Lakers Win But Defense Still A Concern

L.A. Times - Sports, Los Angeles Times: Sports
Wed, 04/22/2009 - 11:03am

They take a 2-0 lead in their playoff series against the Jazz, but again they give up more than 100 points. All the things the Lakers hoped to get accomplished in Game 2 against the Utah Jazz, for the most part they did.

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