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    Which Way, L.A.?

    A New Chapter in a Historic Rivalry as the Lakers and Celtics Face Off

    Barack Obama’s historic win has been cause for celebration among many Americans, including African Americans who thought they might never see the day a black man would come so close to the White House. But what does the rest of the world think? On Reporter's Notebook, the Lakers and Celtics are back in the NBA finals for the first time since the days of Magic Johnson and Larry Bird.  It’s been twenty years since their last matchup.  How fierce is the rivalry today?

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    KCRW placeholderBy Sara Terry • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

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