Originally Published: April 15, 2010, 07:17 AM

Lakers, Thunder both stumble into first-round showdown

Posted By Diego | Other News | April 15, 2010, 07:17 AM |

The potential for an exciting series is matched by the strange way the series has arrived, with the Lakers tripping over the regular-season finish line as Kobe Bryant struggles with injuries and the Thunder going from a 2009-10 of amazing growth to a reality check of a late slump.

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Embed The potential for an exciting series is matched by the strange way the series has arrived, with the Lakers tripping over the regular-season finish line as Kobe Bryant struggles with injuries and the Thunder going from a 2009-10 of amazing growth to a reality check of a late slump.<br /><a href='http://www.balldigg.com'>Balldigg</a> | <a href='http://www.balldigg.com/Other/-Lakers-Thunder-both-stumble-into-first-round-showdown-'> Lakers, Thunder both stumble into first-round showdown </a>