Lakers record after losing game 1 since 2002

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Can L.A. Buck the Trend?
By ESPN Research

Since 2002, the Lakers have lost four of the five playoff series when they failed to win Game 1. That can't be good news for fans in Lakerland.

Year and Round    Opponent    Result
2008, Finals    Boston Celtics    ?
2007, First round    Phoenix Suns   Lost 4-1
2006, First round    Phoenix Suns    Lost 4-3
2004, Finals    Detroit Pistons    Lost 4-1
2004, Conf. semis    San Antonio Spurs    Won 4-2
2003, Conf. semis    San Antonio Spurs    Lost 4-2