Lakers Win Game 5, Capture NBA Finals 2009!

The crowd at Amway Arena felt the excruciating pain of a Game 5 loss several minutes before the dreaded final buzzer, on the other hand Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers could not be any happier to hear the wonderful sound as it culminates an amazing season with a championship.



The Los Angeles Lakers beat the ever resilient Orlando Magic in Game 5, 99-86 to close out a season that has been everything but easy. The Magic came out swinging right out of the locker rooms with them taking on an early 9 point lead in the first quarter befor Kobe Bryant and the Lakers made several runs to cut it down to 2 at the end of the first. Then, it was all Lakers for the second quarter as the pesky Los Angeles defense lead by Trevor Ariza sparked a 16-0 Laker run, and closing out the half with a 56-46 lead. Then, it was Kobe Bryant controlling the game the rest of the way, holding off every Magic run en route to an impressive 30 points, 6 rebound, 5 assist game. The Magic were lead by Rashard Lewis who ended up with 18 points and 10 rebounds but most of his points came late in the fourth when all has already been cast in stone. Dwight Howard had a quiet night scoring only 11 points and 10 rebounds as he was plagued with foul trouble all game long. The Lakers bench was also a key factor as Lamar Odom hit perfect from downtown to chip in 17 points and 10 rebounds off the bench.

Kobe has now proven to all the critics that he can win an NBA title without Shaquille O'Neal, referring to the fact that he has not won a title since the duo's divorce with Shaq being traded to the Heat. Now, all those who doubted have been silenced with Bryant winning the NBA's Bill Russell Finals MVP Trophy as the Lakers superstar has averaged more than 32 points per game, 5.6 rebounds, and 7.4 assists for the finals in a superb all around performance. Phil Jackson also reached a milestone as he passed Boston's great coach Red Aurbach by claiming his 10th title as a coach, being the winningest coach in the NBA.

Now, the celebrations will begin as the Los Angeles Lakers will be bringing home the Larry O'Brien Trophy to the city of Los Angeles. Congratulations to the Los Angeles Lakers, your 2009 NBA Champions!

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NBA Finals 2009 Game 5: Magic Looking to Bounce Back, Lakers Trying To Win It All!

After the exciting Game 4 win in Orlando, the Los Angeles Lakers are now one win away from an NBA Title. Will there be someone standing in their way is the big question. And undoubtedly, something (or someone) big will be there right between Kobe and the NBA Finals Bill Russell trophy, that big guy is Dwight Howard and the rest of the Orlando Magic.

After a very dissapointing 99-91 loss in Game 4, the Orlando Magic can make one last stand at home to try and stop or at least delay a Lakers celebration. Rashard Lewis, a virtual no-show in Game 4 with only 6 points to show for 46 minutes of action, needs to step up and join forces with Hedo Turkoglu and Dwight Howard to try and stop Kobe and the whole Lakers gang who can now smell the scent of victory.

On the other hand, the Lakers despite being on the verge of a championship need not be satisfied and go for the kill. Remember Dallas against Miami in '06? And that was with a 3-0 advantage. I'm not saying that the Lakers are comparable to the '06 Mavericks team, but if any team can pull off the same thing that the Heat did back then, it's the Magic. With Dwight Howard as a constant mismatch maker, Kobe, Pau and the rest of the Lakers need to go in for the kill while the Magic are still reeling from an emotional loss.

Game 5 proves to be an exciting game in this year's series. Will a new champion be crowned or will we still get to see the bright lights of LA for Game 6? These questions will be answered tonight. Game 5 will be later at 8 PM Eastern Time.

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NBA News: Sixers Trade Evans to Raptors for Kapono

The Philadelphia 76ers could not start to revamp their roster earlier for a stronger campaign next season. Even if this year’s playoffs have not yet ended, the Sixers have already made a trade with the Toronto Raptors, sending them power forward Reggie Evans for shooter Jason Kapono. With this trade the Sixers hope to add a perimeter threat in Kapono to help out the Sixers who have very limiter bombers from downtown. The Raptors on the other hand gain another big body to back up Chris Bosh (if he will return to Toronto) and Andreas Bargnani.


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Lakers vs Magic Game 4 Live! NBA Finals 2009!

With the series becoming closer with the Game 3 Magic win, Game 4 is one game that will make a big difference in the series. Will the Lakers have a 3-1 series advantage and get a chance to close out the series in Game 6 or will Orlando tie the series at 2-2 with them still hosting the Lakers for Game 6 and a chance to go ahead. Rafer Alston came up big in the previous game, scoring a series high 20 points to come out of his shooting slump. Will he still be able to maintain this level of play or will he return to his old ways in Game 1 and 2? Will Kobe Bryant come up big after shooting poorly in the 2nd half of their Game 3 loss? Find out the answers for yourself. Watch the Los Angeles Lakers and the Orlando Magic Game 7 live from your PC! With sites such as http://justin.tv or http://www.myp2p.eu, you may watch Game 7 from the comfort of your computer. Game 4 will be played tonight at the Amway Arena and will start at 9 PM Eastern. See who will come out on top in the tightly contested NBA Finals 2009!


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NBA Finals: Los Angeles Lakers vs Orlando Magic Game 3 Highlights

The Magic win Game 3 to make this year’s finals close and worth watching. While waiting for Game 4 tonight, you can check out some of the highlights from Game 3 here.


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Orlando Magic: Jameer or No Jameer?

With the Orlando Magic winning Game 3 of the NBA Finals with a great game from Rafer Alston, one question pops up in the heads of basketball fans all over the world: Jameer or no Jameer? This of course refers to Jameer Nelson, the breakout All Star guard who was injured and is now able to play. After playing almost all of the playoffs without him, should the Magic start him instead of Rafer?


Of course he is indeed an All Star, no doubt about that. He came from out of nowhere last season to being one of the elite point guards in the league this season. He helped the Orlando Magic for most of the season before succumbing to a shoulder injury which had him sidelined for the remainder of the regular season. Rafer Alston was acquired by the Magic in a trade with the Houston Rockets and has played relatively well for the team. He has lead the Magic at the point for the playoffs and has proved to be a decent stopgap at the 1.

I really think that the Magic should stick with Rafer Alston on this one. Even though Jameer is an All Star and can be of help, one thing that you must think is: How much of the All Star is Jameer Nelson now after the injury? After playing 2 games, the answers is "nowhere near". With him playing, he could risk not only bouncing out of the Finals if he re-injures his shoulder, but could potentially hamper the Magic for next season. With Rafer Alston playing big in Game 3, I think that it's a sign that he should be the man to finish up the post-season for the Magic. He has earned it and may be the key factor if Orlando plans of making the NBA Finals a series for the Los Angeles Lakers.

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NBA Finals 2009: Magic Win Game 3 at Home, Cut Lead 2-1!

It was a very happy homecoming for the Orlando Magic last night as they beat the Los Angeles Lakers 108-104 at home to keep the series tight at 2-1. The Magic had a terrible road start in the series, losing to the Lakers in the first two games. Luckily, they found their stride once more on their home floor to avoid a 0-3 hole. Leading a balanced attack for the Magic was their big three in Rashard Lewis, Hedo Turkoglu, and Dwight Howard who scored 21, 21, and 18 respectively. The big factor was the terrific shooting of the Magic, who broke the record for shooting percentage in the finals with a hot 62% from the field. Also a welcome surpirse was the emergence of Rafer Alston who after being a non-factor in the first two games, erupted for 20 points. The Lakers on the other hand were lead by Kobe Bryant's 31 points and Pau Gasol's 23. With the win, the Magic gain the chance of tying the series in their next game, which is on Tuesday. Game 4 will still be held at Amway Arena and will start at 9 PM Eastern.


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NBA Finals 2009: Game 3 a Must-Win for Orlando

The Orlando Magic are almost against the wall. With only inches to spare, what will they do? The Orlando Magic now face a tough task of trying to edge out the Los Angeles Lakers in tonight’s NBA Finals Game 3 to avoid sinking even further to a 0-3 hole. It’s a virtual must-win for Dwight Howard, Rashard Lewis, Hedo Turkoglu, and company as being down 3-0 is almost an impossible task. I know it’s possible, but given the way the Lakers are playing right now, it’s highly improbable. Kobe Bryant have been shooting on all cylinders since Game 1, will the Magic find the answer to the Black Mamba tonight? Will Dwight Howard become a more offensive threat like he was in the early stages of the Playoffs? These answers will determine one team’s demise and one team’s victory. One team’s survival and one team’s despair. We will find out after 48 minutes of intense action. Game 3 of the NBA Finals will be tonight at 9 PM Eastern time.


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NBA Finals Game 2: Los Angeles Lakers vs Orlando Magic Highlights

Check out the highlights of the NBA Finals Game 2 played between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Orlando Magic here. Expect more thunderous slams and amazing plays in this high adrenaline series!




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Lakers vs Magic Game 3 Live! NBA Finals 2009!

Watch Game 3 of the Lakers vs Magic live on your PC with Free Online Streaming! The Magic definitely played a lot better in Game 2 than they did in Game 1, unfortunately it still wasn't enough. The Orlando Magic now face an 0-2 hole to start Game 3 on their home floor. Dwight Howard has been a force on the defensive end, but he just couldn't get it going on the offensive end, will the home crowd be able to help him become a more offensive threat? Rashard Lewis was magnificent in Game 2, can he sustain this going into their home court? The Lakers on the other hand are looking to gain a commanding 3-0 lead. With the excellent play of Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol, can the Lakers increase their series lead even further? Watch Game 3 of the NBA Finals 2009 live! Game 3 is on June 9, 2009 at 9 PM Eastern Time.

Watch the Los Angeles Lakers vs the Orlando Magic and enjoy the best game in the world, NBA basketball!

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NBA Finals 2009 Game 2 Live! Los Angeles Lakers vs Orlando Magic!

Watch the NBA Finals Game 2 Live from your PC with free online streaming! Watch the live stream of Game 2 between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Orlando Magic! With tip-off of Game 2 of the NBA Finals only a few hours away, the atmosphere in Los Angeles is again at fever pitch. The Los Angeles Lakers will have a chance to extend their lead to 2-0, after they claimed game 1 with a commanding 100-75 victory. The Orlando Magic on the other hand are looking at a chance for redemption. The return of injured All Star guard Jameer Nelson didn't give the Magic their expected result. Will he be able to make his presence felt in Game 2 to lead the Magic to a series tying win or will Kobe Bryant and his comrades continue their dominance in this series? Watch the NBA finals Game 2 Live from your PC with free online streaming! Game 2 will be later tonight at 8 PM Eastern time. Watch and witness yet another spectacular game of the 2009 NBA Finals.

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NBA Finals 2009 Game 1 Live! Los Angeles Lakers vs Orlando Magic!

As the hour for the tip-off draws near, the excitement in Los Angeles can be felt. In a matter of hours, the NBA Finals will begin. The Los Angeles Lakers will host the Orlando Magic in the showdown that has been well anticipated and followed. Will Dwight Howard and the Magic be able to win the series opener against the Lakers or will Kobe Bryant finally be on his way to win a ring without Shaquille O'Neal? Watch the NBA finals Game 1 Live from your PC with free online streaming! Watch and witness the spectacle which every basketball fan dreams of, the NBA Finals.
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NBA Finals Lakers vs Magic Game 1 Live!

At long last, the journey to the NBA Finals is already here. Out of the thirty teams which started the season, now only two remain. The Los Angeles Lakers and the Orlando Magic. Both teams have gone through a lot to reach this point. Several tough series' and countless breathtaking events have now lead us to where we are now: The NBA Finals 2009!

The Orlando Magic is the big surprise this season, with Dwight Howard as the anchor of the team, the Magic have risen and beat insurmountable challenges. From defeating the defending champion Celtics, to upsetting the heavily favored LeBron James and his Cavaliers. Now, they alone are the only remaining team in the East. The Los Angeles Lakers on the other hand have been through a lot especially coming back from losing the NBA Finals last year. The Lakers are now healthier and much more focused than they were before.

Will the young Orlando Magic team be able to continue their ways of upsetting higher seeded opponents or will the Los Angeles Lakers be able to bounce back from their NBA Finals thrashing to claim the ulitmate goal in this year's NBA Finals. Watch Game 1 of the NBA Finals live from your computer! Don't be left out as the spectacle which is the NBA Finals will start and undoubtedly be a series full of excitement and suspense. Watch Game 1 of the Los Angeles Lakers and the Orlando Magic Live from your PC with free online streaming! Don't miss every shot, every dunk, every slam and enjoy the NBA Finals 2009 from your very own PC! Watch Game 1 between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Orlando Magic! Game 1 will be on June 4 at 9 PM Eastern time. Don't be left behind! Here are a few sites you may use:

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2009 NBA Finals Preview: Lakers vs. Magic - Who Will Reign Supreme?

With the two slots for the 2009 NBA Finals already filled with the upset of the Cleveland Cavaliers by the Orlando Magic, now the final battle begins. The Lakers versus the Magic. A tale of two different teams. One team has been to this stage several times, the last of which was last year but ended on a disappointing finish. Will they make up for last year's mistakes or will they be the runner up once more for the second straight year? The other team is a fresh face, with their deepest playoff run despite having injuries all over the season. With a young and dominant center, can these newcomers light up the stage and once more upset the more favored team? Let's see below to check out some of the key match-ups for both teams that may lead to victory.

Center: Dwight Howard vs. Andrew Bynum

• Okay, this doesn't really seem like much of a match-up with the way Bynum has been performing recently, or maybe not performing is the right term. With Dwight Howard clearly establishing to the whole world that he is the premiere center in the game today, can Bynum challenge Superman and make him work for his points and rebounds? This will be a match-up to watch as we can never count Bynum out.

Back court: Kobe Bryant and Derek Fisher vs. Courtney Lee and Rafer Alston

• Now this one is clearly in favor of the Lakers, with Kobe Bryant looking better than ever. He still seems like he's that 18 year old youngster in terms of speed and versatility, but now possesses the veteran IQ and wisdom earned from his 13 years in the league. Even if Derek Fisher has been a non-factor in most of the Lakers game's, Kobe surely makes this in favor of the Lakers. Alston and Lee are very decent, can shoot three's and Lee is a very good defender, so we'll see if he can try and stop the Black Mamba.

Power Forward: Pau Gasol vs. Rashard Lewis

• The match-up at the 4 is a very interesting one. On one hand, Rashard Lewis is versatile and can shoot lights out from 3 ball, while Pau Gasol has established himself as a post master of late and has an array of post moves that have made their past opponents cringe each time he touches the ball. Who will win in this duel will be a big advantage and may be a deciding factor in the series.

Bench Players:

• With the bench becoming an increasingly important part in any play-off run, it is now multiplied once the Finals is on hand. The Lakers bench are composed of Jordan Farmar, Shannon Brown, and Lamar Odom while Orlando's are Mickael Pietrus, Anthony Johnson, and Marcin Gortat. While Odom and Farmar can give any bench a run for their money, this match-up could go both ways, with how well Pietrus has been playing and Gortat emerging as a decent back-up center giving quality minutes.

Head Coach: Stan Van Gundy vs. Phil Jackson

• The battle of the head coaches is also one match-up worthy of a deeper look. Both have won titles, with Phil Jackson having more bling to show for than SVG. He has been the center of controvesy with his abilities being questioned by his superstar Dwight Howard, as well as Shaquille O'Neal. Will Stan Van Gundy be able to prove them wroing and match-up move for move with the zen master Jackson? It's gonna be one factor to look at more closely as the series progresses

With these said, I believe that the Lakers just has the deep bench, the superstar in Kobe Bryant, and an amazing supporting cast to lead them to the title. It won't be an easy fight but I think last year's runner up will make up for it this year. My prediction is Lakers in 6

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2009 NBA Playoffs: Nuggets vs. Lakers Live

Are you a Nuggets fan rooting for Melo and Chauncey or are you a Lakers fan screaming for Kobe, Pau, and Odom? Then tonight will be a special night for you as Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals will be played later at 9:00 PM Eastern Time.

The Nuggets take on the Lakers in their home turf as they try to avoid a 0-2 hole before going back to Denver for games 3 and 4 of this series. Game 1 was won by Los Angeles, but not before enduring a tightly contested second half which saw several lead changes in the final minutes. Carmelo Anthony and Kobe had spectacular games, matching each other and even at times guarding each other. Stuck in the office or don't have a TV? You can still enjoy the game by watching it for free online using your PC via live streaming. Countless sites offer free online streaming of NBA games, and especially during this year's playoffs where the game has become more exciting than ever. Below are some of the sites that you can go for free online streaming of game 2 of the Nuggets and Lakers series:

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If you cannot access these sites, you may also try to check out satellite tv services, or the NBA.com league pass as these may be the solution you are looking for. Countless services can be found online to help you in your quest to view the best game on Earth.

Will Carmelo Anthony and Chauncey Billups come back from a sorry Game 1 loss and show to Kobe Bryant and the Lakers that they do have what it takes to challenge the defending Western Conference champs? Will it be 0-2 with the series moving to Denver, or will it be 1-1? These questions and more will be answered later tonight! So log on to your PC's and stream online live, for free! Don't miss any part of the game, from tip-off to the final buzzer.