Los Angeles Lakers Pau Gasol, left, is defended by Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki in the second half of Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Lakers Pau Gasol (16), is defended by Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki in the second half of Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals in Los Angeles on May 2, 2011. The Mavericks defeated the Lakers 96-94 to lead the best-of-seven playoff series 1-0. UPI/Christine Cotter
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Tony Parker put in 23 points Sunday and San Antonio cruised past the injury-depleted Los Angeles Lakers 103-82, completing a first-round playoff sweep.
Tim Duncan's double-double of 17 points and 10 rebounds Sunday sparked the San Antonio Spurs to a playoff-opening 91-79 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.
Pau Gasol's jumper kicked off a 7-2 run in overtime Wednesday, bringing the Los Angeles Lakers a 99-95 win over Houston.
Two free throws by Steve Blake with 42 seconds left put Los Angeles in front Friday and the Lakers survived with a 118-116 win over Golden State.
Kobe Bryant scored four of his 47 points in an 8-0, fourth-quarter run Wednesday that propelled the Los Angeles Lakers to a 113-106 win over Portland.
Kobe Bryant scored 30 points Tuesday, 23 in the fourth quarter, to lift the Los Angeles Lakers to a 104-96 victory over the visiting New Orleans Hornets.
Pau Gasol put Los Angeles in front for good with 1:36 remaining Friday and the Lakers survived down the stretch to defeat Memphis 86-84.
Kobe Bryant notched a triple-double while leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 101-81 thrashing of the visiting Dallas Mavericks.
Kobe Bryant scored 31 points Wednesday and it was his defensive play that wrapped up a 120-117 win for the Los Angeles Lakers over Minnesota.
John Wall's 24 points and career-best 16 assists Friday rallied Washington to an unlikely 103-100 decision over the Los Angeles Lakers.
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