Lawrence: Kobe and Lakers, firestorm to Finals
Published 6/1/2008 at NYDailyNews.com - Basketball
Four days short of Christmas, before a road game in Philadelphia, Kobe Bryant took stock of the Lakers and stated the obvious. He was again toiling in the midst of mediocrity and was resigned to needing a miracle to win his fourth championship ring.
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