Powe, Celtics take a 2-0 lead; Lakers having referee issues
dimemag.com 6/9/2008 — Paul Pierce Where were you during the NBA Finals game when Leon Powe outshined four future Hall of Famers? Putting his name right next to Gerald Henderson and Scott Wedman in Boston’s “One Shining Moment” archives, Powe played the ...

Celtics Fend Off Lakers in the 4th; Lead Series 2-0
sportsofboston.com 6/9/2008 — 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 ...

I'm Speechless
upsideandmotor.blogspot.com 6/9/2008 — Oh, but not because anything in last night's game was particularly awe-inspiring or breathtaking -- but just because I don't feel I can offer anything that hasn't already been said: the Lakers got hosed on calls (?! Wait, the Lakers did???), Leon Powe is a beast (even moreso than Perk), Kobe being a jumpshooter is not good for the Lakers, and so far Paul Pierce has been the best player in this...

Celtics Build 24 Point Lead, Survive Huge Lakers Rally to Win Game Two, 108-102
bizofbasketball.com 6/9/2008 — 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. Leon Powe came off of the bench to contribute a ...

The Only Good Thing About Boston Winning the Title...
theworldofisaac.blogspot.com 6/9/2008 — As many of you know I despise all things Boston. The Celtics, the Sox, the Pats, everything... But I find myself a little elated with each win in the Finals from them. Why? Why would a supposed Boston hater be happy that the Celtics are close to winning yet another NBA finals? One reason, One person..... Phil Jackson The most overrated coach in the history of professional sports.

NBA Finals: Game 2 — Wizards Insider
Michael Lee analyzes the Celtics' victory over the Lakers in Game 2 Sunday night....Please click on the title to continue reading this entry.

Lakers decry huge foul difference in Game 2 — USATODAY.com NBA - Top Stories
The Los Angeles Lakers waited too long to make a serious run at the Boston Celtics. Still, the Lakers nearly caught the Celtics ...

David DuPree: The keys to a Lakers turnaround — SI.com - NBA
A return to L.A. surely will help. But what else needs to change for the Lakers now that they trail the Celtics 2-0? SI.com's David DuPree has a few ideas.

Sports of The Times: Bryant in Need of Celtic-Like Embrace — NYT > Pro Basketball
Great as Kobe Bryant is, on Sunday he again was neutralized — even outplayed — by Paul Pierce and the Celtics. >

Free throw disparity crucial in Celtics' Game 2 win — FOXSports.com News for NBA
Celtics reserve Leon Powe shot more free throws than the entire Laker team? Mike Kahn says that stat should raise a few eyebrows.