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Los Angeles Lakers

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Phil Jackson to return as Lakers head coach

July 2, 2010

Lakers coach Phil Jackson will put off retirement for at least another year as he tries to chase another title.

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The most memorable moment of the 2010 NBA Finals

June 19, 2010

While the 2010 NBA Finals between the Lakers and Celtics was yet another chapter in the two franchises’ storied rivalry, it was a series that we won’t soon forget.

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L.A. Lakers are the 2010 NBA Champions

June 17, 2010

In what was one of the most bizarre, smash-mouth, defensive-minded games in NBA Finals history, the Lakers defeated the Celtics 83-79 in the deciding Game 7 to claim the 2010 NBA championship.

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Lakers win, head into Game 7 with momentum

June 16, 2010

After drawing heavy criticism for their uninspired, underachieving effort in Game 5, the Lakers’ role players finally gave Kobe Bryant the support needed for them to be successful.

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Celtics starters propel Boston to Game 5 win

June 13, 2010

The Celtics relied on strong performances from Paul Pierce and the rest of the “big four” to come away with a 92-86 victory to take a 3-2 series lead.

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Andrew Bynum to play in Game 5

June 12, 2010

Andrew Bynum tells reporters that his status for Game 5, saying he’s “100% sure” he’s playing.

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Glen Davis, Celtics bench lead Boston to Game 4 win

June 10, 2010

After trailing for nearly three quarters, the Celtics relied heavily on their passionate and energetic bench down the stretch to seal the victory over the Lakers in Game 4, 96-89.

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Kobe Bryant is “the kloser”

June 9, 2010

Kobe Bryant is widely regarded as the best closer in the game today, but in this new Vitamin Water ad Bryant takes on the role of “the kloser” and talks about things that need to be “klosed”.

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Derek Fisher’s big finish leads to Game 3 win for Lakers

June 8, 2010

In tonight’s 91-84 victory over the Celtics, the Lakers wouldn’t have won the game without Derek Fisher’s surprising fourth-quarter performance.

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