Kobe scores 26, Lakers beat Jazz to take 3-2 lead (AP)

May 15th, 2008

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) and Utah Jazz forward Carlos Boozer, right, react after Bryant was called out of bounds during the second quarter in Game 5 of an NBA Western Conference semifinal basketball series, Wednesday, May 14, 2008 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian)AP - So much for Kobe Bryant's sore lower back. Bryant scored 26 points, his teammates kept Utah at bay down the stretch, and Los Angeles Lakers extended the stunning home success by NBA teams in the second round of the playoffs, beating the Jazz 111-104 on Wednesday night to take a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference semifinals.




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