May
The month of May saw the Lakers face the Utah Jazz and the Phoenix Suns in the second and third rounds of the post-season. After roaring past the Jazz in impressive fashion, the Lakers faced an exciting Suns squad that was looking to knock off the defending champs and head to the NBA Finals. With the series tied at two games apiece, the newest Laker, Ron Artest, etched his name in Lakers lore:
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