Playoffs 2000

Lakers back on track

Home court was definitely an advantage for Derek Fisher and the Lakers in Game 5.
wav: 116 k
Real: 14.4 | 28.8 | 56.6
Lakers take Game 5

It was trial by fire for Phil Jackson and the Lakers.
wav: 141 k Real: 14.4 | 28.8 | 56.6



Kobe Bryant added 17 points for the Lakers.

Lakers exorcise
shadows of doubt
Emphatically, the Lakers earned their 70th win of the season Friday night and gave themselves a chance to get a whole lot more. Shaquille O'Neal had 32 points and 18 rebounds and Los Angeles creamed the Kings in Game 5, 113-86. Next up? The Suns.

Ratto: Are Lakers Holmes or Ali?

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Sun., April 23
Lakers 117, Kings 107
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Thu., April 27
Lakers 113, Kings 89
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Sun., April 30
Kings 99, Lakers 91
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Tue., May 2
Kings 101, Lakers 88
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Fri., May 5
Lakers 113, Kings 86
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Kings assistant Carril stable after suffering minor heart attack
Assistant coach Pete Carril was in stable condition and resting comfortably Sunday after a mild heart attack.

Lakers have excelled under Jackson
This season has marked Lakers center Shaquille O'Neal's coming of age.