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Letdown is a concern for the Lakers after beating Celtics

 
Lakers know that playing the Warriors won't have the same excitement, but it's still a game they need to win. > They survived the hype by playing with intensity in a much-anticipated showdown on Christmas Day on national television. (link)

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