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Los Angeles Lakers: Greatest NBA Finals performances in team history

By Jamaal Artis

LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 17: A general view of the final shot of the Boston Celtics during their loss to the Los Angeles Lakers in Game Seven of the 2010 NBA Finals at Staples Center on June 17, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 17: A general view of the final shot of the Boston Celtics during their loss to the Los Angeles Lakers in Game Seven of the 2010 NBA Finals at Staples Center on June 17, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /
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  • Kobe Bryant 2009 NBA Finals Game 1 vs. Orlando Magic
  • PTS: 40 REB: 8 AST: 8 Game Score: 33.0

Still seeking his first NBA title without Shaquille O’Neal on the Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe Bryant sent a message to the Orlando Magic that he would not be denied after losing to the Boston Celtics in 2008.

Bryant went off for 40 points, a career high for him in NBA Finals play and still a Lakers record for points scored in under 40 minutes.

Bryant played a complete game nearly gaining a triple-double, rolling eights in assists and rebounds. Bryant’s game score remains in the top 10 all-time in Lakers Finals games.

Bryant and the Lakers blowout win 100-75 started the Lakers on their five game series win and clinched their 15th all-time title, for Bryant it led to his first NBA Finals MVP as well.

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