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Hidden X factor gives Lakers wins and Suns hope

By John Hollinger
ESPN Insider

Tuesday, May 2, 2006

In playoff basketball, sometimes the surprise isn't the what of a series -- it's the how. Take the Lakers' series against Phoenix, for instance. Considering how both teams ended the season, few could say they're amazed the Lakers are holding a 3-1 lead. Mildly surprised, yes -- most prognosticators gave Phoenix a slight edge -- but everyone knew this was within the realm of possibility. What's utterly shocking, however, is the way the Lakers have done it. The general consensus was that ...

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