emptythebench.com - 6/11/2008
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The Lakers’ performance so far in the Finals reminds me of Cool Hand Luke – they’re bound and determined to make things hard on themselves and, as much as you’re rooting for them, you get the unmistakable feeling that they’re going to come up just short. But then, you never know...
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