Lakers edge Hornets 107-104

 
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How The Kobe Jump Over The Car Video Really Went Down

By now I am sure everybody has seen the shoe commercial where Philadelphia’s favorite NBA player Kobe Bryant leaps over an Aston Martin. What people have not seen, is this video of what really happened before the video was edited. Pay close attention to this video.
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Bryant Outshines Paul as Lakers Clinch Pacific Division Title

The L.A. Lakers clinched the Pacific Division title with a 107-104 win over the New Orleans Hornets. This game was considered by some people to be a referendum on the MVP race, though I disagreed with that sentiment all along and will not change my tune now even though Kobe Bryant--who I think should win the award--not only won the war (i.e., the game) but also his battle with Chris Paul.
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Well, Go Ahead and Give Kobe the MVP

People won't stop crying until Kobe gets at least one MVP -- and after last night's game, I guess you gotta go ahead and give him the award.
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New Orleans vs. Los Angeles - Recap - April 11, 2008

Kobe, Lakers keep Hornets at bay to lock up Pacific Division title LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Kobe Bryant flashed a big smile after leading the Los Angeles Lakers to victory in their most important game of the season. It was the smile of a champion. "It's ...
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Lakers win the Pacific > LOS ANGELES Kobe Bryant seemingly flew from the sky. Chris Paul sighed. And the Western Conference playoff race is very much alive. The most anticipated matchup of the NBA regular season started out as a rout, then lived up ...
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