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Celtics Fend Off Lakers in the 4th; Lead Series 2-0
The game seemed to be just about over when the Celtics were up by 22 points late in the second half, but the problem was that they were playing Kobe Bryant and the L.A. Lakers who have played quite a few late-game upsets recently. However, the Celtics were able to hold the Lakers and take Game 2 of the NBA Finals by winning 108-102. Paul Pierce was unstoppable tonight, especially in the ...
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