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No Surprises in the Lakers 113-100 Win in Game 1 vs. Utah
Published by Lakers101.com on April 20, 2009
Article Source: Bleacher Report - NBA
The game was far from smooth—67 total free throws, three technicals, and a number of bruises—but a 13 point victory in Game 1 vs. the Jazz in the STAPLES Center is a result any Lakers fan would ask for.
The Lakers used a balanced attack to defeat the Jazz on this day. Kobe Bryant finished with 24 points and eight assists on 9-17 from the field; Pau Gasol added 20 points and nine rebounds; and Trevor Ariza had a playoff career high of 21 points on 8-10 shooting and 3-4 threes.
Meanwhile, we all knew Utah would scrap, Deron Williams would break down our D, and things would get testy. What I di...
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