Lakers advance, Nuggets rout Hornets
Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers goes up for a shot between Mehmet Okur (13) and Ronnie Brewer (9) of the Utah Jazz in Game 5 of the Western Conference quarterfinals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at the Staples Center on Monday in Los Angeles, California. AFP |
LOS ANGELES: Kobe Bryant scored 31 points as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated Utah Jazz 107-96 to win their opening round NBA playoff series in five games.
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