The Los Angeles Lakers are trying to accomplish something only the Boston Celtics have done in this series so far, win two games in a row.
This would be a tall order for any other team but the Lakers have 'The Mamba,' Kobe Bryant and home court advantage on their side. Those things alone may make the Lakers championship dreams a reality.
The Celtics and the Lakers are well coached and both have brought a championship pedigree to the chase for the gold ball.
It's Kobe Bryant wanting to further distance himself from Shaquille O'Neal by winning one more championship without him.
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Article written by Frances White