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20secondtimeout.blogspot.com - 6/9/2008
Celtics Build 24 Point Lead, Survive Huge Lakers Rally to Win Game Two, 108-102
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The Boston Celtics led the L.A. Lakers 95-71 with 7:55 left in the fourth quarter but the Lakers pulled to within 104-102 before the Celtics escaped with a 108-102 win. Paul Pierce, showing no ill effects from his game one knee injury, led the Celtics with 28 points on 9-16 shooting from the field. He also had eight assists and four rebounds.
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