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Lakers, Mavericks book second-round matchup
Apr 29, 2011 02:29 EDT
The two-time reigning NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks booked a second-round Western Conference playoff matchup with impressive road triumphs.
Bryant expects to play despite injured ankle
Apr 26, 2011 12:30 EDT
Kobe Bryant has refused treatment on his injured ankle and says he expects to play in game five of the Los Angeles Lakers' NBA playoff series against New Orleans.
Bryant, Rose set to test injuries in Tuesday's playoff
Apr 26, 2011 02:41 EDT
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Hobbled All Stars Kobe Bryant and Derrick Rose are set to test their ankle injuries on Tuesday when both are expected to lead their respective teams in first round playoff action.
Chris Paul leads Hornets over Lakers
Apr 25, 2011 03:33 EDT
Chris Paul's triple-double has helped lead New Orleans to a 93-88 victory over Los Angeles to knot the Hornets' playoff series against the NBA's two-time defending champions at two games apiece.
Bryant shines as Lakers beat Hornets in NBA playoff
Apr 23, 2011 02:03 EDT
Kobe Bryant scored 30 points Friday to lead two-time defending NBA champions Los Angeles to a 100-86 victory over New Orleans in their Western Conference first-round playoff series.
Bryant shines as Lakers beat Hornets
Apr 23, 2011 02:02 EDT
Kobe Bryant scored 30 points Friday to lead two-time defending NBA champions Los Angeles to a 100-86 victory over New Orleans in their Western Conference first-round playoff series.
Facilitator Bryant eschews scoring as Lakers level series
Apr 21, 2011 04:03 EDT
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Often criticized by Los Angeles Lakers fans for being a 'ball hog', Kobe Bryant played the role of facilitator to perfection on Wednesday as the NBA champions leveled their playoff series with New Orleans.
Lakers, Spurs bounce back with NBA playoff wins
Apr 21, 2011 03:17 EDT
The reigning NBA champions Los Angeles Lakers and Western Conference top seeds San Antonio bounced back from disappointing playoff openers with game-two victories.
Lakers, Spurs bounce back with victories
Apr 21, 2011 03:16 EDT
The reigning NBA champions Los Angeles Lakers and Western Conference top seeds San Antonio bounced back from disappointing playoff openers with game-two victories.
Paul leaves Lakers in dust as Hornets stun LA
Apr 18, 2011 02:36 EDT
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Chris Paul ran circles around the Los Angeles Lakers in a scintillating performance to lead his New Orleans Hornets to a 109-100 upset victory over the defending champions in their NBA playoff series opener Sunday.
Grizzlies stun Spurs, Hornets sting Lakers
Apr 18, 2011 01:40 EDT
The New Orleans Hornets shocked the two-time defending NBA champion Lakers and upstart Memphis edged top-seeded San Antonio Sunday in a pair of Western Conference playoff upsets.
Grizzlies stun Spurs, Hornets sting Lakers
Apr 17, 2011 20:37 EDT
The New Orleans Hornets have shocked the two-time defending NBA champion Lakers and upstart Memphis edged top-seeded San Antonio in a pair of Western Conference playoff opener upsets.
Bynum says ailing knee OK for playoffs
Apr 15, 2011 19:57 EDT
Los Angeles center Andrew Bynum said Friday he'll be able to manage his troublesome right knee as the Lakers' chase for a third straight NBA title moves into the postseason.
Streaking Bulls lock up No. 1 playoff seed
Apr 14, 2011 07:12 EDT
The Chicago Bulls locked up the top playoff seed thanks to a San Antonio loss, while Sacramento fans protested a possible Kings' move by refusing to leave their seats after defeat to the Los Angeles Lakers.
Bynum injured as Lakers snap 5-game losing streak
Apr 13, 2011 03:37 EDT
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The Los Angeles Lakers snapped a five-game losing streak with a 102-93 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday, but the win was marred by a knee injury to starting center Andrew Bynum.
Bynum injured as Lakers snap 5-game losing streak
Apr 13, 2011 03:37 EDT
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The Los Angeles Lakers snapped a five-game losing streak with a 102-93 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday, but the win was marred by a knee injury to starting center Andrew Bynum.
Lakers beat Spurs to snap losing streak
Apr 13, 2011 03:07 EDT
The Los Angeles Lakers beat San Antonio to snap a five-game losing streak but the victory could prove costly as they lost starting centre Andrew Bynum with an injured right knee.
Spurs stop skid, Lakers lose ground
Apr 03, 2011 19:27 EDT
With the Los Angeles Lakers looming in their rearview mirror, the San Antonio Spurs halted their six-game skid in emphatic style Sunday with a 114-97 NBA victory over Phoenix.
LA Lakers in seventh heaven with win over LA Clippers
Mar 26, 2011 03:18 EDT
LOS ANGELES, March 25 (Reuters) - The red-hot Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning streak to seven games with a 112-104 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers at the Staples Center on Friday.
LA Lakers survive marathon test to eclipse Phoenix Suns
Mar 23, 2011 03:23 EDT
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Kobe Bryant delivered a sensational performance to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a roller-coaster 139-137 triple-overtime victory over the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday.
