The Los Angeles Lakers are the best team in the basketball world — yet again. With a 99-86 victory over the Orlando Magic in Game 5 on Sunday night, the Lakers wrapped up their 15th NBA championship in franchise history.
Finals MVP Kobe Bryant was fantastic on his way to winning his fourth NBA championship. He scored 30 points, pulled down six rebounds, dished off five assists, blocked four shots and swiped two steals. Bryant, who won his first ring without Shaquille O’Neal at his side, did all of that while turning the ball only one time.
Helping Bryant were Lamar Odom, …read more

In Game 1 of the 2009 NBA Finals, basketball fans around the world were ready for a classic battle. Instead, the Los Angeles Lakers breezed to a 100-75 victory over the Orlando Magic.
Kobe Bryant made an early case for Finals MVP with a fantastic performance. The Lakers shooting guard totaled 40 points, eight rebounds, eight assists, two steals and two blocks in 38 minutes of play. He hit 16-of-34 field goal attempts, all eight of his free throws and only had one turnover.
Pau Gasol helped out Bryant with 16 points and eight rebounds, while Lamar Odom had 11 points and …read more