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Still Buzzing
forumblueandgold.com - 6/14/2009
Still Buzzing
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It’s a good day to be a Lakers fan. A few things have piled up in my brain and in my inbox that I just wanted to get out there, so here come the bullet points (as I’m to lazy to weave a narrative today). • I loved the way the Lakers defended Rashard Lewis in this game. They swarmed him. ...
Finals Game 5 Reaction
thepunsarestartingtoboreme.com - 6/15/2009
Finals Game 5 Reaction
— thepunsarestartingtoboreme.com — The final buzzer has sounded on the Orlando Magic's season and we get to watch the Los... Angeles Lakers celebrate a NBA championship at the Amway Arena. Considering I did not expect the Magic to be in this position during the season nor in the playoffs I am pretty darn satisfied with this ... (more) Finals Game 5 Reaction

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Los Angeles Lakers 99, Orlando Magic 86
thirdquartercollapse.com - 6/15/2009
Los Angeles Lakers 99, Orlando Magic 86
— thirdquartercollapse.com — More photos » by John Raoux - AP Browse more photos » The NBA's 2008/09 season ended... Sunday night when the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Orlando Magic, 99-86, to win their 15th NBA title. Finals MVP ... (more) Los Angeles Lakers 99, Orlando Magic 86

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Los Angeles Lakers vs. Orlando Magic - Recap - June 14, 2009
espn.go.com - 6/15/2009
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Orlando Magic - Recap - June 14, 2009
— espn.go.com — Magic prove no match as Kobe, Lakers claim 15th NBA crown ORLANDO, Fla. -- Kobe Bryant pulled... Phil Jackson close, embracing his coach and looking him straight in the eyes. After all they'd been through, this was their moment, their championship, their ... (more) Los Angeles Lakers vs. Orlando Magic - Recap - June 14, 2009

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NBAMate:  Sunday Six Pack: Game 4, Patty Mills and the Evil Dwyane Wade

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Sunday Six Pack: Game 4, Patty Mills and the Evil Dwyane Wade
NBAMate — image via nbamusings.com ONE: Thought I’d start with a smattering of post Game 4 links highlighting what a roller-coaster of emotions these Finals have been: - Third Quarter Collapse feels the pain - Forum Blue and Gold is still buzzing - The Orlando Sentinel blames Nelson’s return (me too!) - Silver Screen and Roll writes 3,500 words to stick up for Kobe (gotta love Lakers fans) - Dwight Howard is frustrated on his own blog - The LA ...

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