Kobe Bryant's role is limited, but other Lakers step into spotlight - Los Angeles Times

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First Cup: Thursday
Published 5/15/2008 at ESPN.com - True Hoop - Blog
... Bill Plaschke of the Los Angeles Times: "One win needed, two games to get it. And if the Lakers can't finish off this series on Bryant's 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 ...

The Internets are alive: Jazz at Lakers, Game 5
Published 5/15/2008 at Ball Don't Lie
... Bill Plaschke, LA Times: "One win needed, two games to get it. And if the Lakers can't finish off this series on Bryant's 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 ...