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  • May 2008

    • Kobe, Lakers Beat Jazz; Take 2-0 Series Lead

      Associated Press  |  May 8, 08 12:45 AM CDT

      Kobe, Lakers Beat Jazz; Take 2-0 Series Lead

      (Newser) - Kobe Bryant had 34 points, eight rebounds and six assists after receiving his first MVP award, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Utah Jazz 120-110 on Wednesday night to take a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference semifinals. The Lakers remain the NBA's only unbeaten team in the postseason. The series shifts to Utah for Games 3 and 4 on Friday night and Sunday. More »

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    • Bryant Named MVP

      Associated Press  |  May 6, 08 9:51 PM CDT

      Bryant Named MVP

      (Newser) - Finally, an MVP award for Kobe Bryant. Regarded as the NBA's best player for several years but never its most valuable, Bryant earned the honor at last after leading the Los Angeles Lakers to the best record in the Western Conference. He called the award a blessing and an honor and emphasized that he wants another trophy this year. More »

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      basketball  • NBA  • Los Angeles Lakers  • Kobe Bryant  • NBA MVP

    • MVP or Not, There's Drama in LA

      Los Angeles Times  |  May 6, 08 11:55 AM CDT

      MVP or Not, There's Drama in LA

      (Newser) - Kobe Bryant is set to receive the NBA's MVP trophy tomorrow night, capping off what’s been a strange season for the always-mercurial Lakers guard, Mark Heisler writes in the Los Angeles Times . This season, after all, began with Bryant coming perilously close to leaving the team; it’s a good thing for Kobe that didn’t happen—but don’t think all’s well that ends well. More »

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      basketball  • NBA  • Los Angeles Lakers  • Kobe Bryant  • NBA MVP  • Jerry Buss

    • Kobe Will Be MVP

      Los Angeles Times  |  May 3, 08 7:20 PM CDT

      Kobe Will Be MVP

      (Newser) - It’s not official yet, but sources tell the Los Angeles Times that Kobe Bryant will be named this year’s MVP in a ceremony next week. The prize, decided by sports reporters and broadcasters, will be a first for Bryant, who was second in scoring this season but boosted his defense with 6.3 rebounds and 5.4 assists per game. More »

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      basketball  • NBA  • Los Angeles Lakers  • Kobe Bryant  • David Stern  • NBA MVP

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