Archive for June 14th, 2009
Lakers close out Magic for 15th title (AP)
Kobe Bryant has the NBA title he needed most — the one without Shaq. Bryant's seven-year chase of a coveted championship is over. He's got his fourth, and Los Angeles coach Phil Jackson his record 10th, a ring for each finger. One year after failing in the finals, Bryant and the Lakers have redemption, and [...]
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Rihanna, Chris Brown among Game 5 celebs (AP)
R&B singer Chris Brown and former girlfriend Rihanna were among those on the guests list for Game 5 of the NBA finals on Sunday night. Brown was sitting courtside wearing sunglasses and all black attire. Rihanna could not be spotted, but a Magic spokesman confirmed she was on the guests list. Brown is accused of [...]
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Lakers’ Jackson wants team relaxed (AP)
On the cusp of another NBA championship, Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson would rather have his team spend time in the Florida sun than wear themselves out with practice. Jackson canceled the team's Sunday morning shootaround at Amway Arena ahead of Game 5 of the finals against the Orlando Magic.
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Lakers, Magic playing in Shaq’s shadow (AP)
Shaquille O'Neal last wore an Orlando Magic uniform in 1996. He suited up for the final time with the Los Angeles Lakers five years ago. Come to think of it, he hasn't played a game for any team in two months. And yet, he's been one of the biggest stars of the NBA finals. The [...]
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