Audio: Scott Howard-Cooper Talks About Lakers Struggles Against The Mavericks
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A standing-room only crowd packed things beyond the 17,317-seat capacity, clanking cow bells and roaring louder than they had in years. They brought handmade signs, painted their faces and cheered their loudest to will their beloved team back. And they nearly did.
Kobe Bryant has been fined $100,000 by the NBA for using a derogatory gay term in frustration over a referee's call.
Some will cry. Others will protest. There will be signs of support and banners expressing anger. And in the end, no matter the score, everyone will say goodbye.
