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  • June 2008
    • Ousted Ref: NBA Fixed 2002 Series

      Ousted Ref: NBA Fixed 2002 Series

      (Newser) - A disgraced former NBA referee claims that league officials conspired with referees to stretch the 2002 Lakers-Kings playoff series to a money-making seventh game, the Los Angeles Time s reports. The allegation from Tim Donaghy came in a letter to the FBI that made broad claims of misconduct and match-fixing among NBA referees and executives. More »

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      basketball   Los Angeles Lakers   Sacramento Kings   NBA playoffs   Tim Donaghy   NBA referees   referee   Phil Jackson

    • For Lakers, It's Tonight or Never

      For Lakers, It's Tonight or Never

      (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 & 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

  • February 2008
    • Kobe Lights it Up Against Toronto - Again

      Kobe Lights it Up Against Toronto - Again

      (Newser) - Kobe Bryant capped off an exciting day for LA with 46 points, including several show-stopping dunks, in a 121-101 win at Toronto, writes the AP. Earlier in the day the team bolstered its lineup by trading for former All-Star Pau Gasol. The Lakers, leading by only six entering the fourth quarter, then broke it open by making their first eight shots of the stanza. More »

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      basketball   NBA   Los Angeles Lakers   Kobe Bryant   Toronto Raptors   Chris Bosh   Phil Jackson

  • November 2007
    • Lakers Demolish Nuggets 127-99

      Lakers Demolish Nuggets 127-99

      (Newser) - A few hours after Lakers coach Phil Jackson secured a two-year, $24 million contract extension, his team put together a performance that quelled the boos that have been echoing recently in the Staples Center. Kobe Bryant put up 24 points and seven assists in three quarters, and Sasha Vujacic contributed 22 points in the 127-99 blowout, the Los Angeles Times reports. More »

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      basketball   NBA   Los Angeles Lakers   Kobe Bryant   Denver Nuggets   Carmelo Anthony   Allen Iverson   Lamar Odom   Phil Jackson   Sasha Vujacic

  • September 2007
    • Hall-of-Famer Jackson Could Bail Out of Lakers

      Hall-of-Famer Jackson Could Bail Out of Lakers

      (Newser) - The Basketball Hall of Fame inducted Phil Jackson last night, securing his position in basketball history.  His role with the Lakers, however, is not quite as clear.  Jackson has an to offer re-sign, but said if the team "doesn't move forward quickly, and that's the second round of the playoffs, then I think we have to reconsider." More »

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      basketball   NBA   Los Angeles Lakers   Kobe Bryant   Phil Jackson

  • April 2007
    • Leandro Voted Sixth Man

      Leandro Voted Sixth Man

      (Newser) - Sportswriters voted the preternaturally quick Leandro Barbosa the NBA's best sixth man in 2007. Used primarily off the bench, the Brazilian guard served to propel the Phoenix Suns to a higher gear, after the team had already established its fast-paced, high-scoring brand of play; he achieved over 18 points per game. More »

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      basketball   NBA   sports   Phoenix Suns   Brazil   Leandro Barbosa   Phil Jackson

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