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Lakers Clinch Playoffs Spot With Memphis Win Over Utah

Zach Randolph had 25 points and 19 rebounds and the Memphis Grizzlies ended Utah’s playoff hopes with an 86-70 victory over the Jazz on Wednesday.

2013/04/17

Mo Williams #5 of the Utah Jazz advances the ball against Ricky Rubio #9 of the Minnesota Timberwolves on April 15, 2013 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (credit: David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Jazz Keep Playoff Hopes Alive After 96-80 Win Over Wolves

Al Jefferson had 22 points and eight rebounds to help Utah keep its playoff hopes alive with a 96-80 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night.

2013/04/15

Kobe Bryant is expected to be out six to nine months after suffering a torn left Achilles' tendon in last Friday's game against the Golden State Warriors.(credit: Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

Amnesty For Kobe? Lakers Face $80M Decision In July

Has the face of the Los Angeles Lakers franchise played his last game for the purple and gold?

2013/04/15

Pau Gasol greets fans post victory Sunday night. (credit: Noah Graham/National Basketball)

Kobe-Less Lakers Beat Spurs, 91-86

An empty chair sat in front of Kobe Bryant’s locker Sunday night, and the Los Angeles Lakers realized they would have to fill it together.

2013/04/14

Kobe Bryant tweeted (@KobeBryant) photos to fans making fun of how he looked as he got ready for surgery. He said, “Surgery prep time. Lookin like Mrs. Doubtfire with a jerri curl cap lol Anesthesia next #highasakite #mambaout.” (credit: twitter.com/kobebryant)

Bryant Recovering After ‘Successful Surgery’ On Torn Achilles Tendon

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant was recovering this weekend after surgery to repair his left Achilles tendon.

2013/04/14

Bryant Undergoes Surgery To Repair Torn Achilles Tendon

Lakers guard Kobe Bryant underwent surgery Saturday for what appeared to be a rupture of his Achilles tendon, the team said.

2013/04/13

Golden State Warriors v Los Angeles Lakers

Gasol’s Triple-Double Overcomes Kobe’s Injury To Help Lakers Edge Warriors

Kobe Bryant scored 34 points while playing much of the second half in obvious pain from his injured left leg, and the Lakers rallied in the final minutes without him to stay in the playoff picture with a victory over the Golden State Warriors.

2013/04/12

Kobe Bryant Convinced He Suffered Torn Achilles In Friday’s Game, Likely Out For Season

The Los Angeles Lakers have announced via Twitter that Kobe Bryant has suffered a possible torn Achilles in Friday night’s game against the Golden State Warriors.

2013/04/12

Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers, wearing an NBA Green Week T-shirt, sits on the bench before playing against the Portland Trail Blazers on April 10, 2013 at the Rose Garden Arena in Portland, Oregon. (credit: Sam Forencich/NBAE via Getty Images)

Lakers Pull Closer To Playoff Berth With 113-106 Win In Portland

Kobe Bryant scored a season-high 47 points and the Los Angeles Lakers pulled closer to a playoff berth with a 113-106 victory over the short-handed Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night.

2013/04/10

Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives against Greivis Vasquez #21 the New Orleans Hornets at Staples Center on April 9, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. The Lakers won 104-96. (credit: Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

Lakers Keep Playoff Hopes Alive With 104-96 Win Over Hornets

Kobe fueled a desperate rally with 23 of his 30 points in the last 12 minutes, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the New Orleans Hornets 104-96 on Tuesday night to keep their playoff hopes alive.

2013/04/09

Ryan Hollins #15 of the Los Angeles Clippers slam dunks the ball over Antawn Jamison #4 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half of the NBA game at Staples Center on April 7, 2013 in Los Angeles. The Clippers defeated the Lakers 109-95. (credit: Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Clippers Beat Lakers 109-95 To Win Division Title

Blake Griffin had 24 points and 12 rebounds, and the playoff-bound Los Angeles Clippers beat the Lakers 109-95 on Sunday to clinch their first Pacific Division title in franchise history against a team that has long overshadowed them.

2013/04/07

Nash Questionable Friday Against Memphis

Steve Nash could return from a hamstring issue for Friday night’s home matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies, though, potentially easing the burden on the 34-year-old Bryant.

2013/04/04

Amanda and Andy Enfield look on during the press conference to introduce Andy Enfield as USC's new basketball head coach on April 3, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Victor Decolongon/Getty Images)

USC Introduces New Hoops Coach Andy Enfield

Andy Enfield used to drive by the Southern California campus while visiting his brother who lives in the area. He said he would think: “Wow, what a great place.”

2013/04/03

LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 2: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts after making a shot against the Dallas Mavericks at Staples Center on April 2, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

Lakers Tie Utah For 8th Spot After Rout Over Mavericks

Kobe Bryant had 23 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists in his 19th career triple-double, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Dallas Mavericks 101-81 Tuesday night in a key game for the two teams struggling to get into the Western Conference playoff picture.

2013/04/02