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TLN’s Finals Report: Lakers @ Magic [Game 5]
thelakersnation.com - 6/15/2009
TLN’s Finals Report: Lakers @ Magic [Game 5]
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We did it! The Los Angeles Lakers secured their 15th NBA Championship tonight in Orlando! After a Playoffs full of ups and downs, the Lakers finally put together back to back wins on the road. Kobe, the 2009 NBA Finals MVP played his best game of the playoffs. He was a true leader ...
Forget Talk of Cost, Planned Lakers Parade Strikes Out on Route
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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For Lakers, there's nothing to get too bubbly about, yet
latimes.com - 6/14/2009
For Lakers, there's nothing to get too bubbly about, yet
— latimes.com — 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. >  ... (more) For Lakers, there's nothing to get too bubbly about, yet

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Expect Lakers to do this some more
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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