Lakers Advances to the Western Conference Finals

Lakers Advances to the Western Conference Finals

The Los Angeles Lakers will face the Phoenix Suns in the conference finals with the Suns' having the advantage of winning the 4 of their last 5 playoff series with the Lakers. The Los Angeles Lakers drowned the Utah Jazz in its game 4 victory 111-96, sweeping the Jazz 4-0. It was a tough loss for the Jazz, who had their moments in game 3 to score for a win but only to loss in the endgame. Pau Gasol, playing at its best, including that look-alike Olajuwon move in the second quarter, had 33 points and 1 rebounds while Kobe Bryant had 32 points.