Lakers Finish Utah

Los Angeles Lakers joined the Cleveland Cavs in the second round wait by defeating the Utah Jazz 107-96. Los Angeles was led by Kobe Bryant'a 31 points and Lamar Odom's 26 points and 15 rebounds. Despite being down the Utah Jazz didn't completely quit. Reserve Ronnie Price and Paul Millsap provided energy in a late push. Millsap finished with 16 points and 6 rebounds. The Lakers await the winner of the Houston/Portland series. Houston is up 3-1.