Lakers not down after first playoff loss (AP)
Published 5/10/2008 at Yahoo! Sports - NBA News
After opening the playoffs with six straight wins, the Lakers aren't about to get discouraged by one loss. Los Angeles still leads Utah 2-1 in the Western Conference semifinals and can take a commanding lead home with a victory Sunday afternoon in Game 4. Utah's 104-99 win in Game 3 on Friday night was the Lakers' first loss since April 8 against Portland.
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