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Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, right, shoots over Phoenix Suns guard Jason Richardson during the second half of Game 6 of the NBA Western Conference finals Saturday, May 29, 2010, in Phoenix. Bryant and his Lakers are in the NBA Finals for the third straight season with a 37-point performance in a series-clinching 111-103 victory over the Suns.
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Los Angeles Lakers' Pau Gasol, right, of Spain, scores over Phoenix Suns' Amare Stoudemire, left, and Jason Richardson in the second half in Game 6 of the NBA basketball Western Conference finals Saturday, May 29, 2010, in Phoenix. The Lakers defeated the Suns 111-103, to advance to the NBA Finals to face the Boston Celtics.
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Phoenix Suns playres from left, Louis Amundson, Earl Clark and Robin Lopez react to action against the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half of Game 6 of the NBA Western Conference finals Saturday, May 29, 2010, in Phoenix. The Lakers won 111-103.
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Former Boston Celtics great Dave Cowens, right, presents the Eastern Conference Champion Trophy to Celtics Managing Partner Wyc Grousbeck, left, as Celtics President Danny Ainge, rear, watches after the Celtics beat the Orlando Magic 96-84 in Game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference finals in Boston, Friday, May 28, 2010.
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Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce celebrates as the fourth quarter draws to an end against the Orlando Magic in Game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference finals in Boston, Friday, May 28, 2010. The Celtics won 96-84 to advance to the NBA finals.
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Boston Celtics guard Rajon Rondo (9) falls after shooting between Orlando Magic forward Rashard Lewis (9) and center Dwight Howard (12) during the first quarter in Game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference finals in Boston, Friday, May 28, 2010.
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Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, rear, hugs forward Ron Artest after Artest's last-second basket that gave the Lakers a 103-101 win over the Phoenix Suns in Game 5 of the NBA Western Conference finals Thursday, May 27, 2010, in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Lakers forward Ron Artest puts up the winning shot as Phoenix Suns forward Jared Dudley, left, and guard Jason Richardson look on during the second half of Game 5 of the NBA Western Conference finals, Thursday, May 27, 2010, in Los Angeles. The Lakers won 103-101.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant stumbles with the ball as Phoenix Suns guard Steve Nash hits the floor during the first half of Game 5 of the NBA Western Conference finals Thursday, May 27, 2010, in Los Angeles.
Orlando Magic guard Jameer Nelson celebrates a 3-point shot in the second half in Game 5 of the NBA Eastern Conference basketball finals against the Boston Celtics in Orlando, Fla., Wednesday, May 26, 2010. Orlando won 113-92.
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Orlando Magic's Dwight Howard (12) and Marcin Gortat (13) defend against Boston Celtics' Paul Pierce (34) during the second half of Game 5 of the NBA Eastern Conference finals in Orlando, Fla., Wednesday May 26, 2010. The Magic defeated the Celtics 113-92.
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Boston Celtics' Rasheed Wallace, right, blocks a shot by Orlando Magic's Dwight Howard (12) during the first half of Game 5 of the NBA Eastern Conference finals in Orlando, Fla., Wednesday, May 26, 2010. Orlando won 113-92.
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Fans congratulate Phoenix Suns forward Amare Stoudemire after the Suns beat the Los Angeles Lakers 115-106 in Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals Tuesday, May 25, 2010, in Phoenix. Stoudemire led Phoenix with 21 points.
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Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant has an exchange with official Ken Mauer during the first half of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals against the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday, May 25, 2010, in Phoenix. The Suns got a decisive performance from their hustling bench to overcome Kobe Bryant's 38-point, 10-assist performance and beat the Lakers 115-106.
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Phoenix Suns forward Amare Stoudemire shoots as Los Angeles Lakers forward Pau Gasol defends during the second half of Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals Tuesday, May 25, 2010, in Phoenix. Gasol managed just 15 points after getting 29 and 23 in the previous two contests.
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Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard (12) strips the ball from Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce (34) in the first quarter of Game 4 in the NBA Eastern Conference finals in Boston, Monday, May 24, 2010. Howard had 32 points and 16 rebounds to lead the Magic to a 96-92 victory over Boston to avoid a four-game sweep.
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Boston Celtics center Kendrick Perkins leads cheers in the third quarter of Game 4 against the Orlando Magic in the NBA Eastern Conference finals in Boston, Monday, May 24, 2010.
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Boston Celtics defenders, including Michael Finley, right, block the view of Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard (12) as he drives in the second quarter of Game 4 in the NBA Eastern Conference finals in Boston, Monday, May 24, 2010.
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Phoenix Suns forward Amare Stoudemire and Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant go after a loose ball during the second half of Game 3 of the NBA Western Conference finals Sunday, May 23, 2010, in Phoenix. Phoenix won 118-109.
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After being hit in the nose by Los Angeles Lakers guard Derek Fisher, left, Phoenix Suns guard Steve Nash, second from right, is escorted down the floor by forward Amare Stoudemire as guard Jason Richardson reacts during the second half of Game 3 of the NBA Western Conference finals Sunday, May 23, 2010, in Phoenix. Phoenix won 118-109.
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Phoenix Suns forward Amare Stoudemire reacts to being fouled by Los Angeles Lakers forward Pau Gasol, of Spain, during the second half of Game 3 of the NBA Western Conference finals Sunday, May 23, 2010, in Phoenix. The Suns won 118-109. The Lakers lead the series 2-1.
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Sweat drips off the face of Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett as he prepares to face the Orlando Magic during second half in Game 3 of the NBA Eastern Conference finals in Boston, Saturday, May 22, 2010. The Celtics beat the Magic 94-71, taking a 3-0 lead in the series.
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Orlando Magic guard J.J. Reddick fights for the ball against Boston Celtics forward Rasheed Wallace during second half in Game 3 of the NBA Eastern Conference finals in Boston, Saturday, May 22, 2010. The Celtics beat the Magic 94-71, taking a 3-0 lead in the series.
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Boston Celtics center Kendrick Perkins shoots over Orlando Magic forward Dwight Howard during second half in Game 3 of the NBA Eastern Conference finals in Boston, Saturday, May 22, 2010. The Celtics beat the Magic 94-71, taking a 3-0 lead in the series.
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Phoenix Suns guard Jason Richardson, left, and forward Amare Stoudemire get tangled up while defending Los Angeles Lakers forward Pau Gasol during the second half of Game 2 of the NBA Western Conference finals Wednesday, May 19, 2010, in Los Angeles. Gasol scored 14 of his 29 points in the fourth quarter as the Lakers roared away in the final minutes for a 124-112 victory to claim a series lead that seems much more daunting than 2-0.
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Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant and Phoenix Suns forward Grant Hill go after a loose ball during the first half of Game 2 the NBA basketball Western Conference finals Wednesday, May 19, 2010, in Los Angeles. Bryant had 21 points and 13 assists in the Lakers 124-112 win.
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Phoenix Suns center Robin Lopez, right, and Los Angeles Lakers forward Pau Gasol go after a rebound during the first half of Game 2 of the NBA Western Conference finals, Wednesday, May 19, 2010, in Los Angeles. The Lakers won 124-112 to take a 2-0 series lead.
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Official Joe Crawford gives possession of the ball to the Los Angeles Lakers after colliding with Phoenix Suns guard Goran Dragic during the second half of Game 2 of the NBA Western Conference finals Wednesday, May 19, 2010, in Los Angeles. The Lakers won 124-112 to take a 2-0 series lead.
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Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard, right, looks back as Boston Celtics guard Ray Allen, left, is congratulated by Brian Scalabrine after the Celtics won Game 2, 95-92, in the NBA Eastern Conference finals in Orlando, Fla., Tuesday, May 18, 2010. Dwight Howard had 30 points for the Magic, who overcame an 11-point deficit to take a brief lead in the fourth quarter -- but they couldn't hold it.
Boston Celtics forwards Kevin Garnett (5) and Brian Scalabrine celebrate as they walk off the court after the Celtics defeated the Orlando Magic 95-92 in Game 2 of the NBA Eastern Conference finals in Orlando, Fla., Tuesday, May 18, 2010.
Orlando Magic guard Vince Carter, center, loses the ball as he drives between Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce, left, and guard Rajon Rondo during the second half in Game 2 of the NBA Eastern Conference finals in Orlando, Fla., Tuesday, May 18, 2010. Carter missed two free throws with 31.9 seconds left that cost Orlando dearly. Boston won 95-92.
Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce, center right is held back by teammates Rasheed Wallace, left, Rajon Rondo (9) and Ray Allen, right, after being on the receiving end of a flagrant foul from Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard, as referee Marc Davis, left, watches during the first half of Game 2 in the NBA Eastern Conference finals in Orlando, Fla., Tuesday, May 18, 2010.
Phoenix Suns guard Steve Nash tries to pass the ball against Los Angeles Lakers forward Lamar Odom, left and guard Derek Fisher during the second half of Game 1 of the NBA Western Conference finals Monday, May 17, 2010, in Los Angeles. The Lakers won 128-107.
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Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant knocks the ball away from Phoenix Suns guard Jason Richardson during the first half of Game 1 of the NBA Western Conference finals Monday, May 17, 2010, in Los Angeles. Bryant scored 40 points, Lamar Odom added 19 points and 19 rebounds, and the Lakers opened the series with ruthless offensive efficiency in a 128-107 victory.
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Los Angeles Lakers guard Shannon Brown attempts a dunk as Phoenix Suns forward Amare Stoudemire, left, and guard Jason Richardson defend during the second half of Game 1 of the NBA Western Conference finals, Monday, May 17, 2010, in Los Angeles. The Lakers won 128-107.
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Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant tumbles under Phoenix Suns guard Jason Richardson during the first half of Game 1 of the NBA Western Conference finals Monday, May 17, 2010, in Los Angeles.
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Boston Celtics guard Ray Allen (20) shoots over Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard (12) during the first half in Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference finals in Orlando, Fla., Sunday, May 16, 2010.
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Boston Celtics guard Rajon Rondo, right, falls a Orlando Magic guard Jameer Nelson, left, dribbles up court during the second half in Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference finals in Orlando, Fla., Sunday, May 16, 2010. Boston won 92-88.
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Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce (34) drives to the basket as Orlando Magic center Marcin Gortat (13), of Poland, defends during the second half in Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference finals in Orlando, Fla., Sunday, May 16, 2010. Boston won 92-88.
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Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard, left, shoots over Boston Celtics center Kendrick Perkins during the second half in Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference finals in Orlando, Fla., Sunday, May 16, 2010. Boston won 92-88.
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