LAKERS WIN 16TH CHAMPIONSHIP

Last night the Los Angeles Lakers came back from 13 points down in the third quarter to win the NBA Championship. Kobe Bryant was named Most Valuable Player of The Finals.

1. For the Lakers, victory has never been harder - or sweeter. (Los Angles Times)
2. Lakers come to their own defense. (Los Angles Times)

3. There for the taking, dream goes up in smoke. (The Boston Globe)
4. They lacked a finishing touch. (The Boston Globe)

5. As Kobe gets fitted for 5th ring, LeBron has thinking to do. (New York Daily News)