Farmar has something in reserve for Lakers - LA Daily News

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First Cup: Thursday
Published 5/15/2008 at ESPN.com - True Hoop - Blog
... back, well, after the fourth quarter Wednesday, we know there are plenty of shoulders around to carry him. There are the shoulders of Pau Gasol, who in a few quick seconds became the giant everyone imagined, grabbing two huge offensive rebounds and scoring twice after the Jazz pulled to within one point in the final minute. Then there were the shoulders of Lamar Odom, who threw down a late dunk that rattled the room while throwing defensive elbows and hands that rattled the Jazz." ...

The Internets are alive: Jazz at Lakers, Game 5
Published 5/15/2008 at Ball Don't Lie
... Jill Painter, LA Daily News: "Jordan Farmar darted into the lane, wiggled his way between Deron Williams and Mehmet Okur, scored and was fouled. Staples Center fans jumped to their feet, and after Farmar sank the free throw to complete a 3-point play, he was serenaded with high-fives, chest bumps and other such greetings. Jack Nicholson gave him a standing ovation, too. Welcome to the playoffs, Farmar." ...

TLN’s Playoff Preview: Lakers vs. Jazz [Game 6]
Published 5/16/2008 by Jonny at The Lakers Nation
... : So far, Derek Fisher has done his part, but Farmar has been abused by Williams. There’s a good article by Jill Painter in the LA Times about Farmar’s contributions in Game 5. In it, Farmar speaks about his confidence and how Phil wants him to be a spark off the bench. For me, it’s simple. To be a spark off the bench he has to attack, and he can’t attack if he picks up his dribble outside of the 3-point line. If he sparks, we win this match up, it’s really that simple. ...