Lakers rout Thunder, take 3-2 series lead (AP)

April 28, 2010

Kobe Bryant sometimes thinks the Los Angeles Lakers are an orchestra in need of a conductor. He picked up the baton in Game 5, driving the lane aggressively and defending Oklahoma City's Russell Westbrook with zeal. The result was a businesslike blowout that showed exactly what Bryant meant when he said the upstart Thunder had captured the mighty Lakers' attention.

Notebook: Lakers Dominate Thunder

April 28, 2010


The L.A. Lakers responded to a must-win game with a dominating performance over the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Courtside: Must Win at STAPLES

April 28, 2010


The L.A. Lakers are suddenly facing a must-win game in the first round of the playoffs tied 2-2 against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Playoff Notebook: Upsets Loom

April 27, 2010


Oklahoma City, Milwaukee and San Antonio are three teams with a serious chance of pulling off an upset.

NBA At 2: Message Game For Lakers

April 27, 2010


The LA Lakers are casting aside the tiresome clichs as they approach Game 5 against the impressive Thunder ... Time for Dallas to stop whining about the refs and play ball...

Suicide lines: J.R.’s selfish tweet; Larry Brown sticking around? (Yahoo! Sports)

April 27, 2010

Each weekday morning, BDL serves up a handful of NBA-related stories to digest with your sore legs.

Young Thunder exploit fast break against Lakers (AP)

April 27, 2010

The Oklahoma City Thunder are using the Lakers' age and size against them. Every chance the youthful Thunder get, they're pushing the pace and getting out in transition to the tune of a 47-9 advantage in fast-break points during back-to-back wins that evened the first-round playoff series 2-2.

Bryant rests up, predicts better effort by Lakers (AP)

April 26, 2010

Although the Los Angeles Lakers still aren't certain what ailed Kobe Bryant during two dismal games in Oklahoma City, they're certainly hoping two days of pure rest can cure it. Wearing street clothes and a confident smile, Bryant watched intently while the Lakers finished up practice Monday in the midst of a first-round playoff series that's been a whole lot less relaxing than the...

Bryant rests up, predicts better effort by Lakers (PA SportsTicker)

April 26, 2010

By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer

NBA Rankings: Four Upsets In West?

April 26, 2010


Will all four lower seeds in the Western Conference advance to the second round?

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