With 5:54 remaining in the third quarter in Game one of the Western Conference Finals, things looked bleak for the top-seeded seeded Lakers. Down 20 points at home and in danger of losing the ever-important home-court advantage, they orchestrated a big comeback that gave them a 1-0 series lead and all the momentum heading into Game two.

The Lakers were down 65-45, but then Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol took over. NBA MVP Bryant scored 25 of his 27 points in the second half, and even scored the go-ahead bucket with 23.9 seconds left. Gasol added 19 points, seven rebounds, two blocks and two steals. This effort culminated in an 89-85 victory, and the second-biggest second-half comeback in the NBA playoffs since 1998.

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