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Article: WESTERN CONFERENCE FINALS PREVIEW; [1] Los Angeles Lakers vs. [2] Denver Nuggets.(SPORTS)(NBA PLAYOFFS)(Column)

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May 19, 2009
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Byline: Mike Jones, THE WASHINGTON TIMES

No. 1 Lakers

How they got here: Defeated No. 8 Utah 4-1; defeated No. 5 Houston 4-3

Coach: Phil Jackson (ninth year in Los Angeles, 18th overall)

Why they will advance: The Lakers are led by the NBA's best closer, Kobe Bryant, and have an imposing front line featuring Pau Gasol and Andrew Bynum. They also boast valuable experience, having reached the finals last season with virtually the same team. Bryant and point guard Derek Fisher have four finals appearances under their belts.

Why they won't: The Lakers, in Bryant's words, were bipolar in their conference semifinal series against ...

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