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Game 1 in Los Angeles was a blowout for the Lakers as they won by 25 points, 100-75, as Bryant scored a game-high 40 points. Game 2 was also in L.A., but this game was a lot closer than the first one, as Los Angeles took Game 2 by the score of 101-96, and a 2-0 series lead in the NBA Finals. Game 3 was close throughout with lead changes late in the game. Orlando made their free throws late and hung on for a 108-104 win to cut the series lead in half. Game 4 was in Orlando again and was the closest of the series. Derek Fisher made the 3-pointer with four seconds left to put the game into overtime. Fisher made another big 3-pointer in OT, and Pau Gasol put the game out of reach as the Lakers won 99-91 in OT to take a 3-1 series lead. The Lakers closed out the series in Game 5 at Orlando when they jumped out to a quick ten-point lead at halftime and led the whole way, winning 99-86 and capturing the NBA title.