Kobe Bryant: news, photos, videos, highlights
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Pau Gasol was the emblem of the Lakers' woes in the NBA Finals, a lasting image of what went wrong for them in June against the Boston Celtics. Gasol was getting overrun again on X-mas day, missing seven of his first 11 shots. But the Spaniard redeemed...
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After limiting New Orleans to a 35pt first half, the Lakers found themselves ahead by 19 with less than 9 minutes to play. Fisher & Bynum were leading the team to an unexpected blow out. With 1min30 remaining, the Hornets were a basket away to tie the...
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With almost the same roster than last year and the return of an healthy Andrew Bynum, the L.A Lakers are more than ever the favorites to reach the NBA finals again. Kobe is "ready to go" and is focus on one goal: winning the championship.
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Kobe scored 39pts - 17 in the 4th quarter - and the Lakers rallied from a 17pt deficit to reach the NBA finals for the first time since 2004. Gasol had a career playoffs high 19rbds & Odom contributed for 13pts & 8rbds as L.A won 100-92 vs the Spurs....
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Midway the third quarter, the Lakers found themselves in a tough situation, trailing 65-45. With only four points in as many shots taken, Kobe suddenly came alive, scoring 23pts and leading his team to a furious come back. The Lakers stole game 1 with...
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The Lakers are back to the West finals for the first time since 2004. They needed 34pts from Kobe to do it. They survived a furious rally in the waning moments by the Jazz to accomplish it. Whatever happened in game 6, L.A is the team that advances. They...
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The Utah Jazz had one goal before game 2: spoiling Kobe's MVP ceremony and evening the series at one game apiece. Kobe received the trophy from David Stern before the game. Then he took a microphone and addressed the Staples Center sellout crowd who were...
