By Mike Bresnahan
Less than two days after beating Denver, the Lakers play Oklahoma City in the Western Conference semifinals. The Thunder hasn't played since sweeping Dallas on May 5.
By Mark Medina
After being publicly criticized for inconsistency by Magic Johnson, the Lakers center posted 17 points and 18 rebounds to help L.A. secure a final victory over Denver to win the series.
By Ben Bolch
A caspulized look at the semifinal series between the Spurs-Clippers and the Lakers-Thunder.
By Ben Bolch
A former L.A. mainstay and his Oklahoma City Thunder teammate — who suffered a concussion when he was elbowed by Metta World Peace — meet the Lakers again in the NBA Western Conference semifinals.
By Ben Bolch
The guard makes the most of his three-point opportunities, scoring 19 clutch points off the bench to eliminate Denver in Game 7.
By Mike Bresnahan
It's the veteran and playoff-tested Lakers taking on young and athletic Oklahoma City, which has much to prove.
By Melissa Rohlin
Bryant's eight assists help get teammates involved in the Game 7 victory over Denver in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
By Bill Plaschke
They show some heart down the stretch to oust the Nuggets, but the Thunder will be even tougher.
By Mike Bresnahan
L.A.'s 7-footers, Pau Gasol and Andrew Bynum, combine for 39 points, 35 rebounds and 10 blocks, and Steve Blake scores 19 in 96-87 victory that lifts Lakers into West semifinals against Oklahoma City.
By Ben Bolch
Magic Johnson says Lakers Coach Mike Brown, center Andrew Bynum and forward Pau Gasol would be on the way out if the Lakers lose to Denver. The organization issues a statement supporting Brown.
By Mike Bresnahan
He provides a lift with 15 points in Game 7 against the Nuggets. Now comes another matchup with Oklahoma City.
Readers aren't happy with the effort of the Lakers, particularly Andrew Bynum.
By Bill Dwyre
The minutes tick down to a decisive Game 7 in a series that was supposed to be the Lakers' warmup for bigger things. Who knew Denver would present such a test?
By Mike Bresnahan
Nuggets trying to complete a rare comeback from 3-1 deficit and Lakers have lost only one Game 7 at home. Metta World Peace returns.
By Chris Dufresne
Oklahoma City commits only four turnovers and shoots 53% in a 119-90 victory in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals.
By Bill Plaschke
The Lakers are dominated by the Nuggets for the second game in a row and shockingly face an elimination game Saturday at Staples Center. But history will be on their side for the final game.