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What I Took Away From Christmas
What I Took Away From Christmas
1. A really nice jacket from my brother. Everyone should have a gay brother, it ensures that one truly cool and stylish piece of clothing will be given you each year. 2. The Lakers were the tougher team, the grittier team. They out hustled and out muscled the Celtics. Both teams wanted ...
The worst 27-4 team ever - Los Angeles Times
The worst 27-4 team ever - Los Angeles Times
latimes.com — They came, they saw, for once they didn't conquer. By the time the Celtics arrived last week,... the Lakers had worked themselves into such a state of indignation, complaints included not only Boston fans' rocking their bus in the playoffs, but Ray ... (more) The worst 27-4 team ever - Los Angeles Times
Lakers Move In Power Rankings
Lakers Move In Power Rankings
laballtalk.com — The Lakers have moved in most power rankings after their big week of wins over the New... Orleans Hornets, Boston Celtics, and Golden State Warriors. (more) Lakers Move In Power Rankings
 J.A. Adande: Gasol makes Celtics pay
J.A. Adande: Gasol makes Celtics pay
sports.espn.go.com — Pau Gasol Lisa Blumenfeld/Getty Images Pau Gasol came up big in the second half against the Celtics... with seven points in the final three minutes. LOS ANGELES -- It wasn't that the Celtics were doubling Kobe Bryant that was newsworthy. No, it was whom ... (more) J.A. Adande: Gasol makes Celtics pay
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