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Rick Fox (left) celebrates the Game 4 win with Phil Jackson. AP

Zen dynasty

Phil Jackson convinced the Lakers to surrender the "me" for the "we" -- and it earned them three. NBA titles, that is. With their 113-107 Game 4 victory, the Lakers wrapped up their Finals sweep of the Nets and celebrated their third straight title.

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Works of art
Lakers vs. Bulls. Lakers vs. Celtics. SI's Marty Burns says this subjective debate can't be settled, because each three-peat is its own masterpiece.
• Head-to-Head | Statitudes

• Lakers celebrate three-peat, pledge a fourth title
• Shaq wins third consecutive Finals MVP award
• Notebook: Nets' Scott defends late decision
• Shaq, Lakers prove to be too much for Nets
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Jack McCallum: Inside the NBA
Shaq's big, but don't ignore his skills.

Marty Burns: Inside the NBA
Nets have a lot to lose in Game 4.

Phil Taylor: Inside the NBA
It's been a long, strange journey for the Nets.

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Mark Madsen displays his dancing skills, and Kobe and Shaq predict a fourth title.
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• 2001: Lakers romp through the postseason
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• 1999: Spurs win long-awaited crown
• 1998: Michael makes The Shot

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