"Mr. Clutch"Jerry West of the Los Angeles Lakers flies toward the seats as he attempts to grab a loose rebound in the 2nd quarter of game 3 of the final NBA playoffs with the Boston Celtics at the Boston Garden on April 27, 1969. At this point, the Lakers lead in the series 2-0, but lose game 3--and eventually the title in a dramatic game 7. The only consolation was Jerry West's MVP award--sullied by the green Volkswagen Beetle he also was awarded.
Beginning Monday, May 4, 2009, the Lakers face the self-proclaimed "Kobe stopper" Ron Artest of the Houston Rockets in a home-court advantage.
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