SI's Shots from NBA Finals Game 5

SI's Shots from NBA Finals Game 5

Kobe Bryant

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Kobe Bryant scored 30 points to go with six rebounds and five assists in the title-clinching win.

Andrew Bynum

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Bynum was effective early in the game. He finished with six points and five rebounds in 16 minutes.

Dwight Howard

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Howard wasn't as dominant as he was in earlier games, but he still finished with 11 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks. His 22 playoff double-doubles tied a playoff record.

Rashard Lewis

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Lewis finished with 18 points, but struggled while shooting 3-for-12 from three-point range.

Trevor Ariza

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In a twist of irony, the Magic traded Ariza to the Lakers in 2007 for Brian Cook and Maurice Evans, and Ariza has proven to be a great fit in L.A. He scored 15 points and grabbed five rebounds in Game 5.

Stan Van Gundy

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He led the Magic to their first Finals win in Game 3, but Van Gundy's team will be haunted by the near-misses in Games 2 and 4.

Pau Gasol

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Gasol flourished in his second season in L.A., making it to his second All-Star Game and earning third-team All-NBA honors. He was even better in the playoffs, where he averaged 18.3 points and 10.8 rebounds. He scored 14 points and grabbed 15 boards in the clincher.

Derek Fisher

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The hero of Game 4 chipped in 13 points on 4-of-7 shooting in the clincher. It marks Fisher's fourth career championship.

The Magic

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After nearly winning Games 2 and 4, the Magic had little to offer down the stretch in Game 5.

Kobe Bryant

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Kobe won his fourth career title ...

Kobe Bryant

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... but his first without Shaquille O'Neal.

Kobe Bryant and Derek Fisher

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Bryant and Fisher enjoyed a moment with the Finals MVP and the Larry O'Brien trophies.

Phil Jackson

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Jackson is no stranger to the victory podium. With his 10th title, he passed the late Red Auerbach for the all-time lead.

Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol

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Gasol scored 14 points and grabbed 15 boards in the clincher.

The Lakers

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This title marks the Lakers' 15th in franchise history, ranking them second all-time behind the Celtics.

Kobe Bryant, his wife Vanessa and daughter Gianna

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Kobe Bryant, his wife Vanessa and daughter Gianna

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