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.

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.

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.

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?

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!

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?

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.

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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