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Which Way, L.A.?

In the NBA Finals, It's Kobe vs... Dwight Howard?

When the basketball finals finally begin tomorrow night at the Staples Center, fans won't see a confrontation between Kobe Bryant and LeBron James . Instead of the Cleveland Cavaliers , the Lakers will face the Orlando Magic and their budding superstar, Dwight Howard .  Jill Painter is a sports columnist at the Daily News .

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By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

When the basketball finals finally begin tomorrow night at the Staples Center, fans won't see a confrontation between Kobe Bryant and LeBron James. Instead of the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Lakers will face the Orlando Magic and their budding superstar, Dwight Howard. Jill Painter is a sports columnist at the Daily News.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Andrea Brody

    Senior Producer, KCRW's Life Examined and To the Point podcast

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    Christian Bordal

    Managing Producer, Greater LA

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    Jill Painter

    Los Angeles Daily News

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