Ronnie Price

The Price is right for Jazz

deseretnews.com     May 14, 2008          

Someone named Ronnie Price. We interrupt the NBA playoff series between the Utah Jazz and L.A. Lakers to bring you the Ronnie Price coming-out party. In Game 3, he laid out in the air while diving to the floor for a loose ball, then rolled over and passed it to teammate Matt Harpring in stride...                    

Jazz-Lakers playoff series is spiced with international flavor

deseretnews.com     May 14, 2008          

Merhaba. Zdrahvo. Mambo. Pryvit. Zivjo. Hola. Did we miss any greeting besides, How's it going, dude? Welcome to the Rosetta Stone Language Learning NBA Playoffs. When the Jazz and Lakers meet tonight in Game 5 at the Staples Center, it might take a linguist to sort things out.                    

Kobe, still nursing aching back, sits out practice

espn.go.com     May 14, 2008   77 related          

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 of Sunday's 123-115 overtime loss at Utah...                    

Quotemonger: Of Coaches and Confidence

slamonline.com     May 13, 2008          

By Bethlehem Shoals Rashard Lewis assesses the series: “For some reason, I feel we are still the better team.” Jason Terry on his new coach: “Coach Carlisle is a great coach. But then just over the river, having one of the best coaches in the NBA, and a guy who’s not just a coach but my friend,...                    

Utah Jazz: Team practice topics include Kobe's back, Jazz backups

deseretnews.com     May 13, 2008   7 related          

Two things in particular were popular topics when the Utah Jazz met the media this morning before their practice at the Zions Bank Basketball Center. ... Several Jazz players say they weren't aware Bryant's back was bothering him as much as it did in his 13-for-33...                    

NBA PLAYOFFS: Lakers' Bryant says sore back remains a problem

heraldnet.com     May 13, 2008   7 related          

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- Kobe Bryant met the media Monday with a new companion -- an electronic stimulation device hooked up to his sore lower... ... Associated Press EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- Kobe Bryant met the media Monday with a new companion -- an electronic stimulation...                    

NBA roundup: Jazz finds second wind for second win

rgj.com     May 12, 2008   52 related          

SALT LAKE CITY -- The Utah Jazz had plenty of chances to crumble and nearly did. ... Associated Press • May 12, 2008 SALT LAKE CITY -- They let a 12-point slip away in the last 4 minutes and faced overtime against league MVP Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers. The...                    

Jazz tie series with 123-115 overtime win over Lakers

iht.com     May 12, 2008   187 related          

Andrei Kirilenko blocked Kobe Bryant twice in overtime and converted a three-point play with 35 seconds remaining as the Utah Jazz beat the Los Angeles Lakers 123-115 on Sunday, tying the Western Conference semifinals at 2-2. ... The Jazz went 9-for-9 from the foul line...                    

Lakers F Turiaf ejected for flagrant foul

iht.com     May 11, 2008   27 related          

Lakers forward Ronny Turiaf was ejected early in the second quarter of Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Jazz on Sunday for a flagrant foul. ... Turiaf knocked Utah's Ronnie Price hard to the floor as Price drove for a layup, leaving the Jazz guard...                    

Hubie Isn't a Laker Fan, ABC Announcers Seem to Lose Impartiality as Lakers Rally But Fall Short...

foxsports.com     May 12, 2008          

Great game to watch today, with Kobe injuring himself (lower back) on a shot early in the 1st quarter, and the Lakers surviv... ... Great game to watch today, with Kobe injuring himself (lower back) on a shot early in the 1st quarter, and the Lakers surviving that and the...