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| Series Recap |
| Game 1: May 4 |
 | L.A. Lakers 109, Utah 98
Kobe Bryant, celebrating the arrival of what would be his first NBA MVP award, had 38 points, six rebounds and seven assists, and the Lakers made it five straight playoff wins. --AP
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| Game 2: May 7 |
 | L.A. Lakers 120, Utah 110
Kobe Bryant had 34 points, eight rebounds and six assists, and the Lakers beat the Jazz to take a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference semifinals. The Lakers remain the NBA's only unbeaten team in the postseason. --AP
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| Game 3: May 9 |
 | Utah 104, L.A. Lakers 99
Carlos Boozer broke out of his slump with 27 points, leading the Utah Jazz to a victory over Los Angeles and cutting the Lakers' lead in the series to 2-1. It was the Lakers' first loss this postseason. --AP
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| Game 4: May 11 |
 | Utah 123, L.A. Lakers 115 (OT)
Andrei Kirilenko blocked Kobe Bryant twice in overtime and converted a three-point play with 35 seconds remaining as the Jazz beat the Lakers 123-115, tying the Western Conference semifinals at 2-2. --AP
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| Game 5: May 14 |
 | L.A. Lakers 111, Utah 104
Kobe Bryant scored 26 points, his teammates kept Utah at bay down the stretch, and the Lakers extended the stunning home success by NBA teams in the second round of the playoffs, beating the Jazz 111-104. --AP
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| Game 6: May 16 |
 | L.A. Lakers 108, Utah 105
Kobe Bryant scored 34 points and Los Angeles held off a furious rally by the Utah Jazz for a 108-105 victory Friday night, putting the Lakers in the Western Conference finals for the first time in four years. --AP
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| Season Series |
| L.A. Lakers win, 3-1 |
| Date |
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| Nov. 4 |
L.A. Lakers 119, Utah 109 |
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| Nov. 30 |
Utah 120, L.A. Lakers 96 |
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| Dec. 28 |
L.A. Lakers 123, Utah 109 |
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| March 20 |
L.A. Lakers 106, Utah 95 |
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Game 6: Derek Fisher of the Los Angeles Lakers tries to beat Deron Williams of the Utah Jazz on a fast break in Game 6. (Getty Images)
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Reputation:91
Level:All-Star
Since:Aug 12, 2006
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May 21, 2008 12:19 am
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This is an excellent match-up for San Antonio, although it may not appear that way on paper! Most of the fans are thinking that Los Angeles is an immediate throw-back to their Magic/ Karem years. Well the disappointment is obvious and LA isn't close to their old form. The Spurs can out score LA or they can play defense with them anytime. Being from San Antonio I can tell you that the Spurs wi
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Reputation:93
Level:All-Star
Since:Sep 20, 2006
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May 20, 2008 12:39 pm
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I'm already hearing Boston playing the underdog card. No way, it's to late to play that card, that is Detroit's card and you can't have it. Just because you guys started playing to your sucky potential and came back down to reality (playoffs) doesn't give you the right to call yourselves underdog. That being said I have never felt more confident going into
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Reputation:92
Level:All-Star
Since:Sep 1, 2006
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May 20, 2008 3:15 pm
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They won by double digits 3 times, couldn't get a win in San Antonio, and choked in game 7. They need a deeper bench.
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Reputation:97
Level:Superstar
Since:Dec 29, 2006
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May 17, 2008 3:08 pm
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why NO and SA's game 7 is all the way on monday?
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Reputation:91
Level:All-Star
Since:Aug 12, 2006
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May 19, 2008 12:28 am
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First San Antonio is an older team, second the NBA is giving them a chance to recover, and third a N.O. sale is harder to present to the rest of the NBA world. I'm from San Antonio, and I can tell you that there is no way S.A. has a chance if this game is played on Saturday, some chance if played on Sunday, and their chances have dramaticly improved having the game on Monday..
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Reputation:95
Level:Superstar
Since:Mar 11, 2008
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May 17, 2008 12:16 pm
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After Watching the last two series boston played I no longer think they have what it takes to win the Championship. If they get by the Cavs then they have a 7 gamer with Detriot. I guarantee that Boston will not get by Detriot playing the way they have.
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Reputation:93
Level:All-Star
Since:Jan 31, 2007
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May 9, 2008 5:07 pm
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Who will be the better Point Guard in the 3 years?
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Reputation:94
Level:All-Star
Since:Sep 21, 2006
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May 4, 2008 11:45 am
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The Jazz who have the Homecourt advantage from heck this season will need to start strong like they did against Houston and then you will see the Jazz winning in 6 or 7. Kobe Bryant may be a force but with the way the Jazz have been playing defense there is a great chance he will become less of a factor.
As for Poo Gasol, Okur and Millsap will be forces themselves and he will be f
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Reputation:98
Level:Superstar
Since:Nov 22, 2006
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May 13, 2008 8:24 pm
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The Magic need to trust Howard more. We saw Howard talking to Evans on the last play of the half. There was no need to foul because DH was in position to make RIP eat the ball. They have been doing well at getting Howard the ball but the players should trust Howard more once a player gets in the paint. Turk needs to stop flailing when he drives. Why not go for the Dunk? Dude is 6-10...
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Reputation:97
Level:Superstar
Since:Oct 25, 2006
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May 15, 2008 1:09 am
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To watch the effort put forth by the referees to make sure the Lakers continue on to the western conference finals.
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