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  • June 2008

    • MC Shaq Rips Kobe in Rap

      newser  |  Los Angeles Times  |  Jun 24, 08 7:39 AM CDT

      MC Shaq Rips Kobe in Rap

      Even with the Lakers and Celtics matchup over, all is not quiet on the NBA rivalry front. Shaquille O'Neal took the mic at a New York club to perform a freestyle rap suggesting that Kobe Bryant couldn't win a championship without his former teammate: "You know how I be. Last week Kobe couldn't do without me." Shaq says his (mostly unprintable) two-minute verse "was all done in fun," reports the Los Angeles Times. More »

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      Kobe Bryant  • Phoenix Suns  • Shaquille O'Neal  • rivalry  • LA Lakers

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

      newser  |  Associated Press  |  Jun 15, 08 11:25 PM CDT

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

      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 added 20 as the Lakers, playing with pride on their star-studded stage, prevented the Celtics from winning a 17th title with a 103-98 win. More »

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      Boston Celtics  • Los Angeles Lakers  • Kobe Bryant  • Paul Pierce  • NBA finals

    • For Lakers, It's Tonight or Never

      newser  |  Los Angeles Times  |  Jun 10, 08 12:51 PM CDT

      For Lakers, It's Tonight or Never

      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 & Co., tonight's game is time to step up or bow out. More »

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      NBA  • Boston Celtics  • Los Angeles Lakers  • Kobe Bryant  • Paul Pierce  • Ray Allen  • 2008 NBA playoffs  • NBA finals  • Phil Jackson

    • Time Runs Out for Lakers in Game 2 Loss to Celtics

      newser  |  Associated Press  |  Jun 9, 08 2:35 AM CDT

      Time Runs Out for Lakers in Game 2 Loss to Celtics

      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 108-102 in Game 2 of the NBA finals. More »

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      NBA  • Boston Celtics  • Kobe Bryant  • NBA finals  • LA Lakers

    • Let the Games Begin: Kobe Starved for a Title

      newser  |  ESPN  |  Jun 5, 08 6:11 PM CDT

      Let the Games Begin: Kobe Starved for a Title

      The Wire's pitiable junkie Bubbles and Kobe Bryant wouldn't seem to have much, if anything, in common. But not so, Scoop Jackson writes on ESPN.com, arguing that the Los Angeles Lakers star has an addiction of his own—a fiendish thirst to win a championship "no athlete in any other sport possesses," and to do so without playing second fiddle to Shaquille O'Neal. The finals start tonight. More »

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      basketball  • Boston Celtics  • Los Angeles Lakers  • Kobe Bryant  • 2008 NBA playoffs  • Shaquille O'Neal

    • Fortunate 50: Sports Elite in the Green

      newser  |  Sports Illustrated  |  Jun 5, 08 4:37 PM CDT

      Fortunate 50: Sports Elite in the Green

      Forget all the talk of economic uncertainty. Sports Illustrated has released its fifth annual Fortunate 50 ranking of top athlete incomes, and things are certain as they've ever been; the NBA pays the best, women aren't being paid enough and Tiger Woods is absolutely untouchable. Ranked by combined on- and off-the-field income, the top ten (with six and seven tied) are below: More »

    • This LA Boy Has Gone Green

      newser  |  New York Times  |  Jun 1, 08 11:22 AM CDT

      This LA Boy Has Gone Green

      Paul Pierce knows everything about the storied Lakers-Celtics rivalry of the 1980s: growing up in Inglewood near the Forum, his dreams were gold and purple. "As a kid, I hated the Celtics," says the Boston forward. But childhood memories won't cause him to hold back as his team heads to the NBA Finals, the New York Times reports. More »

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      NBA  • Boston Celtics  • Los Angeles Lakers  • Kobe Bryant  • Paul Pierce  • 2008 NBA playoffs

  • May 2008

    • Lakers Thump Spurs, Take 2-0 Series Lead

      newser  |  Associated Press  |  May 24, 08 6:08 AM CDT

      Lakers Thump Spurs, Take 2-0 Series Lead

      No comeback required for the Lakers on Friday, as they scored the final nine points of the first half and never looked back in a 101-71 thrashing of defending champion San Antonio, reports AP. Kobe Bryant scored 22 points and Lamar Odom added 20 points and 12 rebounds as LA held serve at home, taking a 2-0 Western Conference finals series lead. More »

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      basketball  • NBA  • Los Angeles Lakers  • San Antonio Spurs  • Kobe Bryant  • 2008 NBA playoffs  • Tony Parker  • Pau Gasol  • Lamar Odom  • Jordan Farmar

    • Kobe, Lakers Advance to Western Finals

      newser  |  Associated Press  |  May 17, 08 3:38 AM CDT

      Kobe, Lakers Advance to Western Finals

      The Los Angeles Lakers reached the NBA's Western Conference finals for the first time in four years by beating the Utah Jazz 108-105 on Friday. Kobe Bryant scored 34 points for LA, which held off a furious rally by the Jazz to clinch the series 4-2. Los Angeles plays the winner of the San Antonio-New Orleans series to be decided Monday. More »

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      NBA  • Los Angeles Lakers  • Kobe Bryant  • Utah Jazz  • 2008 NBA playoffs  • Deron Williams  • Mehmet Okur

    • Lakers Top Jazz, Take 3-2 Lead

      newser  |  Associated Press  |  May 15, 08 7:13 AM CDT

      Lakers Top Jazz, Take 3-2 Lead

      So much for Kobe Bryant's sore lower back. Bryant scored 26 points, his teammates kept Utah at bay down the stretch, and Los Angeles Lakers extended the stunning home success by NBA teams in the second round of the playoffs, beating the Jazz 111-104 on Wednesday night to take a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference semifinals. More »

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      basketball  • NBA  • Los Angeles Lakers  • Kobe Bryant  • Utah Jazz  • Deron Williams

    • Kirilenko, Jazz Tie Series with Overtime Win

      newser  |  Associated Press  |  May 11, 08 6:24 PM CDT

      Kirilenko, Jazz Tie Series with Overtime Win

      Andrei Kirilenko blocked Kobe Bryant twice in overtime and converted a three-point play with 35 seconds remaining as the Utah Jazz beat the Los Angeles Lakers 123-115 on Sunday, tying the Western Conference semifinals at 2-2. The Jazz went 8-for-8 from the foul line in overtime and outscored the Lakers 15-7 in the extra five minutes. More »

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      basketball  • NBA  • Los Angeles Lakers  • Kobe Bryant  • Utah Jazz  • 2008 NBA playoffs  • Deron Williams  • Carlos Boozer  • Mehmet Okur  • Andrei Kirilenko

    • Jazz Hand Lakers First Playoff Loss

      newser  |  Associated Press  |  May 9, 08 11:37 PM CDT

      Jazz Hand Lakers First Playoff Loss

      Carlos Boozer broke out of his slump with 27 points and tied his career playoff-high with 20 rebounds, leading the Utah Jazz to a 104-99 victory over Los Angeles last night, cutting the Lakers' lead in the series to 2-1. It was the Lakers' first loss this postseason. Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinal is Sunday at Utah. More »

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      basketball  • NBA  • Los Angeles Lakers  • Kobe Bryant  • Utah Jazz  • 2008 NBA playoffs  • Deron Williams  • Carlos Boozer  • LA Lakers

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

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

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

      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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      basketball  • NBA  • Los Angeles Lakers  • Kobe Bryant  • Utah Jazz  • Deron Williams  • David Stern  • NBA MVP

    • Bryant Named MVP

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

      Bryant Named MVP

      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

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

      MVP or Not, There's Drama in LA

      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

    • Lakers Take Game One

      newser  |  Associated Press  |  May 5, 08 12:36 AM CDT

      Lakers Take Game One

      Kobe Bryant, celebrating what is expected to be his first NBA MVP award, did just enough to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to another postseason victory. Bryant had 38 points, six rebounds and seven assists yesterday, as the Lakers made it five straight playoff wins by beating the Utah Jazz 109-98 to begin the second round. Game 2 is Wednesday night in L.A. More »

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      basketball  • NBA  • Los Angeles Lakers  • Kobe Bryant  • Utah Jazz  • 2008 NBA playoffs  • Pau Gasol  • Lamar Odom  • Sasha Vujacic

    • Kobe Will Be MVP

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

      Kobe Will Be MVP

      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

  • April 2008

    • Lakers Sweep Nuggets

      newser  |  Associated Press  |  Apr 29, 08 1:50 AM CDT

      Lakers Sweep Nuggets

      No surrender on this night. No matter, the Los Angeles Lakers dispatched the tempestuous Denver Nuggets anyway. Kobe Bryant scored 14 of his 31 points over the final 5 1/2 minutes Monday night, leading the Lakers to a 107-101 victory over the Nuggets and a sweep of their first-round series. More »

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      basketball  • NBA  • Los Angeles Lakers  • Kobe Bryant  • Denver Nuggets  • Carmelo Anthony

    • Kobe Scores 22 as Lakers Seize 3-0 Series Lead

      newser  |  Associated Press  |  Apr 27, 08 12:03 AM CDT

      Kobe Scores 22 as Lakers Seize 3-0 Series Lead

      Once again, the Denver Nuggets couldn't keep their emotions or Kobe Bryant in check. Bryant scored 22 points and the Los Angeles Lakers took a 3-0 lead in their first-round series, routing the flustered Nuggets 102-84 tonight. The Nuggets are going to have to get more out of their All-Star duo of Carmelo Anthony and Allen Iverson if they hope to take the series back to the Staples Center. More »

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      basketball  • NBA  • Los Angeles Lakers  • Kobe Bryant  • Denver Nuggets  • Carmelo Anthony  • Allen Iverson  • NBA playoffs

    • Gasol Leads Lakers Past Nuggets

      newser  |  Associated Press  |  Apr 20, 08 6:01 PM CDT

      Gasol Leads Lakers Past Nuggets

      Pau Gasol finally discovered how it feels to be on the winning side in a postseason game. The 7-foot Spaniard had a whole lot to do with his first victory. Gasol established playoff highs with 36 points and eight assists and had 16 rebounds as well Sunday as the Los Angeles Lakers took command early in the third quarter and beat the Denver Nuggets 128-114. More »

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      basketball  • NBA  • Los Angeles Lakers  • Kobe Bryant  • Denver Nuggets  • Pau Gasol

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