Bryant Leads Lakers to First Western Conference Finals Berth Since 2004

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Bryant Leads Lakers to First Western Conference Finals Berth Since 2004
David Friedman David Friedman posted 5/18/2008 from 20secondtimeout.blogspot.com [flag]
Kobe Bryant had 34 points, eight rebounds and six assists as the L.A. Lakers beat the Utah Jazz 108-105 to advance to the Western Conference Finals for the first time since 2004. Bryant scored 12 points in the fourth quarter--all of them in the last 4:54, including six straight free throws in the final 2:12--as the Lakers held off a furious late rally by the Jazz. [link]

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