The day after: Lakers' Phil Jackson cancels practice
latimes.com 6/14/2008 — Coach says Lakers 'had their heart ripped out' in epic collapse. Now they have to gear up for Sunday's Game 5 and hope to make history with three wins in a row.

Lakers Still Looking for License Plate of that Green Truck
dimemag.com 6/14/2008 — Ray Allen (photo. Jordan Brand) In the aftermath of Game 4’s comeback/collapse, the Lakers are still trying to figure out what went wrong. Like in many big losses, blame can be spread around: to Kobe for not making shots (6-for-19 FG’s), ...

Enough with Kobe is equal to MJ!
unc5corners.blogspot.com 6/14/2008 — For once I'm going back in time to talk about a Tar Heel, maybe the most well known Tar Heel across the world, probably the best ever to have played the game of basketball. Yes, I am talking about Michael Jordan.

Lakers' collapse will not be forgotten - Los Angeles Times
latimes.com 6/14/2008 — Thursday should have been Friday the 13th. Cathleen Cole Woodland Hills Dear Lakers, Thanks to your biggest choke in NBA Finals history, it has taken all the attention from the horrible officiating. Sincerely, David Stern Wayne Busick Studio City The ...

Lakers' devastating fall isn't new for Los Angeles - Los Angeles Times
latimes.com 6/14/2008 — The Lakers' stunning collapse Thursday night against the Boston Celtics remained the talk of the town Friday. And the language employed by Lakers fans, in Internet postings and on the airwaves, often included the word "choke," or synonyms for it. The ...

DOC GETS EMOTIONAL — NY Post: Sports 6/14/2008
LOS ANGELES - Celtics coach Doc Rivers was choked by emotion during yesterday's press conference at the Lakers' practice facility, unable to speak for nearly a minute. Imagine what kind of mess Rivers will be tomorrow night at Staples Center if he...

Marty Burns: Celtics' Allen has been nightmare for Lakers — SI.com - NBA 6/14/2008
How do the Celtics find themselves on the cusp of a championship? Marty Burns says to look at Ray Allen, who has elevated his game for the Finals.

Kobe says series is far from over — FOXSports.com News for NBA 6/15/2008
With the same purpose as one of his in-your-face jumpers, Kobe Bryant leaned into the microphone. He promised more NBA finals games to come. "The series ain't over," he said. "It's far from over." Faced with long odds, Bryant and the Los Angeles ...

Bryant says NBA finals 'ain't over' (AP) — Yahoo! Sports - NBA News 6/14/2008
With the same purpose as one of his in-your-face jumpers, Kobe Bryant leaned into the microphone. He promised more NBA finals games to come. "The series ain't over," he said. "It's far from over." Faced with long odds, Bryant and the Los Angeles ...

The Lakers Get a Day Off After Collapse in Game 4 — NYT > Pro Basketball 6/14/2008
A day after the Lakers’ colossal collapse in Game 4 of the N.B.A. finals, Coach Phil Jackson canceled practice. For psychological reasons. >