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Fresh off a hard-fought Game 3 win, Kobe and the Lakers try to even the series at home. Dime chat   Listen   Quick turnaround

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With their season all but on the line Friday, the Lakers delivered at the line. Led by Kobe (18 for 18), L.A. hit 41 of 42 FTs to get past OKC in Game 3. Reaction » Recap »Lakers-Thunder »

Michael Wilbon, Magic Johnson, Jon Barry and Chris Broussard on Spurs taking 3-0 lead behind 24-0 run.

Tony Parker comments on his team's comeback win against the Clippers in Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals.

Magic Johnson, Jon Barry, Chris Broussard and Michael Wilbon preview Game 4 between the Thunder and the Lakers.

Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook combine for 68 points as Thunder finish on 25-9 run to grab 3-1 lead over Lakers.

Kobe Bryant explains why Pau Gasol needs to bypass his passive play in order for the Lakers to come back against the Thunder.