Headlines: May 22, 2008

Check out what the media is saying about Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals between the Spurs and Lakers right here in this edition of Headlines.

San Antonio Express News

  • Spurs build 20-point lead, but Lakers storm back with Bryant's surge
  • Lakers' Bryant takes time, shoots down Spurs
  • Buck Harvey: Down time - Manu loses what he can't get back
  • More third-quarter woes hit Spurs, Ginobili
  • Spurs-Lakers notebook: Champion Air won't carry Spurs
  • Spurs-Lakers Game 1 key player Kobe Bryant, key stretch, frozen moment
  • Tom Orsborn: Funniest quote of the night

    L.A. Times

  • Kobe Bryant leads Lakers' comeback
  • Lakers' Lamar Odom keeps head and body in the game
  • Losing the lead to Lakers is what hurts Spurs the most
  • Popovich blames bad decisions
  • Kobe Bryant shows why he's the MVP

    L.A. Daily Times

  • Spurs' loss 'hurts like hell'
  • Pair share: Odom, Fisher struggle, but come up with key contributions late for Lakers
  • Lakers turn right
  • DILBECK: Lakers' escape plan hatched to perfection

    Orange County Register

  • Lakers' victory sets tone for this series
  • Lakers post huge rally to beat Spurs, 89-85
  • Bryant gets rest of Lakers off the hook
  • Spurs offense falls apart late

    Riverside Press

  • Lakers rally from 20 down to win Game 1 vs. Spurs, 89-85
  • Patton: From Invisible Man to Dominant Kobe
  • Spurs Can't Lose Sleep
  • Vujacic's clutch play big part of comeback
  • Lakers Notebook: Bench provides lift in Game 1 vs. Spurs

    New York Times

  • Lakers Come on Strong and Pull Out Game 1

    ESPN.com

  • Spurs feel the pain of losing 20-point lead, golden opportunity
  • Daily Dime
  • Kobe scores 25 in second half as Lakers shock Spurs with rally

    SI.com

  • For Kobe, a tale of two halves
  • Fast Breaks: Spurs-Lakers

    Sporting News

  • Lakers get a win -- and validation -- in Game 1
  • Finals Countdown: One and done for the champs?
  • We love this game — just not Lakers or Spurs

    USA Today

  • Notes: Lakers following in Spurs' footsteps
  • Bryant rallies Lakers to Game 1 win with second-half binge

    San Diego Union Tribune

  • Bryant leads 2nd-half surge as L.A. overcomes 20-point hole to top Spurs in Game 1

    Washington Post

  • Blockbuster Opening in L.A.

    Yahoo.com

  • Kobe toys with Spurs in Game 1
  • Spurs go as far as Ginobili can