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Lakers grab 53-43 lead at half of Game 1 (AP) (sports.yahoo.com)

Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers grabbed the momentum away from the Orlando Magic and led at halftime. A strong second quarter helped the Lakers turn a five-point deficit into a 53-43 lead at the break in Game 1 of the NBA finals on Thursday night. The Lakers want to redeem themselves with the franchise's 15th NBA championship after losing a humiliating Game 6 to Boston in the finals last...