Lakers clinch playoff berth when Jazz lose to Grizzlies
Zach Randolph has 25 points and 19 rebounds to lead Memphis to an 86-70 victory that eliminated Utah from postseason contention. Zach Randolph has 25 points and 19 rebounds to lead Memphis to an 86-70 victory that eliminated Utah from postseason contention.
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Rumors of Phil Jackson's return fuel Lakers fans
Many believe the Lakers need a coaching change although others say Mike D'Antoni can't be blamed for numerous injuries. Many believe the Lakers need a coaching change although others say Mike D'Antoni can't be blamed for numerous injuries.
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Mitch Kupchak says Lakers Coach Mike D'Antoni will be back
'I think he's done a great job,' L.A. general manager says of coach. 'There's been no discussions otherwise.' 'I think he's done a great job,' L.A. general manager says of coach. 'There's been no discussions otherwise.'
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Lakers defeat Rockets to earn No. 7 seeding in West playoffs
Pau Gasol has a triple-double, Steve Blake has 24 points and the Lakers get a first-round matchup against the San Antonio Spurs with a 99-95 overtime victory. Pau Gasol has a triple-double, Steve Blake has 24 points and the Lakers get a first-round matchup against the San Antonio Spurs with a 99-95 overtime victory.
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As time goes by, Lakers pass a test against Rockets
They secure a playoff spot before taking the court when the Jazz loses in Memphis, yet suspense keeps building until earning No. 7 seeding in the West with an overtime victory against Houston. They secure a playoff spot before taking the court when the Jazz loses in Memphis, yet suspense keeps building until earning No. 7 seeding in the West with an overtime victory against Houston.
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