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2011 NBA Playoffs: Lakers Fall To Mavericks, 98-92, Down 3-0 In The Series
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May 6, 2011
Lakers Vs. Mavericks, Game 3: Lamar Odom To Start, Says Odom
With Ron Artest out Friday night, the Lakers have some options to replace their starting small forward for Game 3 of their Western Conference semifinals series against the Dallas Mavericks. It appears the Lakers are going to start an even bigger lineup, starting Lamar Odom instead. Per Mike Trudell of NBA.com.
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May 6, 2011
Lakers Vs. Mavericks, Game 3: With Ron Artest Suspended, Lakers List Shannon Brown As Probable Starter At Shooting Guard, With Kobe Bryant At Small Forward
Ron Artest has been suspended for Game 3, Friday night in Dallas at 6:30 p.m. PDT on ESPN, for his hands to the face of Jose Barera in the final minute of Game 2. In his place, it appears the Lakers might start Shannon Brown, but at shooting guard, with Kobe Bryant moving to small forward.
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May 6, 2011
2011 NBA Playoffs, Mavericks Vs. Lakers: Is Dirk Nowitzki Outplaying Kobe Bryant?
The question must seriously be asked, on an individual matchup level, is Kobe Bryant being outplayed in this series by Dallas' Dirk Nowitzki
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May 6, 2011
Lakers Vs. Mavericks: Kobe Bryant Set To Pass Shaquille O'Neal For Third On NBA Playoff Scoring List
Whether or not the Lakers win Friday night in Dallas to make this a playoff series again, Kobe Bryant at some point, likely early in Game 3 will pass former teammate Shaquille O`Neal for third place on the all-time NBA playoff scoring list.
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May 6, 2011
2011 NBA Playoffs, Lakers Vs. Mavericks: Game 3 Preview
After the Lakers lost the first two games of their NBA Western Conference semifinals at home to the Mavericks, perhaps a trip on the road is just what they need. Down 0-2 in their best-of-seven NBA playoff series, the Lakers begin their quest for an improbable comeback Friday night in Dallas. Here are the relevant details of Game 3.
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May 6, 2011
Lakers Vs. Mavericks, Game 3: Pau Gasol On Trial
Lakers-Mavericks, Game 3: Pau Gasol on Trial. His place in Lakerdom depends on his play Friday night.
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May 5, 2011
Lakers Vs. Mavericks: Ron Artest Suspended For Game 3
The Los Angeles Lakers have a tall order ahead of them, down 0-2 to the Dallas Mavericks in their Western Conference semifinals, and they're task got tougher today. Forward Ron Artest has been suspended for Game 3 by the NBA for swinging his arm and striking the face of J.J. Barea in the final minute of Game 2.
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May 5, 2011
2011 NBA Playoffs: Lakers Vs. Mavericks Series Schedule, Game 3 Friday On ESPN
The Lakers face a daunting task, needing to win four of the final five games of their Western Conference semifinals with the Mavericks, with the next two games being played in Dallas. The Lakers lost again in Game 2 to Dallas 93-81, falling behind 0-2 in their best-of-seven NBA playoff series. The series resumes Friday night with Game 3 at American Airlines Center in Dallas, to be televised on ESPN.
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May 5, 2011
2011 NBA Playoffs, Lakers Vs. Mavericks: Some Numbers From The Game 2 Loss
The Lakers have a seemingly impossible task ahead of them, after losing the first two games at home against the Mavericks. There were many reasons the Lakers lost Game 2, 93-81 to Dallas. Here are a few takeaways from Game 2 at Staples Center
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May 4, 2011
2011 NBA Playoffs, Lakers Vs. Mavericks: Will Ron Artest Be Suspended For Game 2 Elbow?
Prospects are looking bad enough for the Lakers, now that they face an 0-2 deficit heading to Dallas for two games in their second-round NBA playoff matchup with the Mavericks. Now, they might be without Ron Artest, who was ejected for receiving his second technical foul in the final minute of Game 2, for an elbow to Jose Barea.
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May 4, 2011
2011 NBA Playoffs, Game 2: Mavericks Pound Lakers 93-81, Win Game 2, Take Control Of Series
Dirk Nowitzki poured in 24 points on 9-of-16 shooting, leading the Dallas Mavericks to a 93-81 win over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 2 of their NBA playoff series, taking control of the Western Conference semifinals with a 2-0 series lead. The Lakers find themselves in the ever unenviable position of needing to win four of the next five games after dropping two home games.
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May 4, 2011
2011 NBA Playoffs, Lakers Vs. Mavericks: Game 2 Preview
The Los Angeles Lakers will try to even their second-round NBA playoff series with the Dallas Mavericks Wednesday night in Game 2 at Staples Center. They held a 16-point lead early in the third quarter, but ended up losing by two, 96-94 in Game 1 on Monday night. Here are the relevant details of Game 2.
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May 3, 2011
2011 NBA Playoffs, Lakers Vs. Mavericks: Some Numbers From The Game 1 Loss
There were many reasons why the Lakers lost Game 1 to the Mavericks at Staples Center on Monday night. The Lakers led by one point with 20 seconds left, and had the ball, but committed two turnovers and ended up getting just one shot the rest of the game, a three-point attempt at the buzzer by Kobe Bryant, a shot the was a few inches long.
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May 3, 2011
2011 NBA Playoffs: Lakers Vs. Mavericks Series Schedule
The Los Angeles Lakers fought hard during the regular season for home court advantage, and for the second straight series, they gave it away in Game 1. The Dallas Mavericks staged a second-half comeback Tuesday night, turning a 16-point deficit into a 96-94 win. The series resumes Wednesday night at Staples Center, televised on TNT. Here is the series schedule.
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May 2, 2011
2011 NBA Playoffs, Game 1: Dirk Nowitzki, Mavericks Stun Lakers 96-94
Dirk Nowitzki hit two go-ahead free throws with 19.5 seconds left, giving the Dallas Mavericks a comeback 96-94 win over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinals series at Staples Center.
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May 2, 2011
2011 NBA Playoffs, Game 1: Lakers Lead Mavericks 53-44 At Halftime Thanks To Late Run
The Lakers used a 14-2 run in the final 2:31 of the second quarter, aided greatly by two boneheaded plays by Jason Terry and Dirk Nowtizki, to take a 53-44 lead at halftime over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of their second round NBA playoff battle at Staples Center.
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May 2, 2011
2011 NBA Playoff Predictions: Lakers Over Mavericks In Six Games
The 2011 NBA Playoffs have moved on to the second round, and the Lakers and Mavericks will begin their Western Conference semifinal series Monday night at Staples Center. In many ways, these teams are evenly matched. Look for the Lakers to win in six games.