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Kobe Won't Force, Says Lakers Don't Need to

 
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. (link)

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