June 15, 2009: 2002 WCF and 1989 Playoffs

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LA Lakers vs Sacramento, ALL GAMES

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2002 Western Conference Finals: This match-up was the biggest rivalry in the NBA of its day and the series turned out to be one of the best in NBA history. Game after game came down to the final minute and it was fittingly decided in a Game 7 overtime. The Lakers were led by Shaquille O'Neal, Kobe Bryant & Robert Horry whilst the Kings were the number 1 seed in the West led by Chris Webber, Mike Bibby and Vlade Divac.
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LA Lakers at Sacramento, Game 1

Kobe 30p; Shaq 26p; Webber 28p, 14r; Bibby 19p; Jackson 20p
May 18, 2002: This was the match-up everyone had been waiting for. In many ways it overshadowed the finals no matter who the winner would face as it was believed these were the two best teams in the NBA. The Kings, almost invincible at home, would surely take Game 1 but the Lakers had other ideas.
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LA Lakers at Sacramento, Game 2

Shaq 35p, 12r; Kobe 22p; Horry 20r! Webber 21p, 13r; Bibby 21p
May 20, 2002: The Lakers surprised a lot of folks taking game 1 but people forget they hadn't lost a road game since the 2000 Finals! The Kings made sure they would head back to LA even.
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Sacramento at LA Lakers, Game 3

Webber 26p, 9r; Bibby 24p; Christie 17p, 12r; Kobe 22p; Shaq 20p, 19r
May 24, 2002: The Kings were determined to get home court advantage back and played with a passion for 3 qaurters. The Lakers tried a miracle run in the 4th but would it be enough?
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Sacramento at LA Lakers, Game 4

Shaq 27p, 18r; Kobe 25p; Horry 18p, 14r; Divac 23p; Webber 20p; Bibby 21p; Turkoglu 18p, 12r
May 26, 2002: This is one of the most memorable games in NBA history as it all came down to Robert Horry and his miracle play. But what many people forget is that the Lakers came back from 24 points down!
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LA Lakers at Sacramento, Game 5

Webber 29p, 13r; Bibby 23p; Kobe 30p; Shaq 28p
May 28, 2002: Lakers had their miracle finish in Game 4 and it looked like the Kings would need one to pull out game 5. Would they get it and take a 3-2 lead?
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Sacramento at LA Lakers, Game 6

Shaq 41p, 17r; Kobe 31p, 11r; Webber 26p, 13r, 8a; Bibby 23p
May 31, 2002: The Lakers were in a must-win for the first time since 2000. Shaq refused to let his team lose as he manhandled the Kings for 41p and send the series to that decisive game 7.
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LA Lakers at Sacramento, Game 7

Shaq 35p, 13r; Kobe 30p, 10r, 7a; Bibby 29p; Webber 20p, 11a, 8r; Divac 15p, 10r
June 2, 2002: It all came down to this historical series, game 7 and decided in overtime. This was the Kings best shot for their first NBA title in over 50 years but it wasn't to be as the Lakers dynasty moved on.
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Utah at Golden State, Game 3

Mullin 35p; Richmond 26p, 11r; Stockton 34p, 16a; Malone 33p, 14r
May 2, 1989 First Round, Game 3: This was supposed to be the year the Jazz broke into the NBA elite by winning the Midwest title they received a first round series versus the Pacific number 4 team, Golden State. This wasn't only an upset but the manner in which it was done was amazing. The Warriors led by Chris Mullin and rookie sensation Mitch Richmond swept the Utah Jazz who were led by Karl Malone, John Stockton and Thurl Bailey.
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New York at Chicago, Game 4

Jordan 47p, 11r! Cartwright 21p;
May 14, 1989 Eastern Semi-Finals, Game 4: Michael Jordan started this game with a noticible limp, but got stronger as the game went on including an amazing 18 points in the 4th quarter to give the Bulls a 3-1 series lead.
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Chicago at New York, Game 5

Jordan 38p; Ewing 32p, 11r; Jackson 14p, 14a
May 16, 1989 Eastern Semi-Finals, Game 5: The Knicks were facing a must-win and appeared headed to an easy win but up stepped Jordan as he single-handedly almost brought the Knicks down.
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New York at Chicago, Game 6

Jordan 40p!
May 19, 1989 Eastern Semi-Finals, Game 6: This series probably marked the first-time that Jordan became a one-man nemesis to the Knicks for the next decade. A brilliant game 6 between two hungry teams would eventually see Jordan and the Bulls move on to meet the Pistons in the Eastern Finals. But, what an amazing finish as Trent Tucker's 4 point play that seemed destined to send the game to overtime, but up stepped Jordan. Note: Kenny Walker and Scottie Pippen ejected in the 3rd quarter for fighting.