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Kobe Bryant

The NBA's leading scorer the last two seasons is a Laker ... for now

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June 2008
- MC Shaq Rips Kobe in Rap
  
  newser | Los Angeles Times | Jun 24, 08 7:39 AM CDT
  
  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 »
- Celtics Win Title in Blowout
  
  newser | Boston Globe | Jun 17, 08 11:04 PM CDT
  
  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 were outscored 34-15 in the second quarter and trailed by 23 points at the half. More »
- Lakers Still Alive, Beat Celtics 103-98 in Game 5
  
  newser | Associated Press | Jun 15, 08 11:25 PM CDT
  
  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 »
- Celtics Stun Lakers in Game 4
  
  newser | Associated Press | Jun 12, 08 11:14 PM CDT
  
  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 scored 20 points, Kevin Garnett had 16 points and 11 rebounds, and Ray Allen had 19 to lead the way for Boston. More »
- Lakers Take Game 3
  
  newser | Los Angeles Times | Jun 10, 08 11:09 PM CDT
  
  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 big during game's closing minutes. Game 4 is Thursday in Los Angeles. More »
- For Lakers, It's Tonight or Never
  
  newser | Los Angeles Times | Jun 10, 08 12:51 PM CDT
  
  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 »
- Time Runs Out for Lakers in Game 2 Loss to Celtics
  
  newser | Associated Press | Jun 9, 08 2:35 AM CDT
  
  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 »
- Celtics Take Game 1 Over LA
  
  newser | Boston Globe | Jun 5, 08 11:03 PM CDT
  
  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 in the third quarter and was carried to the locker room, but he returned quickly to a thunderous ovation. The Lakers, who led by 5 at the half, will try to even things up Sunday night in Boston. More »
- Let the Games Begin: Kobe Starved for a Title
  
  newser | ESPN | Jun 5, 08 6:11 PM CDT
  
  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 »
May 2008
- What's Next for the Spurs?
  
  newser | ESPN | May 30, 08 10:13 AM CDT
  
  With the Spurs' dreams of repeating as NBA champs foiled again, ESPN looks to the experts to explain why they couldn't go the distance, and to see what lies ahead for San Antonio. The advancing ages of Tim Duncan and most of the bench probably contributed to the loss, and Manu Ginobili's patchy play didn't help much. More »
- Kobe, Lakers Advance to Western Finals
  
  newser | Associated Press | May 17, 08 3:38 AM CDT
  
  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 »
- Lakers Top Jazz, Take 3-2 Lead
  
  newser | Associated Press | May 15, 08 7:13 AM CDT
  
  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 »
- Kirilenko, Jazz Tie Series with Overtime Win
  
  newser | Associated Press | May 11, 08 6:24 PM CDT
  
  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 »
- Jazz Hand Lakers First Playoff Loss
  
  newser | Associated Press | May 9, 08 11:37 PM CDT
  
  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 »
- Kobe, Lakers Beat Jazz; Take 2-0 Series Lead
  
  newser | Associated Press | May 8, 08 12:45 AM CDT
  
  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 »
- Bryant Named MVP
  
  newser | Associated Press | May 6, 08 9:51 PM CDT
  
  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 »
- MVP or Not, There's Drama in LA
  
  newser | Los Angeles Times | May 6, 08 11:55 AM CDT
  
  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 »
- Kobe Will Be MVP
  
  newser | Los Angeles Times | May 3, 08 7:20 PM CDT
  
  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 »
April 2008
- Lakers Sweep Nuggets
  
  newser | Associated Press | Apr 29, 08 1:50 AM CDT
  
  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 »
- Kobe Scores 22 as Lakers Seize 3-0 Series Lead
  
  newser | Associated Press | Apr 27, 08 12:03 AM CDT
  
  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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USA's Kobe Bryant defends against Brazil team during the first period of their FIBA Americas Championship basketball game at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Sunday, Aug. 26, 2007. (AP Photo/Jae... (Associated Press)

United States' Kobe Bryant, left, drives past Puerto Rico's Elias Ayuso during in the third quarter of their FIBA Americas Championship basketball game at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Saturday,... (Associated Press)

NBA Basketball star Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers smiles during a news conference at the financial district of Makati city east of Manila, Philippines Wednesday Sept. 5, 2007. Bryant, one of the... (Associated Press)

Kobe Bryant (24) is followed by cameras during Los Angeles Lakers' media day, Monday, Oct. 1, 2007, at the team's basketball training facility in El Segundo, Calif. (AP Photo/Ric Francis) (Associated Press)

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant goes up for a lay up during the 3rd quarter of their basketball exhibition game against the Golden State Warriors at the Stan Sheriff Center, Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2007... (Associated Press)

Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant speaks with the media after a team basketball practice at Iolani High School in Honolulu, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2007. (AP Photo/Ronen Zilberman) (Associated Press)

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