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Article: San Antonio Spurs vs. [1] Los Angeles Lakers.(SPORTS)(WESTERN CONFERENCE FINALS)
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- The Washington Times (Washington, DC)
- Article date:
- May 21, 2008
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Byline: Mike Jones, THE WASHINGTON TIMES
KEYS TO THE SERIES
Experience: The Spurs have the same core group that won titles in 2003, 2005 and 2007. The Lakers, meanwhile, have only Kobe Bryant and Derek Fisher from the teams that won three straight titles from 2000 to 2002 and will have to - as Bryant put it - "grow up against the defending champs."
Ball movement: Both teams excel at creating scoring opportunities for their teammates. For the Spurs, it starts with Tony Parker penetrating and finding teammates. San Antonio also exercises great patience in working for the perfect shot. The Lakers have so many weapons and cause headaches moving off ...