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Game Notes: Lakers @ Jazz, Game 6

Deadspin found this 5/17/2008 on slamonline.com

by Marcel Mutoni I didn’t get nervous. Not once. Not when the Jazz cut the lead to single digits midway through the fourth quarter; not even when they sliced it to three with under a minute remaining. Like any fan who invests way too much ...

Lakers are now the team to beat

Cosuke posted 5/17/2008 from www.inhistoric.com

With Boston's inability to win a single road game and the Lakers' prowess at closing out series, there's no question who has been more impressive.

ESPN poll: 49 states want the Hornets to beat Spurs

Cosuke posted 5/17/2008 from www.inhistoric.com

For the second time in three years, America has rallied behind a New Orleans team. This time, it's in solidarity that the Spurs have had their spot in the sun and need to go.

More NBA Shenanigans in Cavs Series

ManchvegasBob posted 5/18/2008 from mvn.com

I watched the whole Game 6 thing from the pre-game to the final seconds, and like many Celtics fans, were furious. As sloppy as it was, the Celtics would have won that game if the officials didn’t mail it in for the LeBrons - I really believe that now. To keep things in perspective for the disgruntled Celtics fans, you have to give an allowance for some playoff dysfunctionality for a team ...

Bryant Leads Lakers to First Western Conference Finals Berth Since 2004

David Friedman posted 5/18/2008 from 20secondtimeout.blogspot.com

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.