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Lakers have answers so far, but that's only the half of it
Summary from United States, from articles in English
Lamar Odom suspected his team came out amped to knock out their opponents in a style more suitable for a diamond than the triangle. (article 6) Down 17 at one point in the second quarter, the Lakers concluded the first half on an 11-2 run, with points mostly coming off layups. (article 6) Let's get this straight once and for all, before anyone goes into the summer thinking that Tuesday's clock-mangling, late-wilting Lakers were also lucky. (article 1) The blown call on the final play of the 93-91 Lakers victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals simply evened out the blown call of a few seconds earlier. (article 1) Current Lakers star Kobe Bryant said he has vivid memories of the matchups in the 80s despite being 8 years old the last time the teams met in the finals. (article 3) The Los Angeles Lakers star and his teammates, resplendent in caps and T-shirts honoring their Western Conference championship, were celebrating on the Staples Center floor as Jerry West spoke to the crowd. (article 2) West known as Mr. Clutch during a Hall of Fame career with the Lakers, presented his former team with the conference championship trophy following its 100-92 victory over the San Antonio Spurs Thursday. (article 2)

Other stories about Lakers, NBA and Finals:
  • Celtics oust Pistons to reach Finals vs. Lakers (5 articles)
  • Celtics, Lakers centerstage again for NBA finals (21 articles)
  • Lakers' Lamar Odom takes the blame for Game 3 loss (7 articles)

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  • Story keywords
    Lakers, NBA, Finals, Game, Boston

    Source articles
    1. Lakers' Kobe Bryant is, as always, the difference maker (L.A. Times, 06/01/2008, 460 words)
    2. It's been a wild ride for Lakers (boston.com, 05/31/2008, 561 words)
    3. Kareem was a Celtics fans during his high school days (boston.com, 06/01/2008, 417 words)
    4. Our Lakers heroes should hear only positive thoughts (L.A. Times, 05/30/2008, 625 words)
    5. Lakers have answers so far, but that's only the half of it (L.A. Times, 06/01/2008, 348 words)
    6. Lakers Blog: Los Angeles Times (lakersblog.latimes.com, 06/01/2008, 320 words)




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