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Bryant, Lakers close out Jazz
Jazz 96, Lakers 107
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By BERNIE WILSON, AP Sports Writer
LOS ANGELES(AP) Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers are moving on in the NBA playoffs - as if that was really in doubt.
With Bryant making everything from 3-pointers to a fadeaway jumper while falling on his backside, the Lakers ran away from the Utah Jazz on Monday night, winning 107-96 to finish the opening-round series in five games.
Bryant scored 31 points and Lamar Odom had 26 points and 15 rebounds for the Lakers, who earned several days of rest before meeting the winner of the Portland-Houston series.
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BOXSCORE | POSTGAME QUOTES | 2009 PLAYOFF CENTRAL
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