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NBA playoffs 2013, Spurs vs. Lakers: L.A. embarrassed in four-game sweep
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April 29, 2013
How wrong we were
The beginning of the NBA season seems so long ago. That goes double for the Lakers, who were supposed to be good enough to not get swept out of the first round. We review our preview of L.A. in the wake of their dismissal.
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April 28, 2013
It's over: Spurs sweep Lakers out of the playoffs
The Spurs dominated Game 4 against the Lakers as they completed their sweep of the Lakers. They will advance to face either the Nuggets or Warriors in the Western Conference semifinals.
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April 28, 2013
Spurs lead Lakers at halftime, 52-34
The Lakers are one loss away from being swept by the the Spurs, who are leading at the half.
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April 28, 2013
Gasol will play Game 4 with torn finger ligament
Pau Gasol will play the Los Angeles Lakers' Game 4 with a splint on his right middle finger.
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April 28, 2013
Can Pau and Dwight dominate?
Minus Tiago Splitter, Pau Gasol and Dwight Howard need to have big efforts Sunday for the Lakers to extend their series with the Spurs.
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April 27, 2013
Splitter out indefinitely
Spurs center Tiago Splitter is out indefinitely with a sprained ankle, but the team is hoping he will return if the team advances to the next round.
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April 27, 2013
"Focus and health" paramount for Spurs
Duncan and the Spurs have positioned themselves to get plenty of rest before the Western Conference Semifinals.
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April 27, 2013
Metta World Peace says he'll miss Game 4
The Lakers injury list would be comically long if it weren't so sad.
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April 27, 2013
Dwight Howard frustrated in press conference
The Lakers big man's disappointing first season in Los Angeles is nearing its end. And Howard's frustrated about how it's ending.
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April 27, 2013
Spurs hand Lakers worst home playoff loss
The Spurs spread the wealth and left the Lakers looking poor in Game 3.
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April 26, 2013
Spurs face desperate Lakers in Los Angeles
The Spurs head to Los Angeles with an opportunity to pick up their third-straight win in their opening playoff series. Will the Spurs move one step closer to sweeping the Lakers, or will the Lakers pull out a desperation win at home?
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April 26, 2013
Nash could play for banged-up Lakers
Steve Nash might be able to play for the Lakers, which is great news for a team that was on the verge of starting some guys you've only heard of if you're a complete basketball nerd.
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April 25, 2013
Lakers' Nash, Blake & Meeks hurt heading to Game 3
The Los Angeles Lakers' perimeter depth was struck three-fold by injuries in a Game 2 loss to the San Antonio Spurs.
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April 25, 2013
Time to think about Dwight's future
Dwight Howard will be a free agent in July. If he prioritizes a championship, are there any better options than L.A.?
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April 25, 2013
Nash to receive 3rd epidural
Steve Nash may have pushed through an injury during the Lakers' Game 2 loss to the Spurs on Wednesday. Here's the latest on his injury status and the chances that he will be ready for Game 3.
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April 25, 2013
Parker, Spurs topple hobbled Lakers in Game 2
Dwight Howard played well, but the San Antonio's execution behind Tony Parker's stellar game proved to be too much for the visitors to overcome on Wednesday night.
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April 24, 2013
Spurs end 1st half with 13-2 run to grab lead
San Antonio is shooting a whopping 52.2 percent from the field and exploited L.A. turnovers late to take momentum into the half.
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April 24, 2013
Lakers look to avoid 2-0 deficit in San Antonio
What can the Lakers do to avoid taking a 2-0 series deficit back to Staples Center later this week?
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April 24, 2013
The Lakers need to make open shots
The Spurs bullied the Lakers in the paint throughout Game 1, daring the Lakers to beat them from the perimeter. What do the Lakers do? Break through the barrier and make San Antonio pay for gambling.
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April 24, 2013
Hill could return for Lakers in Game 2
Returning much earlier than expected, Lakers big man Jordan Hill could play in Game 2 against the Spurs on Wednesday night.
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April 22, 2013
Steve Nash should be ready for Game 2 vs. Spurs
The Los Angeles Lakers should have their point guard available against the San Antonio Spurs despite him not being himself in Game 1.
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April 22, 2013
The real issue with the Lakers' offense
Many criticized the Lakers for not getting the ball down low enough against the Spurs in Game 1, but was that the real issue? We explain why the fix is more complex than one might think.
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April 22, 2013
Phil Jackson still haunts the Lakers
Lakers management tried to disappear Phil Jackson's imprint from the team two years ago. We're still talking about the Zen Master after a Lakers loss. Welp.