Garnett provides big challenge to Lakers defense
Published 6/4/2008 at Celtics & NBA - BostonHerald.com
BOSTON - While Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers used an explosive offense to reach the NBA finals, their defensive adjustments were critical as well.
Now, after getting...
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