Stein: One dynasty comin' right up
With two of the world's best players and cheap help willing to join the party, Los Angeles is likely to see more NBA parades, writes ESPN.com's Marc Stein.
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Frozen moment: Rice cooks at the end
The oft-maligned Glen Rice got to the line at a key time down the stretch, while Reggie Miller couldn't save the Pacers.
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Denberg: And Zen some
Phil Jackson got the Lakers to the title, but ESPN.com's Jeffrey Denberg says Larry Bird did a stellar coaching job, too.
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Bird departs Pacers bench with pride
Larry Bird walks away from coaching without a backward glance, just like he said he would.
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Pacers could name Thomas coach by week's end
The Indiana Pacers are expected to move quickly to name successor to Larry Bird, and Isiah Thomas could be named head coach as early as Thursday, a source told ESPN's David Aldridge Monday night.
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Users: Lakers had help
ESPN.com users thought the officiating might have had too much to do with the Lakers winning the title.
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Fourth quarter not Miller time
Pacers' star Reggie Miller took only four shots in the fourth quarter of Game 6, and that's when the tide turned.
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X factor: Shaq Diesel steamrolls Indiana
After Indiana held the lead for much of the game, a big play by Shaquille O'Neal completed the comeback and sent the Lakers to victory.
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Zen Master
Is Phil Jackson for real? ESPN's Mark Schwarz reports.
Too much Shaq
Larry Bird is disappointed by the loss on Monday.
Lakers are Champs!
