This arrange a Western Conference Finals berth in opposition to the San Antonio Spurs. The Lakers defeated the Spurs in 5 video games, sending themselves to the NBA Finals towards the Boston Celtics. This marked the fifth time in Bryant's career and the primary time without Shaquille O'Neal to go to the NBA Finals. The Lakers then lost to the Bost

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