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Like the phoenix who rises from the ashes anew! The Lockhart Line staff bids a fond and heartfelt farewll to Lockdawg and welcomes in the new bright and intruiging talent R.D. Lockhart. R.D. makes his presence felt in this exclusive debut report on the NBA Playoffs! Check it out

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Lockhart Line 4.5 - Talking Sports w/Lockdawg

Lockdawg updates the latest in sports news from the MLB, PGA, NBA and NFL.

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Avalanche in Denver, LA Demolishes Nuggets 119-92, take series 4-2

The Los Angeles Lakers are going back to the NBA Finals.

The arms of destiny pummeled the upstart Denver Nuggets from start to finish. Nuggets fans watched helplessly as their team crumbled 119 - 92, against the relentless pressure of the Lakers, before a capacity crowd at the Pepsi Center Friday night.

When LA was thrashed about by 19 points in Game 4 against the Nuggets in the same arena, many in the media and press thought the Lakers were vulnerable to the athletically talented Denver squad.

Playoff coaching legend Phil Jackson all but chuckled after the Game 4 blowout loss, because he knew his team had the upper hand. Denver had awakened the sleeping giant.

Kobe was pissed.

Bryant summoned the best from his Lakers team in Game 5 leading the charge to victory taking hold of the series at 3-2 and setting up the feast that would come in Game 6.

Read more on Bleacher Report.

Lakers Bust Nuggets 103-97 Take 2-1 Series Lead In Western Conf Finals

DENVER - The Los Angeles Lakers arrived to the Pepsi Center with their minds focused on one thing. Regaining the home-court advantage in the Western Conference Finals.

Kobe Bryant, A*K*A the "Black Mamba", was visibly drained and fatigued by game's end but still managed to torch the Denver Nuggets for 41 points on 50% shooting, leading his team to the six point Game Three victory over the Nuggets 103 -97 at the Pepsi Center. It was the ninth time he has reached the 40-point plateau in his illustrious career.

The Nuggets loss was their first in 16 straight home games including the playoffs.

The Lakers' defense helped Carmelo Anthony return to earth holding Denver's only significant scoring threat to 21 pts on 4-13 shooting, ending his consecutive game streak of 30 + points at five games.

Playing in their first Western Conference Finals home game in 24 years, the Nuggets were full of emotion and high energy but, too often their emotion was negative ultimately leading to three costly technical fouls that amounted to three huge points for the Lakers.

Read more on Bleacher Report