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Postcards From LA, Vol. 6: One Lakers Fan Tracks His Team Through the NBA Playoffs

The night had the definite possibility of going bad. Not only was I trying out a new place to watch Lakers games, but the Lakers seemed eminently capable of losing Game 2 after playing sloppily in Game 1. But sometimes, despite your well-founded fears, things work out. And on those nights, you have to be thankful and savor the moment.
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Really, it's not supposed to look this easy

The Lakers entered Wednesday night's Game 2 against Utah having never lost on a night where Kobe Bryant was presented with an MVP trophy. For that matter, the Lakers had yet to suffer a blemish during their playoff run, going a perfect 5-0. Both ...
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Ballin’: Deron Needs Help, Billups Needs to Heal

Los Angeles Lakers 120, Utah 110 : Ok, so no more hunch posts. The Lakers led from start to finish and remain the only unbeaten team in the postseason. Kobe had 34, Odom had 19-16, the Lakers made 7-of-11 three’s and went to the line 43 times. ...
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Celtics Four-Point Play 5-7

In this edition of the Four-Point Play, I’ll discuss Kobe Bryant winning the NBA MVP, Kevin Garnett and Doc Rivers getting the monkey off their backs, my final reaction to the Hawks series, and how the Celtics can stop LeBron James this series. ...
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NBA On TNT Playoff Notes: Kobe Finally Gets His Shine

“The Lakers have looked them down and the Jazz need to dig in their heels and compete and show the Lakers that they think they can beat them. It’s almost like when you play golf against Tiger Woods and you’re getting ready to tee it up and you think, ‘I can play great tonight, but I still don’t think I can beat him.’ The Jazz are a good team, they’ve got to start playing with some ...
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Kobe unanimous pick for All-NBA team
Kobe Bryant added another honor Thursday to go with his MVP award, becoming the only unanimous selection to the All-NBA team. The Lakers star was voted to the first team for the third straight season and fifth time in his career. He led Los Angeles ...
Bryant unanimous pick for All-NBA team (AP)
Kobe Bryant added another honor Thursday to go with his MVP award, becoming the only unanimous selection to the All-NBA team. The Lakers star was voted to the first team for the third straight season and fifth time in his career. He led Los Angeles to ...
Bryant unanimous pick for All-NBA team
NEW YORK (AP) -- Kobe Bryant added another honor Thursday to go with his MVP award, becoming the onl...
Kobe Bryant unanimous pick for All-NBA team
Kobe Bryant added another honor Thursday to go with his MVP award, becoming the only unanimous selection to the All-NBA team. The Lakers star was voted to the first team for the third straight season and sixth time in his career.
Kobe only unanimous pick to All-NBA first team
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