Efficient Bryant, Versatile Gasol and Aggressive Odom Lead Lakers to 111-104 Victory Over Utah
20secondtimeout.blogspot.com 5/15/2008 — Kobe Bryant attempted just 10 field goals but scored a team-high 26 points as his Lakers beat the Utah Jazz to move within one win of the franchise's first appearance in the Western Conference Finals since 2004. Bryant shot 6-10 from the field and 13-17 from the free throw line while also dishing off for seven assists and tying for second on the team with six rebounds.

Postcards From LA, Vol. 9: One Lakers Fan Tracks His Team Through the NBA Playoffs
emptythebench.com 5/15/2008 — Women? They come and go – particularly LA women. On to the next one. But a Lakers’ loss at home in Game 5 to Utah? Now that would have been hard to recover from. It was difficult to watch – in fact, my dental appointment went smoother, but The Purple and Gold found a way to secure a 111-104 victory over the Jazz. And that’s what serious title contenders do: win the ugly ones.

Dreaming of Celtics-Lakers - HOOPSWORLD | NBA News, Rumors and Information
hoopsworld.com 5/15/2008 — The NBA Finals collision that corner-office TV execs have dreamed of since Larry Bird and Magic Johnson stopped waging battle so many Junes ago the Boston Celtics versus the L.A. Lakers -- has hit somewhat of a snag. Unquestionably, there are chinks ...

Kobe Bryant's role is limited, but other Lakers step into spotlight - Los Angeles Times
latimes.com 5/15/2008 — Kobe's back? The Lakers had it. This time, his teammates would not be ignored. This time, his teammates would not be still. This time, the spasms were in their shaking fists and screaming voices. The time, the guys who collapsed in pain were dressed ...

Farmar has something in reserve for Lakers - LA Daily News
dailynews.com 5/15/2008 — Jordan Farmar darted into the lane, wiggled his way between Deron Williams and Mehmet Okur, scored and was fouled. Staples Center fans jumped to their feet, and after Farmar sank the free throw to complete a 3-point play, he was serenaded with ...

Lakers 111, Jazz 104: Bryant’s Back Holds Up, Just Enough — NYT > Pro Basketball 5/15/2008
For Kobe Bryant, 26 points on 10 shots was sufficient on a night in which his supporting cast stepped in to share the scoring load. >

Kobe Bryant, Lakers hold off Jazz — Celtics & NBA - BostonHerald.com 5/15/2008
LOS ANGELES - Kobe Bryant usually starts out as a facilitator and finishes as a scorer. He did just the opposite in Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals. Bryant,...

Around the Association presented by T-Mobile: May 14 — NBA.com: News 5/15/2008
Go Around the Association for a recap of Wednesday's action, including a pair of Game 5 home wins from the Celtics and Lakers.

Jazz just blew their best chance vs. Lakers — FOXSports.com News for NBA 5/15/2008
If the Jazz were going to get one, Game 5 was it. Kobe's Lakers weren't having it, which means this one's done, Mark Kreigel says.

A LeBron James Team Is Never Desperate — Wizards Insider 5/15/2008
A LeBron James team may never be desperate - his words, not mine - but road teams in this round of the playoffs? Every team except Detroit certainly is. It is amazing what slipping on a home white uniform (or home yellows for the Lakers) can do for an ...