Lakers prove speed, athleticism beat power
Published 5/17/2008 at FOXSports.com News for NBA
A road team actually won a playoff game. Give credit to the Lakers, who ousted the Jazz with their great speed, Charley Rosen says.
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SportFiends found this 5/17/2008 on lakersblog.latimes.com
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