Lakers top 76ers in Game 2 to even NBA Finals 1-1
Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant produced 59 points as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated Philadelphia 98 to 89 at Staples Center. Bryant scored 31 and O'Neal 28 with 20 rebounds and eight blocks, while Allen Iverson added 23 for the 76ers in a tense, improved Lakers performance.
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Lakers tie series with 98 89 win over 76ers
Shaquille ONeal tied a finals blocks record and fouled out in 2 minutes of the fourth quarter as the Lakers held off the 76ers 98 89 to even the series. Kobe Bryant contributed 27 points while Derek Fisher scored 14 and Iverson struggled with tight defense.
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Lakers edge 76ers in high scoring clash 98 to 89
Philadelphia led by Mutombo 16 points and Snow 12 paced 76ers while Shaquille O Neal dropped 28 for the Lakers. Bryant added 32 for L A as both teams combined for 187 points. Iverson and O Neal drew technical fouls in a tight game before 18 997 at the arena.
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Lakers Trail 76ers In OT To Open Finals Drama
In Philadelphia, the 76ers edged the Lakers 107 101 in overtime on June 6, tying the series at one. On June 8 the Lakers won 98 89 in Los Angeles to even the series at 1 1. Upcoming games shift to Philadelphia with games on June 10 June 13 and June 15 and potential games June 18 and June 20 if necessary.
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Ali beats Frazier Lyde by majority decision in turnstone bout
Laila Ali, 23, outscores Jacqui Frazier Lyde over eight rounds at Turning Stone Casino Verona. The daughters of boxing legends traded heavy blows with Ali improving to 10-0 as Muhammad Ali attended the bout. Frazier Lyde, 39, fought gamely despite fatigue across the brisk middle rounds.
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