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Article: Bryant spurs Lakers; Streak: L.A. wins 16th straight game and takes 1-0 lead over San Antonio
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- Telegraph - Herald (Dubuque)
- Article date:
- May 20, 2001
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SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Shaquille O'Neal has been convinced. Kobe
Bryant is the best.
"I told Kobe that he was my idol," O'Neal said. "I'm serious.
He's playing phenomenal. I think he's the best player in the league,
by far."
With his take-your-breath-away moves and long-range daggers,
Bryant stole San Antonio's homecourt advantage in a hurry in the
Western Conference finals.
He scored 45 points on 19-for-35 shooting and grabbed 10 rebounds
as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Spurs, 104-90, Saturday in Game
1.
Shaquille O'Neal added 28 points, 14 rebounds and six assists as
the Lakers won their 16th in a row - eighth in the playoffs. He even
made six of eight free throws.
Game 2 is Monday night in ...