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 In Obama's Eyes, 
 Jordan Tops Kobe 

Prez: 'I haven't seen anybody match up with Michael'

Jul 2, 09 4:00 PM CDT
(Newser) - President and Basketballer-in-Chief Obama wasn’t coy when asked whether he preferred Kobe Bryant or Michael Jordan: “Oh, Michael,” he told the AP. “I mean, Kobe’s terrific. Don’t get me wrong,” he said. “But I haven’t seen anybody match up with Michael.... More »

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OPINION

 Forget Red: 
 Jackson Is 
 NBA's Greatest 

10-time champion leaves 'curmudgeon' in the dust

Jun 15, 09 1:51 PM CDT
(Newser) - With his 10th NBA championship win yesterday, Phil Jackson has shattered the record of Red Auerbach, a man who “loathed” Jackson and believed his nine championships as coach could never be surpassed, writes Adrian Wojnarowski on Yahoo. “Roll over Red. Phil Jackson is the greatest coach ever,”... More »

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GOSSIP ROUNDUP

 Poor Harry Still Pines for Chelsy 

Plus, Susan Boyle rejoins tour, and more

Jun 15, 09 1:05 PM CDT
(Newser) - Prince Harry split with his latest galpal, British TV host Caroline Flack, when he realized ex Chelsy Davy was “the best thing that has ever happened to me,” he told friends. “The fling with Caroline has focused Harry’s mind back on Chelsy,” one tells the... More »

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(Newser) - The Lakers captured their 15th NBA title tonight in Orlando, polishing off the Magic with a 99-86 victory that gave coach Phil Jackson his record 10th title, the Los Angeles Times reports. Last season's runners-up, the Lakers saw five players score in double figures, led by Finals MVP Kobe Bryant... More »

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NBA finals

 Orlando Takes Game 3 


Jun 9, 09 11:29 PM CDT
(AP) - Orlando finally regained its Magic touch. Making easy shots and tough ones from everywhere, the Magic won their first game in two visits to the NBA finals as Dwight Howard and Rashard Lewis scored 21 points apiece in a 108-104 victory over Los Angeles. The Lakers still lead the series,... More »

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 Turnovers Ding Magic in OT 

Lakers gain 2-0 lead in finals

Jun 8, 09 1:14 AM CDT
(Newser) - The Lakers defeated the Orlando Magic 101-96 in Los Angeles yesterday, taking a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals. Orlando flubbed a last-second shot at a fourth-quarter win, then let the Lakers dominate overtime with a 7-0 run, the Los Angeles Times reports. Kobe Bryant nailed just 29 points, 11... More »

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 Lakers Crush Magic 
 in NBA Finals Opener 

Bryant dominates as Lakers overpower misfiring Magic

Jun 5, 09 1:23 AM CDT
(Newser) - An unstoppable Kobe Bryant powered the Los Angeles Lakers to a 100-75 win over the Orlando Magic in Game 1 of the NBA Finals last night, the Houston Chronicle reports. Bryant started slow but turned a 5-point deficit into a 26-point lead after taking control, finishing the game with a... More »

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This Guy Will Be Selling
You Stuff Very Soon

He proves his endorsement prowess

Jun 4, 09 5:35 PM CDT
(Newser) - Outside the realm of the NBA, Dwight Howard is hardly a household name. Just you wait, reports Advertising Age. The 23-year-old star of the Orlando Magic seems to have it all—youth, charisma, eccentricity, character—and advertisers are taking notice. Howard has a ton of endorsement deals already, most notably... More »

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(Newser) - Kobe Bryant has logged a lot of miles on his 30-year-old legs, which might just add a dollop of extra pressure as the NBA finals start tonight, writes Mike Bresnahan in the Los Angeles Times. It's finally legit to ask, how many more chances will he get? Since turning... More »

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 Fan-in-Chief 
 Calls It: 'Lakers in 6' 

Obama picks LA to win finals, then jets to Saudi Arabia

Jun 3, 09 6:05 AM CDT
(Newser) - Before boarding Air Force One last night, Barack Obama was asked not about his upcoming speech to the Muslim world, but about a rather more pressing issue: Who's going to win the NBA finals? "The Lakers in six, I think," said the president. He's had some dead-on picks... More »

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 Celtics Win Title in Blowout 

Boston trounces the Lakers, 132-91, to win in 6 games

Jun 17, 08 11:04 PM CDT
(Newser) - The Boston Celtics trounced the LA Lakers tonight to win their 17th NBA championship. Boston won 132-91 behind a stifling defense and strong shooting, the Boston Globe reports. The Big Three of Paul Pierce, Ray Allen, and Kevin Garnett proved too powerful in Game 6 for the overmatched Lakers, who... More »

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NBA Finals

Lakers Still Alive, Beat Celtics 103-98 in Game 5

Bryant struggles but scores 25; credited with key steal late

Jun 15, 08 11:25 PM CDT
(Newser) - Pack up the championship trophy and book a flight back to Boston, the NBA finals aren't over yet. The Los Angeles Lakers are headed East to try a historic comeback of their own. Kobe Bryant scored 25 points, including a decisive dunk in the final minute,  and Lamar Odom... More »

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 Celtics
 Stun Lakers 
 in Game 4 

Boston stages epic comeback to take 3-1 lead in series

Jun 12, 08 11:14 PM CDT
(AP) - In their comeback season, the Celtics saved the biggest one of all for the NBA finals. Boston rallied from a 24-point deficit and beat the Los Angeles Lakers 97-91 tonight to take a commanding 3-1 lead in the series and move within one victory of a 17th championship. Paul Pierce... More »

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 Lakers Take Game 3 

Los Angeles beats Boston, 87-81, now trails series 2-1

Jun 10, 08 11:09 PM CDT
(Newser) - Kobe Bryant scored 36 points to lead his LA Lakers to an 87-81 victory over Boston in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, the LA Times reports. Los Angeles now trails the best-of-seven series 2-1. The Lakers also got a strong lift from Sasha Vujacic (20 points), who came up... More »

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 For Lakers, It's Tonight or Never 

To break Celtics curse, Lakers have to show up for Game 3

Jun 10, 08 12:51 PM CDT
(Newser) - The Boston team that dominated the court in Games 1 and 2 of the NBA Finals isn't the same Celtics crew that eked out wins against Atlanta, Cleveland, and Detroit. But the Lakers may only have just noticed that, writes Mark Heisler in the Los Angeles Times. For Kobe &... More »

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GAME OF THE NIGHT

Time Runs Out for Lakers in Game 2 Loss to Celtics

Major challenge ahead for Lakers

Jun 9, 08 2:35 AM CDT
(Newser) - Perhaps their amazing fourth-quarter comeback was enough to give the Lakers hope in a most difficult situation. Kobe Bryant scored 13 of his 30 points in the last 7:40 as the Lakers erased all but two points of a 24-point deficit before losing in Boston to the Boston Celtics... More »

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 Pierce Plays Through Pain 

Celtics captain, felled by knee sprain, jumps back into game

Jun 6, 08 12:30 PM CDT
(Newser) - When Paul Pierce crumpled to the parquet in the third quarter of last night's NBA Finals game, everyone watching likely echoed the fears of Boston coach Doc Rivers, who "thought the worst." But after writhing in pain and leaving the court in a wheelchair, the Celtics captain returned,... More »

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 Celtics Take Game 1 Over LA  

Boston wins at home, 98-88, to open the NBA finals

Jun 5, 08 11:03 PM CDT
(Newser) - The Boston Celtics treated their hometown fans to a 98-88 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers tonight in Game 1 of the NBA finals, the Boston Globe reports. Kevin Garnett (24 points) and Paul Pierce (22) led the Celtics, while Kobe Bryant had 24 for LA. Pierce went down hard... More »

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 Lakers, Celtics Renew
 Rivalry for Finals 

Teams will face each other in reprise of '80s showdowns

May 31, 08 7:59 AM CDT
(Newser) - The Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics will revive a historic rivalry in this year’s NBA finals, the Los Angeles Times reports. The Celtics’ defeat of the Detroit Pistons last night will bring the celebrated franchises together for the 11th time in the finals. Lakers coach Phil Jackson will... More »

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Spurs Ring In New Season With Win

Title jewelry, banner unveiled before opener against Trail Blazers

Oct 31, 07 3:49 AM CDT
(Newser) - "It's to be appreciated to the very last minute," said San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich, speaking about last season's title before the start of last night's game. "So if we lose, blame it on my bad prep." Popovich will earn no reproaches after the Spurs' 106-97... More »

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