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Kobe Bryant Scores 40 points to Lead the Lakers to Victory (video)
Kobe Bryant Scores 40 points to Lead the Lakers to Victory (video)
Visit http://www.nba.com/video for more highlights. Kobe Bryant scored the most points he's ever put up in the Finals in Game 1 against the Magic.
Like it's game 1 (an open letter to the Lakers)
Like it's game 1 (an open letter to the Lakers)
with-malice.com — Game 1 was a phenomenal victory. No fan could ask for a better opening game to a... Finals series than that which the Lakers gave us in their 100-75 demolition of the Orlando Magic. Pretty much every point I laid out in my 5 reasons was covered, and then some. But I have a simple ... (more) Like it's game 1 (an open letter to the Lakers)
Kobe Bryant Scores 40 Points, Game 1, NBA Finals vs Magic, Video
Kobe Bryant Scores 40 Points, Game 1, NBA Finals vs Magic, Video
neswsports.com — Kobe Bryant Scores 40 Points, Game 1, NBA Finals vs Magic, Video . That is the story... of the game. Kobe was on fire. The Magic players were demoralized losing 100-75. They even said it was like Kobe was shooting horse out there . After what the Magic ... (more) Kobe Bryant Scores 40 Points, Game 1, NBA Finals vs ...
The Lakers Pick a New Strategy, and Roll
The Lakers Pick a New Strategy, and Roll
myespn.go.com — Posted by Kevin Arnovitz LOS ANGELES -- When a team like the Lakers runs such a recognizable,... well-defined system like the Triangle Offense, it's always striking when they depart from it. Normally, a team makes a drastic adjustment because the ... (more) The Lakers Pick a New Strategy, and Roll
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Friday Donuts: Results, Rumors And Rehabs
DallasBasketball.com — [image] The Game 1 results. The NBA rumors (Bosh? Boozer?). The real-life rehabs. It’s Friday Morning Donuts: DONUT 1: And the first shoe drops on Chris Bosh’s eventual departure from Toronto: He’s saying he’s not interested in signing a Raptors extension right now. Hmmmm. DONUT 2: In Dallas’ never-ending quest for Mr. Easy Buckets, how about Carlos Boozer? He’s getting hated on in Utah . Which is a bad city. DONUT 3: Dennis Rodman is going to rehab. But not just any rehab, and not just for his addiction to alcohol. The Worm is going to “Celebrity Rehab,’’ the TV show , due to what I have diagnosed as an addiction to celebrity. [image] ...

Kobe Bryant Scores 40 Points, Game 1, NBA Finals vs Magic, Video
NESW Sports, Sports Videos — Kobe Bryant Scores 40 Points, Game 1, NBA Finals vs Magic, Video. That is the story of the game. Kobe was on fire. The Magic players were demoralized losing 100-75. They even said it was like Kobe was shooting horse out there. After what the Magic did to the Cavs, I still think they have a chance. After all my Kobe/Laker hating, I will have to give them credit if they keep this up for 3 more games. I’m not going to be their biggest fan, but not winning with Shaq is Kobe’s monkey on his back. If he loses that, as a competitor, you have to hand it to him. ...

Game 1 Kobe Shows His Fangs
Hooped Up — If you can see this, then you might need a Flash Player upgrade or you need to install Flash Player if it's missing. Get Flash Player from Adobe. Kobe Bryant wasn’t in the mood for taking prisoners in Game 1 and the Magic had no chance with Kobe Bryant on his superstar grind. Bryant dropped 40 points, 8 assist, 8 rebounds and got up in that @ss and spray painted on the walls leading the Lakers to a 100 - 75 victory. Pau Gasol finished with 16 ...

Video: Highlights of Kobe Bryant's 40 point rampage on the Magic
tonyblogs.net - Sports news, humor, videos and prognostications. — Kobe Bryant was "en fuego" last night, scoring 40 points in a 100-75 victory over the Magic in Game One of the NBA Finals. I had predicted a Lakers win in seven games, but if Kobe keeps this up we might be seeing a sweep. (Hat tip to NESW Sports.com for the video) ...

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tonyblogs.net 6/5/2009 — Kobe Bryant was "en fuego" last night, scoring 40 points in a 100-75 victory over the Magic in Game One of the NBA Finals. I had predicted a Lakers win in seven games, but if Kobe keeps this up we might be seeing a sweep. (Hat tip to NESW Sports.com for the video)
Kobe Bryant’s Top 10 Plays of 2009
thehoopdoctors.com 6/10/2009 — June 9, 2009 - Dr. Dime Kobe Bryant didn’t win the NBA Most Valuable Player award this season, but he certainly will have a shot to win the NBA Finals MVP award if the Lakers go on to knock off the Orlando Magic in the Finals. Not to take ...
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lifeofaknicksfan.blogspot.com 6/7/2009 — In case you missed it, Kobe pretty much played like Jesus in game 1 of the Finals, putting up 40 points, 8 boards, 8 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks. A game so impressive that my friend (a huge Kobe fan nonetheless) remarked “I’m pretty sure if the hardwood had turned to water, he would have ...
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vegassports-odds.com 6/14/2009 — 2009 NBA finals betting on the series between the Lakers and Magic has basically turned out to be what most sports handicappers thought it would be, the Kobe Bryant show.
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Game Four Halftime Report: Lakers Lead, Kobe Bryant Scores 24
lakeshowlife.com 4/26/2009 — 24 first-half points for Kobe Bryant. I knew a Black Mamba strike was coming, but I was just a bit early in my prediction. Been busy covering the draft all day , but I will be back tonight with the Purple Post Game. From what I saw, the Lakers looked good offensively, but still couldn’t ...
Kobe "Grumpy" Bryant Game 1 Presser - 2009 NBA Finals - Lakers vs Magic 6/4/2009 (video)
youtube.com 6/5/2009 — http://www.jalenrose.com/http://twitter.com/jalenroseKobe Bryant calls himself "Grumpy" in his post-game press conference following the Lakers 100-...
Kobe Bryant: Top 10 Plays from 2009 (video)
youtube.com 6/3/2009 — Visit http://www.nba.com/video for more highlights. Check out the newest version of the Kobe Bryant Top 10 Plays from 2009. The Finals begin Thursday at 9pm.
Lakers' scary new look may prove a snarl for the MagicL.A. Times - Basketball 6/5/2009
'I just want it so bad, that's all,' says Kobe Bryant, who bared his teeth in L.A.'s Game 1 victory over Orlando. > Did you ever notice you can never find a ...
Bryant's 40 lead Lakers in Game 1 rout of MagicExaminer Sports 6/5/2009
One step toward redemption, one step toward a ring.
NBA Finals | Lakers hammer Magic 100-75 in Game 1The Seattle Times: Sports 6/5/2009
One step toward redemption, one step toward a ring. Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers began the NBA Finals with power and purpose. Bryant scored 40 points and...
Kobe puts on Magic showNYDailyNews.com - Basketball 6/5/2009
Kobe Bryant scowls more than ever these days and almost always after he's demoralized some poor defender. Bryant essentially beat Orlando by himself in Game 1, making a bold statement that the Lakers will not be denied this time.
Lakers-Magic: The Black Mamba Turns Kobe-Haters into MotivatorsBleacher Report - NBA 6/5/2009
Kobe Bryant sent a message to detractors who doubted his ability to win a fourth championship, and his first without Shaquille O’Neal. The Black Mamba is going to strike early and often, using all his potency to acquire the title he failed to ...