Lakers Are 2009 NBA Champions
Phil Jackson being congratulated upon winning his tenth NBA Championship as a head coach. AP Photo/David J. Phillip
From the lows of that 131-92 game at Staples Center against the Boston Celtics a year ago, the Lakers defeated the Orlando Magic 99-86. This is the franchise's 15th championship and head coach Phil Jackson's 10th to surpass Red Auerbach. Kobe Bryant won the NBA Finals MVP for the first time. Comment away.
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