Kobe won't force -- and says Lakers don't need to
Published 6/16/2008 by Associated Press at Latest Sporting News Articles for NBA
The greatest closer in the NBA instead focused on being a quick starter in Game 5.Kobe Bryant's ...
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The greatest closer in the NBA instead focused on being a quick starter in Game 5.Kobe Bryant's teammates picked up the slack from there, and that's why the Los Angeles Lakers are still alive in the NBA finals.
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