Lakers ready to play this out
Published 5/4/2008 at L.A. Times - Basketball
Lakers and league MVP Bryant haven't had a game in six days since sweeping Denver. They're eager to get back into it in the second round against Utah.
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If it seems like forever since the Lakers last played, they feel that way too.
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