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Lakers dethroned by superior team

By By Terry Brown
NBA Insider

Friday, May 16, 2003

The San Antonio Spurs defeated the three-time defending champs last night in a game that didn't involve a single controversial call as the Los Angeles Lakers' reign came to an end in an irrefutable 28-point loss. "We are severely disappointed we couldn't make a run for the championship and get our opportunity to win a fourth," Laker coach Phil Jackson said in the Los Angeles Times. "It tells us something about how difficult it is and how much dedication and discipline you have to have to ...

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