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I thank you for giving me some of your time. I hope I am able to entertain with my rapid take on the past few days in the world of sports.   The Streaking Lakers The Los Angeles Lakers (42-18) defeated the Dallas Mavericks (39-21) 108-104 in overtime Sunday at the Staples Center to continue their run of dominance since acquiring power forward Paul Gasol in a trade completed early last month.   When Lakers center, Andrew Bynum, returns from his knee injury in late-March, he will team with Gasol and forward Lamar Odom to formulate one of the most powerful frontlines in recent NBA history.   The Lakers formidable trio, coupled with the brilliance of Kobe Bryant, should allow Los Angeles to waltz their way through the brutal Western Conference and into the NBA Finals come June.   For the first time since the 2004 season, the Hollywood Fakers are authentic and I expect the franchise to earn their 15 th championship banner when this campaign’s in the books.   ... [link]

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