LIVE: Can visiting Kobe, Lakers eliminate Jazz? (Fox Sports) No injuries to report. News: Bryant (back) scored 26 points on 6-of-10 shooting from the field and 13-of-17 from the free-throw line Wednesday night in the Lakers' victory over Utah in Game 5 of their Western Conference semifinal playoff series.

Finals Countdown: Lakers make a statement with win in Utah (The Sporting News via Yahoo! News) Finally, a win worth writing home about. The Lakers beat the Jazz, 108-105, for only the second road win of this round, at the toughest arena in the league. Los Angeles seriously outplayed Utah for most of the game, jumping out to an early lead and going up 62-43 at the half. Heading into the fourth, Kobe and company still had a double-digit lead, but the Jazz clawed their way back with a ...

LIVE: Lakers trying to put away Jazz (Fox Sports) The Cavaliers forced a Game 7 with the Celtics. The Lakers, trying to avoid the same fate, are on top of the Jazz. Follow it LIVE.

Lakers hold off Jazz 108-105, reach West finals (Miami Herald) 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.

Lakers hold off Jazz to advance in NBA playoffs (TurkishPress.com) The Los Angeles Lakers have emerged victorious despite a late rally by the Utah Jazz, posting a 108-105 victory to advance to the Western Conference finals of the National Basketball Association playoffs.

Even a limited Kobe Bryant is good enough for Lakers (Los Angeles Times) Playing despite back problems, the All-NBA guard still has 26 points, seven assists and six rebounds in the Lakers' 111-104 win. In the bad news for the Utah Jazz, Kobe Bryant put the uniform on Wednesday night.

LIVE: Kobe, Lakers trying to regain advantage (Fox Sports) No injuries to report. News: Boozer had playoff highs of 27 points and 20 rebounds and went 12-for-21 from the field as the Jazz beat the Lakers 104-99 on Friday night in Game 3 of their second-round playoff series.

Lakers hold on, move on (Pioneer Press) Kobe Bryant scored 34 points, and Los Angeles held off a furious rally by the Utah Jazz for a 108-105 victory Friday night in Salt Lake City, putting the Lakers in the Western Conference finals for the first time in four years.

Finals Countdown: Lakers make a statement with win in Utah (The Sporting News via Yahoo! News) Finally, a win worth writing home about. The Lakers beat the Jazz, 108-105, for only the second road win of this round, at the toughest arena in the league. Los Angeles seriously outplayed Utah for most of the game, jumping out to an early lead and going up 62-43 at the half. Heading into the fourth, Kobe and company still had a double-digit lead, but the Jazz clawed their way back with a ...

Lakers hold off Jazz to advance in NBA playoffs (TurkishPress.com) The Los Angeles Lakers have emerged victorious despite a late rally by the Utah Jazz, posting a 108-105 victory to advance to the Western Conference finals of the National Basketball Association playoffs.

Lakers hold off Jazz 108-105, reach West finals (Miami Herald) 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.

Lakers hold on, move on (Pioneer Press) Kobe Bryant scored 34 points, and Los Angeles held off a furious rally by the Utah Jazz for a 108-105 victory Friday night in Salt Lake City, putting the Lakers in the Western Conference finals for the first time in four years.

LIVE: Can visiting Kobe, Lakers eliminate Jazz? (Fox Sports) No injuries to report. News: Bryant (back) scored 26 points on 6-of-10 shooting from the field and 13-of-17 from the free-throw line Wednesday night in the Lakers' victory over Utah in Game 5 of their Western Conference semifinal playoff series.

Questions/Answers (Whittier Daily News) Questions and answers on Whittier Daily News stories from readers like you. LOS ANGELES - Phil Jackson admitted he had no words of wisdom for the Lakers on Thursday, the day after their confidence and series lead were restored with an emotional victory over the Utah Jazz in Game 5 at Staples Center.

Questions/Answers (Pasadena Star-News) Questions and answers on Pasadena Star-News stories from readers like you. LOS ANGELES - Phil Jackson admitted he had no words of wisdom for the Lakers on Thursday, the day after their confidence and series lead were restored with an emotional victory over the Utah Jazz in Game 5 at Staples Center.

Lakers come through in clutch, hold off Jazz (Fox Sports) Kobe Bryant scored 26 points, his teammates kept Utah at bay down the stretch, and Los Angeles Lakers extended the stunning home success by NBA teams in the second round of the playoffs Wednesday night, beating the Jazz 111-104 to take a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference semifinals.

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I heard a story once about Phil Jackson, when he was growing up and lived in Williston, ND. The rumor was, that Phil stood has his hands and walked on the freshly painted basement ceiling, of his Dad's church. This story came from my aunt, who used to babysit Phil in his younger years.
TIM A. MYERS

HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH TICKETS OR ACTUALLY MEETING A PLAYER IN PERSON.MY EXPERIENCE CAME IN THE 80'S WHEN MAGIC WAS THE POINT GUARD.I WAS A DIE HARD BOSTON CELTICS FAN AT THE TIME.I HAD BEEN PLAYING BASKETBALL ON THE COURTS.THEN WENT TO TAKE A SHOWER AND GET SOMETHING TO EAT.BUT I NOTICED A BASKETBALL GAME ON TV,SO I WENT TO CHECK OUT THE GAME.AND I SEEN MAGIC COMING DOWN THE COURT ON A FAST BREAK JAMES WORTHY ON THE RIGHT SIDE,MAGIC {WITH ONE HAND} FAKED A PASS TO THE LEFT WING,BUT ENDED UP THROWING A NO LOOK PASS TO WORTHY ON THE RIGHT WING.FROM THERE IT WAS A WRAP !!!!!!

I WENT BACK OUT TO THE BASKETBALL COURT,BOSTON CELTIC SHIRT IN HAND,HUNG THE SHIRT ON THE FENCE AND BURNED THE SHIRT {R.I.P.} AND I HAVE BEEN A DIE HARD LOS ANGELES LAKERS FAN EVER SINCE.AND UNLIKE WHEN I WAS A BOSTON CELTIC DIE HARD,IT'S "TILL DEATH DUE US PART" AS A LAKER FAN.REPRESENTING THE LAKERS HERE IN BOSTON MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORMS AND ALL.
Byron Will

"Kobe Bryant is the ultimate sports star and watching him play is amazing..watching him on TV doesn't do him justice."

My favorite Los Angeles Lakers game of all time was the 3rd round game of the Los Angeles Lakers vs the Portland Trail Blazers. When the Lakers came back from 16 points down. It was crazy inside the Staples Center. I have never heard it so loud or seen the crowd go so crazy as when the Lakers pulled ahead. To me it was more electic then when the Lakers won the championship.
Chris St John
Los Angeles CA

My son and I met Kobe Bryant in a LA restraunt. I would just like to say that even though there was a crowd around him all begging for his autograph he took the time to sign everyones autograph. This was way before the whole Denver thing happened. Kobe Bryant could have been like every other big NBA star and not taken the time to be cool with his fans but instead he made one of the best days of my sons life.
Peter
Lynnwood CA.

I love the Lakers through and though and am really looking forward to this season. The Lakers Schedule is tough for the second part of the season but hopefully if Kobe Bryant doesnt get injuried
Steve Thomas
Reseda CA.

"I have never experienced anything like I did last year at the playoffs when I saw the Los Lakers vs Phoenix Suns. The STAPLES center was crazy and the energy was incredible!! I'll never forget it."
Amy Breska
Los Angeles CA.

The Lakers are without doubt one of the best NBA teams. I went to a game last season and the vive at the Staples Center was incredible.
Tom Brown Long Beach CA.

I went to a boxing match at the Staples Center a few years ago, to my surprise half of the Lakers players were sitting on the same section I was. They were all very approachable and down to earth even though they made it to the finals that season.
Carlos Estrada Riverside CA

My girlfriend got me tickets for a playoff Lakers game for my birth day, which has been the most memorable birth day I've had.
Tyrone Kelly Pomona CA

Phil Jackson is the best head coach in the history of NBA, he already got the Lakers three championships and he will keep going.
Mark Anderson Granada Hills CA.

"Even if you dont like basketball, its impossible not to get caught up in the rush of watching the Lakers play live."
Dr Marvin Lee
Santa Monica Chiropractor

Being a huge sports fan meeting NBA legend Jerry West was a great moment in my life, still looking as if he could still play 15 minutes a game West was courteous, kind, and first and foremost he chatted with me like i mattered which i so appreciated.Being a student of the game i got the impression Jerry West respected my opinions and knowledge of the NBA past and present, it was truly a joy to have a few moments with "Mr.Clutch".
Robb Friedman
Sports Art

In early 2004 i happen to be at an Orange County restaurant that Los Angeles Lakers all-star guard Kobe Bryant was at.During this period Kobe Bryant was dealing with his court case while still attempting to play at his always high level, as a friend and i looked over at him, Bryant kindly smiled and gave a thumbs up as he knew we were fans of his and regardless of what accusations were being levied at him. My friend and i were thrilled to get acknowledgement from Kobe Bryant and thought that would be the end of that, but oh we were wrong, as i walked towards the men's room which also going towards Bryant's table i looked at him once again and he asked did i know what was good on the menu, having never ate at this particular restaurant before i answered i dont know but let Bryant know that i held him in very high regard and that he would always the great number "8" in my heart.That quote led to a long conversation and me and my friend taking photos and exchanging pleasantries and best of lucks with Kobe Bryant, im glad that this eatery wasnt very populated because it gave me the opportunity to interact with one of the greatest players to ever wear a jersey.
Alex Freidman
Sherman Oaks .CA

In 2003 I attended many Los Angeles Lakers games, but in particular sticks out.For that contest i was fortunate enough to have floor seats, which made it possible for me to basically touch the players, during the warmup Shaquille O'Neal walked by and i so badly wanted to say something to him but i was a little apprehensive.I started to think what would be the harm if i were to say hey "Shaq", so i finally gained the courage to say something,im fully expecting to be blown off so to speak but to my surprise Shaquille O'Neal was more than receptive as spent a moment to chat with me and shake my hand as well as allow me to take a photo. His actions proved to me that all star athletes arent accessible.
Tony English
Redwood CA

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