Lakers find themselves in deep hole now down 2-0 to Dallas Mavericks; links
 

Lakers on the ropes. (Mike Bresnahan, Los Angeles Times). Gasol, team appear finished. (Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times). Rose gets MVP trophy, Bulls win. (David Haugh, Chicago Tribune). Stern wants to keep labor miss out of courts. (NBA.com)....

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