Magic, Lakers go to overtime tied at 88 in Game 2 of NBA finalsLOS ANGELES — Hedo Turkoglu blocked a shot by Kobe Bryant and Courtney Lee missed what would have been the winning layup in the closing seconds of regulation, sending the Orlando Magic and Los Angeles Lakers into overtime tied at 88. Kobe Bryant scores 6 as Lakers lead Magic 40-35 at halftime in Game 2 of NBA finalsLOS ANGELES — Kobe Bryant and the balanced Los Angeles Lakers led Rashard Lewis and the Orlando Magic 40-35 at halftime. Bryant scored six points, and Pau Gasol and Lamar Odom had seven each in the first 24 minutes of Game 2 of the NBA finals on Sunday night. Lakers lead Game 2 of NBA finals 40-35 at halftimeLOS ANGELES — Kobe Bryant and the balanced Los Angeles Lakers led Rashard Lewis and the Orlando Magic 40-35 at halftime. Dwight Howard, Magic looking to rebound from poor outing in Game 1 loss in NBA finalsLOS ANGELES — Dwight Howard hasn’t been surprised by anything during his first trip to the NBA finals. It’s all seemed so familiar to Orlando’s center, like he’s been here before. Lakers toughen themselves up in beating Magic 100-75 to take 1-0 lead in NBA finalsLOS ANGELES — Redemption could be coming quickly for the Los Angeles Lakers. First Step: Kobe Bryant scores 40 as focused Lakers rout Magic 100-75 in Game 1 of NBA finalsLOS ANGELES — One step toward redemption, one step toward a ring. Bryant scores 40, Lakers roll to 100-75 victory over Magic in Game 1 of NBA finalsLOS ANGELES — One step toward redemption, one step toward a ring. Kobe Bryant helps Lakers take 53-43 lead over Magic at halftime of Game 1 of NBA finalsLOS ANGELES — Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers grabbed the momentum away from the Orlando Magic and led at halftime. Stars Collide: Magic’s Dwight Howard, Lakers’ Kobe Bryant ready for NBA finals stageLOS ANGELES — Sporting a body-hugging tank top, Dwight Howard bounded onto the press conference podium flashing his megawatt smile and muscles on muscles. Unsure where to sit, he looked at the high chair to his right, a perch he was told was reserved for Los Angeles coach Phil Jackson. Not there. Redeem Team II: Kobe Bryant, Lakers hoping to atone for last year’s finals failureLOS ANGELES — His smile has vanished, replaced by something closer to a scowl. His days of joking around are seemingly on hold. Kobe Bryant has gotten deadly serious. He has that look, you’ve seen the one. It’s the cold-blooded, get-out-of-my-way-or-pay glare he’ll shoot at a teammate who messes up or an opponent who dares to try and stop him. How sweet it is: Odom’s sweet tooth injects sugar rush to his playoff performancesLOS ANGELES — Lamar Odom just can’t help himself when it comes to the sweet stuff. He loves candy. Magic players: Jameer Nelson will play in NBA finals against Lakers despite shoulder injuryORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando Magic players say Jameer Nelson will play in the NBA finals, even though the All-Star point guard and his coach remain publicly pessimistic. Australian Olympic star Mills keeping name in NBA draftOAKLAND, Calif. — Patty Mills is prepared to test his talent in the NBA. Bryant grateful to have another shot at winning 4th NBA title this decadeLOS ANGELES — Kobe Bryant is staring down the prospect of sharing the court with Superman again. Only this time, it’s Dwight Howard and not Shaquille O’Neal who’s wearing the cape that Bryant wants to tug on. Lakers move into NBA finals consumed by quest for redemptionLOS ANGELES — It’s going to be Orlando, not Boston, in the NBA finals. Even though the opponent is different, the Los Angeles Lakers are still consumed with redeeming themselves after last year’s abject failure. It’s Magic: Orlando makes Kobe-LeBron story line disappear, will meet Lakers in NBA finalsThere will be no Kobe-LeBron showdown in the NBA finals — and that could make things tougher for the Lakers. Magic Moment: Howard scores 40 as Orlando makes NBA finals with 103-90 win over Cavs in Game 6ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Magic can no longer be ignored. After 14 frustrating years, a team overlooked and ignored all season sent LeBron James home and is on its way to face Kobe Bryant in the NBA finals. Magic Moment: Howard scores 40 as Orlando makes NBA finals with 103-90 win over Cavs in Game 6ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Magic can no longer be ignored. After 14 frustrating years, a team overlooked and ignored all season sent LeBron James home and is on its way to face Kobe Bryant in the NBA finals. Lakers knock off Nuggets, return to NBA finalsLOS ANGELES - Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers knocked off the Denver Nuggets, and punched a return ticket to the National Basketball Association (NBA) finals. Kobe Bryant scores 35 points and Lakers top Nuggets 119-92 in Game 6 to get back to NBA finalsDENVER — Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers are heading back to the NBA finals after dispatching the pesky Denver Nuggets with a 119-92 victory in Game 6 on Friday night. Kobe Bryant leads Los Angles Lakers to 119-92 win over Nuggets, return trip to NBA finalsDENVER — Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers are heading back to the NBA finals after dispatching the pesky Denver Nuggets with a 119-92 victory in Game 6 on Friday night. Phil Jackson still waiting for benefits of NBA officiating ‘transparency’ to take holdDENVER — Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson is still waiting for the NBA’s new era of officiating “transparency” to improve the game. NBA fines coach Jackson $25,000 for criticismWASHINGTON - Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson was fined $25,000 by the National Basketball Association (NBA) for criticising referees after game four of the NBA Western Conference finals. |
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