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It was a slim two-point win for the Los Angeles Lakers, but it was a record-breaking conclusion for Coach Phil Jackson.

In Jackson’s storied coaching career, particularly with the Lakers, he has always been taken up or measured against Pat Riley.

But after the Lakers finally closed out the stubborn Charlotte Bobcats with 99-97 victory on Thursday, the 64-year-old Jackson became LA’s most successful coach, eclipsing the equally decorated career wins of Riley. continue reading…

Photo Credit: Slam

Photo Credit: Slam

As if Kobe Bryant’s resume is not decorated enough, he etched his name in the history books again with his 100th 40-point performance on Tuesday.

When the tenacious Detroit Pistons just wouldn’t go away in the fourth quarter on Tuesday night’s game, the Los Angeles Lakers went to their franchise player, Bryant.

Bryant, the reigning National Basketball Association (NBA) Finals Most Valuable Player (MVP), did not disappoint, firing his cylinders during the crucial period when the Pistons climbed back from a 28-point deficit with an 18-7 run. continue reading…