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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2009
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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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Opinion

Let the Games Begin:
Kobe Starved for a Title 

He must feed the beast of his addiction to b-ball dominance

Jun 5, 08 6:11 PM CDT
(Newser) - 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... More »

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 Fortunate 50:
 Sports Elite in the Green 

Tiger, NBA stars top Sports Illustrated annual income ranking

Jun 5, 08 4:37 PM CDT
(Newser) - 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... More »

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 This LA Boy Has Gone Green 

A California native, Boston's Pierce is ready for finals

Jun 1, 08 11:22 AM CDT
(Newser) - 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... More »

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NBA PLAYOFFS

Lakers Thump Spurs, Take 2-0 Series Lead 

LA never trails against defending champs
in 30-point victory

May 24, 08 6:08 AM CDT
(Newser) - 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... More »

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GAME OF THE NIGHT

 Kobe, Lakers Advance 
 to Western Finals  

May 17, 08 3:38 AM CDT
(Newser) - 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... More »

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NBA Playoffs

 Lakers Top Jazz, 
 Take 3-2 Lead

May 15, 08 7:13 AM CDT
(Newser) - 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... More »

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NBA PLAYOFFS

Kirilenko, Jazz Tie Series with Overtime Win

He makes key block on Kobe, three-point play in victory over Lakers

May 11, 08 6:24 PM CDT
(Newser) - 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... More »

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game of the night

  Jazz Hand Lakers 
  First Playoff Loss  

Boozer scores 27 to help Utah cut LA's lead to 2-1

May 9, 08 11:37 PM CDT
(Newser) - 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... More »

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NBA Playoffs

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

May 8, 08 12:45 AM CDT
(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.... More »

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 Bryant Named MVP 

Kobe led Lakers to West's best record

May 6, 08 9:51 PM CDT
(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... More »

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OPINION

 MVP or Not, There's Drama in LA 

Hard to believe Bryant wanted a trade this time last year

May 6, 08 11:55 AM CDT
(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... More »

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GAME OF THE NIGHT

 Lakers Take Game One 

May 5, 08 12:36 AM CDT
(Newser) - 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... More »

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 Kobe Will 
 Be MVP 

NBA to make official announcement next week

May 3, 08 7:20 PM CDT
(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... More »

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 Lakers Sweep Nuggets

Kobe and teammates heading for round two

Apr 29, 08 1:50 AM CDT
(Newser) - 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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NBA Playoffs

Kobe Scores 22 as Lakers Seize 3-0 Series Lead

Anthony, Iverson combine for 31 as Nuggets dig deep hole

Apr 27, 08 12:03 AM CDT
(Newser) - 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... More »

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Game of the Night

Gasol Leads Lakers Past Nuggets   

Spaniard's 36-point effort helps LA beat Denver in Game 1

Apr 20, 08 6:01 PM CDT
(Newser) - 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... More »

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Lakers Beat Kings, Win Conference Title

Gasol, MVP candidate Kobe team to beat up on shorthanded Sac

Apr 16, 08 1:38 AM CDT
(Newser) - The Los Angeles Lakers began the season in chaos 5 1/2 months ago. They finished it as the Western Conference champions. Pau Gasol had 22 points, leading MVP candidate Kobe Bryant added 20, and the Lakers beat the short-handed Sacramento Kings 124-101 Tuesday night to clinch the No. 1... More »

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Bryant, Lakers Rout Spurs 106-85

Los Angeles clinches No. 2 spot in the  Western Conference

Apr 13, 08 8:23 PM CDT
(Newser) - Most Valuable Player candidate Kobe Bryant had 20 points, five rebounds and five assists before sitting out the fourth quarter, and the Lakers routed the defending NBA champion San Antonio Spurs 106-85 for their seventh win in eight games. The Lakers (56-25), who clinched the Pacific Division championship Friday, assured... More »

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Blazers Snap Lakers' 4-Game Win Streak

Portland builds 18-point second half lead, holds off comeback

Apr 9, 08 1:10 AM CDT
(Newser) - Brandon Roy scored 23 points and matched his career high with 12 assists, and the Portland Trail Blazers held off the Los Angeles Lakers 112-103 on Tuesday night. LaMarcus Aldridge had 22 points and 11 rebounds for Portland, which snapped a five-game losing streak. Channing Frye had a season-high 22... More »

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