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Sun Jun 14, 2009 10:50 pm EDT

Los Angeles Lakers win 2009 NBA championship

By Kelly Dwyer


Congratulations to the Los Angeles Lakers, who earned their first NBA championship in seven years and 15th overall with a 99-86 win over the Orlando Magic on Sunday night.

In the end, Los Angeles' defense was just as up to the task as Los Angeles' vaunted offense. The team circled the wagons after Orlando busted out with a 28-point first quarter. Orlando's screen-and-roll attack was barely a factor, as the Lakers' spacing and efficient perimeter shooting on the other end made this a one-sided game by halftime.

Kobe Bryant(notes) finished with 30 points, five assists, and four blocks, but in spite of a series of jaw-dropping drives and perimeter looks, he was merely a brilliant part of the championship puzzle. Pau Gasol's(notes) defense in the interior was a huge part of Dwight Howard's(notes) limited effectiveness in the paint, and Trevor Ariza's(notes) 12-point second quarter helped turn a close game into a Lakers walk.

We'll have more quotes and analysis live from Orlando as the night moves along, but for now, pop a cork, and don't turn over a car, Los Angeles. Your hometown team is a champion, once again.

Related: 2009 NBA Playoffs

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  1. lakers!!
    1. Posted by lakers!! Sun Jun 14, 2009 10:56 pm EDT

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    oh yeah im first!!
  2. David T
    2. Posted by David T Sun Jun 14, 2009 10:57 pm EDT

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    LAKERS 2009 NBA CHAMPIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Where are all the haters now?
  3. BEANIE'S WORLD
    3. Posted by BEANIE'S WORLD Sun Jun 14, 2009 10:59 pm EDT

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    2nd...congrats LA....mamba you deserve it!
  4. Simmsinns
    4. Posted by Simmsinns Sun Jun 14, 2009 10:59 pm EDT

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    *yawn*
  5. ItsPete
    5. Posted by ItsPete Sun Jun 14, 2009 10:59 pm EDT

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    You would think that they'd want to win it in L.A.? But, congrats.
  6. BEANIE'S WORLD
    6. Posted by BEANIE'S WORLD Sun Jun 14, 2009 11:00 pm EDT

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    orlando this was your one chance...but yalls just got bit in the asss by the BLACK MAMBA...how does it feel?? LA FOR LYFE!
  7. RJM
    7. Posted by RJM Sun Jun 14, 2009 11:00 pm EDT

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    LA Lakers 15-time NBA Champs!!! Phil passes Red, Kobe gets out of that 300-pound monster shadow hovering over hime(Shaq)!!!
  8. NickGJ
    8. Posted by NickGJ Sun Jun 14, 2009 11:00 pm EDT

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    go lakers baby!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  9. sd
    9. Posted by sd Sun Jun 14, 2009 11:01 pm EDT

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    can anyone tell me, how much champions had kobe taken???
  10. jef g
    10. Posted by jef g Sun Jun 14, 2009 11:01 pm EDT

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    Go magic
  11. Frank N
    11. Posted by Frank N Sun Jun 14, 2009 11:02 pm EDT

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    my boys won!!!!!!!
  12. praedori
    12. Posted by praedori Sun Jun 14, 2009 11:02 pm EDT

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    congrats to lakers..
  13. pinoy
    13. Posted by pinoy Sun Jun 14, 2009 11:02 pm EDT

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    Can't wait till the trophy gets back in LA!!!
  14. tale of the cat
    14. Posted by tale of the cat Sun Jun 14, 2009 11:02 pm EDT

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    lakers win! lakers win! how sweet it is!
  15. Kevin C
    15. Posted by Kevin C Sun Jun 14, 2009 11:02 pm EDT

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    GO LAKERS, but a boring series!! I was hoping the Cavs will be their challenger!
  16. Trees At TheSportCount.com
    16. Posted by Trees At TheSportCount.com Sun Jun 14, 2009 11:02 pm EDT

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    They earned it. Kudos, Lakers.
  17. Juanny
    17. Posted by Juanny Sun Jun 14, 2009 11:02 pm EDT

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    Superman Who????????
  18. gnmac
    18. Posted by gnmac Sun Jun 14, 2009 11:02 pm EDT

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    the haters are with kleenex
  19. ernest
    19. Posted by ernest Sun Jun 14, 2009 11:02 pm EDT

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    Idol kobe is the greatest living legend in the game today... so much for the rest of the teams in the league, LAKERS will continues to show its dominance throughout the next season.
  20. ttong331
    20. Posted by ttong331 Sun Jun 14, 2009 11:02 pm EDT

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    Lakers champion baby!!!
  21. lowdownskinhead
    21. Posted by lowdownskinhead Sun Jun 14, 2009 11:03 pm EDT

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    yah where are all lakers hater....come on say something congrats to all la lakers
  22. Frog Boy
    22. Posted by Frog Boy Sun Jun 14, 2009 11:03 pm EDT

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    La lakers for life! i love la!!!!!! =d
  23. Michael V
    23. Posted by Michael V Sun Jun 14, 2009 11:03 pm EDT

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    yea first
  24. ~*m00kS*28~
    24. Posted by ~*m00kS*28~ Sun Jun 14, 2009 11:03 pm EDT

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    Lakers for life!!!!!

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