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Lakers Go Back To Back

by The Boss on June 18, 2010

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It wasn’t pretty, but no one said it would be. Kobe Bryant, Derek Fisher, and Phil Jackson had never worked harder to get to the top of the NBA mountaintop as they did last night, and will likely remember the 83-79 Game 7 win over the Celtics as the toughest game of their careers. On a night where an outmanned Celtics squad fought and scrapped to the end, Kobe Bryant had one of his poorest shooting games in his playoff career. Going only 6 for 24 from the field, Bryant was missing from everywhere for most of the night. However, in crunch time, Kobe came through. Whether it was hitting a clutch jumper, or nailing a free throw to secure the lead, the NBA Finals MVP for a second straight year did just enough.

The Lakers would not be champions this morning if it wasn’t for the effort though of Ron Artest. While Boston executed their game plan flawlessly in the first half, the one gamble Doc Rivers played was daring Artest to hit open shots. He did when he needed too, and made some huge shots in pressure moments to keep the Lakers in the game.

In the days and weeks ahead, there will be plenty of time to look back, reflect, and put in perspective what this win means for Kobe Bryant’s legacy. For now, Laker fans enjoy your 16th NBA championship and going back-to-back.

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Game 7 Thursday

by The Boss on June 16, 2010

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Lakers and Celtics, Game 7. Magical words to the ears of NBA and TV execs for sure. The Lakers rebounded from their back to back losses in Boston with a statement victory Tuesday night, leading throughout the night, and thumping Boston 89-67 behind a total team effort. The Celtics now have to focus on the health of Kendrick Perkins heading into the deciding game 7, as Perkins went out early Tuesday night with a knee injury and did not return.

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Classic Finish Ahead…

June 11, 2010

The 2010 NBA Finals has 7 games written all over it. After Boston’s bench outplayed the Lakers in Game 4, the series is now tied up at 2 a piece heading into a critical Game 5 Sunday.

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Fisher Helps Lakers Regain Home Court

June 9, 2010

If the Lakers wind up winning the NBA Finals this year, the play of Derek Fisher in the 4th quarter of Game 3 could very well be one of the biggest reasons why. In a game that the Lakers had controlled much of the night, Boston was threatening to steal the game and control of [...]

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Rondo and Ray Too Much for L.A

June 7, 2010

Celtics fans can wake up this morning as confident as ever, as Boston did what they wanted, which was get a split in the first two games in L.A. Rajon Rondo and Ray Allen led the offensive attack in Game 2, as Boston defeated the Lakers 103-94 to even the series at 1. Rajon Rondo [...]

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Kobe and Pau Too Much In Game 1 Win

June 4, 2010

The Lakers gameplan worked to perfection Thursday night, as Kobe Bryant’s 30 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists was only outshined by the overall play of Pau Gasol(23 points, 23 rebounds) for the Lakers 102-89 Game 1 win. Lakers fans know that while it was only 1 game, history is on their side. Lakers coach [...]

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