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Burdens of Proof

By By Marc Stein

Wednesday, February 5, 2003

Yes, Shaquille O'Neal has to have a monster second half to save the Lakers. Yes, Wally Szczerbiak needs to step up his game in Minnesotawhere Kevin Garnett has been a Lonely Ticket all season. But who else out there needs to prove himself to help his team's postseason chances? Here are five pivotal players to watch: KWAME BROWN, Wizards F/C Or maybe it's Christian Laettner. Perhaps an expanded role for Charles Oakley. Point is, the Wizards needs one or more of their big men to play big, espe ...

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