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Brushing Away a Decade of ‘Close, but No Cigar’

June 26, 2010
By Jason Branch

In light of the Lakers' revenge against the team that was once coached by Red Auerbach, the man known for lighting up a cigar when victory was in hand (hence the saying, "Close, but no cigar"), I think now is as good a time as any to reflect upon a pain that has tormented...
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