Utah Jazz: Pau, right in the kisser

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deseretnews.com May 15, 2008

Late Gasol baskets end Jazz's comeback hopes in Game 5 LOS ANGELES — All the talk heading into Wednesday night's Game 5 was about Kobe Bryant's bad back, injured in last Sunday's Game 4 in Utah. All the talk afterward will be about how the Los Angeles Lakers are back atop, leading the... [read full story]

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Bryant sore but will play

signonsandiego.com May 14, 2008

LOS ANGELES – Kobe Bryant walked a bit gingerly as he emerged from the training area at Lakers headquarters to speak with reporters yesterday, remaining on his feet because sitting is not a preferred option because of his sore lower back. “Quite a bit (of pain), but it's a lot better than it was...

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Kobe's back much better, says he'll play in Game 5

ksl.com May 14, 2008

By JOHN NADEL AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) - Kobe Bryant walked a bit gingerly as he emerged from the training area at Lakers headquarters to speak with reporters Tuesday, remaining on his feet since sitting is not a preferred option because of his sore lower back. Bryant tweaked his back in...

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Bryant says his sore back remains a problem

ksl.com May 14, 2008

By JOHN NADEL AP Sports Writer EL SEGUNDO, Calif. (AP) -- Kobe Bryant met the media Monday with a new companion -- an electronic stimulation device hooked up to his sore lower back. The Los Angeles Lakers' star tweaked his back in the opening minutes of Sunday's 123-115 overtime loss at Utah that...

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Adande: Jazz find the Lakers slightly out of tune

espn.go.com May 14, 2008

LOS ANGELES -- There's no way Bryant is going to miss a playoff game one week after winning his first Most Valuable Player trophy. It's how the Lakers lost Game 4, how Kobe went down guns a-blazin', that brings up older, deeper concerns. For 2007-08, Bryant made a point of incorporating his...

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Kobe's back much better, says he'll play in Game 5

jg-tc.com May 14, 2008

By JOHN NADEL LOS ANGELES - Kobe Bryant walked a bit gingerly as he emerged from the training area at Lakers headquarters to speak with reporters Tuesday, remaining on his feet since sitting is not a preferred option because of his sore lower back. Bryant tweaked his back in the opening minutes...

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If you're going to beat Lakers, do it now

msn.com May 14, 2008

Team is young, Bynum will be back one day ... and there's always Kobe Jonathan Ferrey / Getty Images Kobe Bryant and Phil Jackson are trying to win their fourth NBA title together. The Utah Jazz got the message that the whole NBA should hear: If you intend to beat the Lakers, you should do so...

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Back Spasm NBA Style

about.com May 14, 2008

An expectant crowd watches as you fend off your adversary by jumping high and fast enough to miss him and smash the ball into the hoop instead. All eyes are on you and all of your teammates are expecting you to score. Now imagine doing this with your back in spasm. This was Kobe Bryant's...

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Kobe Scores 26, Lakers Beat Jazz To Take 3-2 Lead

wcco.com May 15, 2008

So much for Kobe Bryant's sore lower back. Bryant scored 26 points, his teammates kept Utah at bay down the stretch, and Los Angeles Lakers extended the stunning home success by NBA teams in the second round of the playoffs, beating the Jazz 111-104 on Wednesday night to take a 3-2 lead in the...

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