Ranking Best Spurs-Lakers Rivalry Games of the Kobe Bryant Era

The Los Angeles Lakers and San Antonio Spurs have squared off in no fewer than six playoff series since Kobe Bryant came into the NBA 17 seasons ago, and it shouldn't be surprising that a few of their postseason matchups have been epically entertaining.

Whether it was Tim Duncan posting a ridiculous box score in a losing effort in Game 5 of the 2002 Western Conference Semifinals or Derek Fisher drilling one of the most memorable shots in playoff history in 2004, these clubs have generated more than their share of jaw-dropping excitement.

Of course, they've also done battle in the regular season during the so-called "Kobe Bryant Era." A couple of those contests ended dramatically, too.

Some of the names you'll never forget, like Bryant, Shaquille O'Neal and David Robins...

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