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latimes.com - 6/14/2009

For Lakers, there's nothing to get too bubbly about, yet

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Up 3-1 and seemingly on the verge of their 15th title, Lakers are so close they can taste the champagne. But they've been known to go flat in Game 5 of the NBA Finals before. > Family members and close friends of the Lakers will take a charter flight to Orlando Sunday morning, as is the custom whenever there's a road game in which the franchise can win a championship.

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blogdowntown.com - 6/14/2009

Forget Talk of Cost, Planned Lakers Parade Strikes Out on Route

— blogdowntown.com — South of Downtown, Figueroa is lined with strip malls, auto dealerships and fast food. Photo by Eric... Richardson. The Lakers could win their 15th NBA Championship as early as tonight, when they take on the Orlando Magic at 5pm. A win in any ... (more) Forget Talk of Cost, Planned Lakers Parade Strikes Out ...

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latimes.com - 6/14/2009

Expect Lakers to do this some more

— latimes.com — Kobe Bryant will be back, which means Phil Jackson should be back, which could mean another dynastic... run for the Lakers. > OK, Mr. Elusive Man, here's the ... (more) Expect Lakers to do this some more

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latimesblogs.latimes.com - 6/15/2009

At least 25 arrested amid unrest after Lakers victory

— latimesblogs.latimes.com — [Updated 11:50 p.m.: The LAPD says at least 25 people have been arrested.] What started as a... celebration of the Lakers' NBA Championship turned ugly when some revelers in downtown Los Angeles sparked fires, vandalized cars and buildings, set off... (more) At least 25 arrested amid unrest after Lakers victory

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Let the "what does it all mean?" talk begin!!!
Lakers Blog — ... ), the natural instinct for various Lakers could be to get ahead of themselves and envision their individual lives and legacies as champions.  Thankfully, pie-in-the-sky day dreams aside, that doesn't appear to be a condition plaguing the purple and gold roster.  Yes, ...

Parade Costs Debated
viewfromaloft — ... few years isn't wasted. What's the point of making fixing up the streets of Los Angeles, and not hold any parade other than a protest march. You wonder of Orlando––who like every major city in the US are having budget problems––would even think of not holding a victory parade. Maybe no parade for you. [lat] Get used to it: this team may be a new dynasty. [lat] Not so fast. They can still choke. [lat] The steep learning curve of celebrating LA's winning teams [lat] It ...

Parade Costs Being Debated
viewfromaloft — ... few years isn't wasted. What's the point of making fixing up the streets of Los Angeles, and not hold any parade other than a protest march. You wonder of Orlando––who like every major city in the US are having budget problems––would even think of not holding a victory parade. Maybe no parade for you. [lat] Get used to it: this team may be a new dynasty. [lat] Not so fast. They can still choke. [lat] The steep learning curve of celebrating LA's winning teams [lat] It ...