15 Results for mehmet okur

Can Bynum slow down Howard?

J.A. Adande, ESPN.com

The Lakers are hoping that Bynum can keep the center battle against the Magic from being one-sided.

Story | Conversation | June 01, 2009

A different tune for Jazz in 2009-10?

J.A. Adande, ESPN.com

With key players facing free agency and the coach's status up in the air, Utah's offseason is full of decisions that will shape the franchise's future.

Story | Conversation | April 27, 2009

Lakers finish Jazz, still need tuning

J.A. Adande, ESPN.com

The Lakers seemed to do it the hard way in the taking the series over the Jazz.

Story | Conversation | April 27, 2009

Daily Dime: Kobe makes his own Jazz tune

J.A. Adande, ESPN.com

(Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images) Kobe Bryant stayed out of reach for Andrei Kirilenko and the Jazz in controlling Game 4. ...

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Daily Dime: Jazz rule at home

J.A. Adande, ESPN.com

(Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images) Carlos Boozer had 23 points and 22 rebounds to set the tone for the Jazz in their Game 3 victory. ...

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Daily Dime: Time for Lakers to get nasty

J.A. Adande, ESPN.com

(Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images) Lakers big men Pau Gasol and Andrew Bynum slap five en route to a 2-0 series lead on Utah. (Pho...

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Lakers open looking stronger than Jazz

J.A. Adande, ESPN.com

How much stronger did the Lakers look than the Jazz in Game 1? A few well-chosen Kanye West lyrics will explain, J.A. Adande writes.

Story | Conversation | April 19, 2009

Daily Dime: Lakers one win away from NBA Finals

J.A. Adande, ESPN.com

Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images Brent Barry, who was the offensive hero for the Spurs, couldn't get his final shot attempt to go down. ...

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Daily Dime: Lakers finish off Jazz

J.A. Adande, ESPN.com

Nathaniel Butler/NBAE/Getty For fans who'd love to see a Kobe vs. LeBron Finals, the dream stayed alive in Friday's Game 6s. 1 Lakers ...

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Kobe becomes supporting cast mate for Lakers' Game 5 escape

J.A. Adande, ESPN.com

Kobe Bryant's bad back kept the superhero act grounded while Pau Gasol and Lamar Odom shined in L.A.'s Game 5 triumph over Utah, J.A. Adande writes.

Story | Conversation | May 15, 2008

Jazz have Kobe and the Lakers in uncharted waters

J.A. Adande, ESPN.com

Kobe and the Lakers have reason to be nervous for the first time in these playoffs, J.A. Adande writes.

Story | Conversation | May 14, 2008

Daily Dime: Williams leads Jazz to clutch win

J.A. Adande, ESPN.com

Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE/Getty Images Jazz guard Deron Williams, right, celebrates with Ronnie Brewer after Utah's 123-115 Game 4 OT win over the Lak...

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Daily Dime: Jazz end Lakers' postseason perfection

J.A. Adande, ESPN.com

Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images Carlos Boozer became just the second Jazz player to record a 20-20 postseason game. 1 Th...

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Daily Dime: MVP-worthy performance from Kobe

J.A. Adande, ESPN.com

...is concerned, they're the only team with two players who own championship rings. (Utah center Mehmet Okur has a ring from his two-year stint with the Detroit Pistons.) It's the leadership...

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Daily Dime: Kobe stays on line for Game 1 win

J.A. Adande, ESPN.com

Layne Murdoch/NBAE/Getty Images Utah provided the hands-on treatment that made the Lakers' Kobe Bryant a frequent patron of the foul line. Kobe ...

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