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Lakers hold off Thunder in Game 3

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The Lakers beat the Thunder 99-96 Saturday night in the NBA's Western Conference semifinals to assure a Game 5 Monday night at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Photos Box score
Tramel: Kobe Bryant hogged the ball. Kevin Durant didn't. Free throws help Lakers hold off Thunder in Game 3
Mike Breen and Jeff Van Gundy shine during Game 3 Sights and sounds from Game 3 Quotable Report card World Peace in another skirmish OKC Thunder Q&A: Kendrick Perkins says 'I'm fine, but I ain't fine'

OKC Thunder: Kevin Durant needs to shoot more

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Berry Tramel commentary -- The Thunder has to have Durant be selfish in a game like this. He's a heck of a playmaker, but he's an even better scorer. Slay the dragon. Shoot the ball. Win the game.

Free throws help Lakers hold off Thunder in Game 3

Sports | Published: Sat, May 19, 2012 | Comment on this article Leave a comment

Los Angeles converted an astounding 41 of 42 free throws compared to OKC hitting 26 of 28.

Sights and Sounds from Game 3 of Thunder-Laker series

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The Western Conference semifinals shifted to Los Angeles on Friday — but the Thunder Bandwagon keeps rolling along.

World Peace in another skirmish

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Lakers star tangles with Thunder guard Russell Westbrook while going for loose ball, resulting in a technical for both World Peace and Westbrook.

Kendrick Perkins says 'I'm fine, but I ain't fine'

Sports | Published: Fri, May 18, 2012 | Comment on this article Leave a comment

The Thunder big man discusses his injury, dealing with Andrew Bynum and playing at the Staples Center.

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Lakers hold off Thunder in Game 3

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OKC Thunder: Free throws help Lakers hold off...

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Los Angeles converted an astounding 41 of 42 free throws compared to OKC hitting 26 of 28.

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OKC Thunder: Kevin Durant needs to shoot more

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Berry Tramel commentary -- The Thunder has to have Durant be selfish in a game like this. He's a heck of a playmaker, but he's...

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Kobe leads Lakers past Thunder in 99-96 thriller Updated: 3 hr ago LOS ANGELES (AP) — With their Game 2 collapse still fresh in their minds, the Los Angeles Lakers avoided a sequel with the only game plan they're confident will work against the younger, faster Oklahoma City Thunder. They got slow. They got into the paint. And they got to the free-throw line 42 times, incredibly... Read More
76ers stun Celtics 92-83 in Game 4 to even series Updated: 4 hr ago PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Andre Iguodala squared up for a 3-pointer from the wing like he had hundreds of times in his career. This shot was different from all the others. Iguodala continued a postseason where his final numbers don't pop on the box score, but the buckets are as pivotal as they get. He snapped a tie... Read More
Lakers hold off Thunder in Game 3 Updated: 6 hr ago The Lakers beat the Thunder 99-96 Saturday night in the NBA's Western Conference semifinals to assure a Game 5 Monday night at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Read More
Remote patrol: Mike Breen and Jeff Van Gundy shine during Game 3 Updated: 6 hr ago ABC/ESPN's top broadcast duo analyze Lakers win over OKC Thunder Read More
OKC Thunder: Kevin Durant needs to shoot more Updated: 7 hr ago Berry Tramel commentary -- The Thunder has to have Durant be selfish in a game like this. He's a heck of a playmaker, but he's an even better scorer. Slay the dragon. Shoot the ball. Win the game. Read More
OKC Thunder: Free throws help Lakers hold off Thunder in Game 3 Published: Sat, May 19, 2012 Los Angeles converted an astounding 41 of 42 free throws compared to OKC hitting 26 of 28. Read More
OKC Thunder-Lakers quoteboard: Jeff Van Gundy thinks James Harden should be Olympian Published: Sat, May 19, 2012 A look at what analysts, players, coaches and others said during and after the Thunder's game vs. the Lakers on Friday night. Read More
Thunder-Lakers Game 3 report card: Kendrick Perkins gets an 'A', composure a 'B' Published: Sat, May 19, 2012 Staff Writer Berry Tramel hands out grades for the Lakers' 99-96 victory over Thunder Read More

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