Preseason predictions Kobe Bryant knows playing the Blazers will be a big challenge.
wav: 75 k Real: 14.4 | 28.8 | 56.6 Scottie Pippen vs. Phil Jackson Scottie Pippen says he's going to in enjoy playing against the Lakers.
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Real: 14.4 | 28.8 | 56.6
Conference semifinals
Glen Rice and the Lakers KO'd the Suns.
Lakers close out Suns in L.A. style
Unlike when things got dicey in Round 1, the Lakers responded to the challenge immediately in Round 2. L.A. limited the Suns to an NBA playoff-record low 23 first-half points Tuesday, cruising into a West finals matchup with Portland by crushing Phoenix 87-65.