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A Tribute to the NBA CHAMPIONS LA LAKERS 2000-2001-2002 Lakers sweep Nets for third consecutive title June 12, 2002 SportsLine.com wire reports EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The dynasty was far too tough for the self-proclaimed team of destiny. The Los Angeles Lakers put on a performance worthy of basketball's greatest teams to win their third straight NBA title, against the New Jersey Nets. Kobe Bryant and the Lakers celebrate their 'threepeat' after Wednesday's sweep of the Nets.(AP) Playing proficiently and professionally, the Lakers finished off the Nets with a franchise first -- a 4-0 sweep in the Finals -- with the 113-107 victory Wednesday night. Shaquille O'Neal dominated again with 34 points and 10 rebounds and Kobe Bryant went back to a supporting role with 25 points. The rest of the Lakers also came through to end the best NBA season for a Nets team that defied all expectations -- except against Los Angeles. The Lakers made Phil Jackson the winningest coach in NBA postseason history, giving him his 24th consecutive playoff series and his ninth title -- tying Red Auerbach for the record. "I realize that if it wasn't for Phil, I wouldn't have any championships," O'Neal said. "Hopefully, next year we can make him THE greatest ever." It was the Lakers' 14th title, nine since the team moved from Minneapolis to Los Angeles. This, however, was the first time the Lakers beat an opponent in four straight games in the Finals. "This is a very good group with their focus. They seem to build strength in a game," Jackson said. "They knew that games aren't won in the first quarter, seasons aren't won in the first month. And they paced themselves very well. They're a very experienced team." After the final buzzer, the Lakers were subdued in their oncourt celebration. Of course, they were used to this drill, and the only people in purple whooping it up were several hundred Los Angeles fans in the stands. Bryant walked over an
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