The 2008–09 Los Angeles Lakers season was the franchise's 61st season, 60th in the National Basketball Association and 49th in Los Angeles. Coming off an appearance in the 2008 NBA Finals, the Lakers
Lakers in a home game vs. the Trail Blazers.
Bryant scored 61 points against the Knicks in New York.
U.S. Bank Tower in Downtown Los Angeles lighted up Purple & Gold during the NBA Finals.
Fans celebrate with their 2009 NBA Champion Los Angeles Lakers.
2009 NBA Finals
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The 2009 NBA Finals was the championship series of the National Basketball Association's 2008–09 season and the conclusion of the season's playoffs. A best-of-seven playoff series starting on June 4 a
2008–09 Los Angeles Lakers season
…a hard-fought seven games in the Semifinals, and on May 29, the Lakers defeated the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference Finals to advance to the NBA Finals for the second consecutive year and 30th time in franchise history, extending their NBA record for most Finals appearances. On June 14, the Los Angeles…
Dwight Howard had two stints with the Lakers in his post-Magic career.