Los Angeles Lakers: 30 Teams in 30 Days

2008 Statistics

Finished 65-17, first in Pacific Division, first in Western Conference

Postseason

First Round: Beat Utah Jazz 4-1

Semifinals: Beat Houston Rockets 4-3

Conference Finals: Beat Denver Nuggets 4-2

NBA Finals: Beat Orlando Magic 4-1

Key Additions

Ron Artest via free agency, Chinemelu Elonu via draft

Key Losses

Trevor Ariza via free agency, Sun Yue via waivers

After a disappointing end to their 2007-08 season with an NBA finals' loss to the Boston Celtics, the Los Angeles Lakers knew there could be only one destination if they wanted to consider next season a success.

Mission accomplished.

The Lakers made ...

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