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The Boston Celtics came back from a 24 point deficit to win game four of the NBA finals and take a 3-1 series lead over the Los Angeles Lakers. I don’t wanna say the finals are over, but kids in third world countries are wearing Los Angeles Lakers 2008 NBA Champions t-shirts today.
Kobe Bryant showed up for his post game interview looking like he was trying to summon the ...
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Some game last night, huh. Andy Pettitte throws eight dominating innings and Hideki Matsui hit a grand slam on his birthday. Oh, wait. We're supposed to talk about a different game? OK, we'll the blogosphere has you covered. 1) After L.A.'s collapse, Kobe Bryant talked about boozing it up and wetting the bed. 2) The owner of ...
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Game Two of the NBA Finals: A Look Back, A Look Ahead
20secondtimeout.blogspot.com 6/8/2008 — Events that happened years ago will have no direct impact on the outcome of game two of this year's NBA Finals but it is still interesting to put things in historical perspective, if for no other reason than to counter the all too prevalent assumption that the team that won the previous game will never lose and the team that lost the previous game will never win.
20secondtimeout.blogspot.com 6/8/2008 — Events that happened years ago will have no direct impact on the outcome of game two of this year's NBA Finals but it is still interesting to put things in historical perspective, if for no other reason than to counter the all too prevalent assumption that the team that won the previous game will never lose and the team that lost the previous game will never win.
What To Expect In Game 3
tommypoint.com 6/9/2008 — With the Celtics being up 2-0 in the NBA Finals, maybe I should try to sit back and enjoy it, for at least a day. After all, my beloved Celtics are halfway to hanging that 17th banner in the Garden rafters. But, with the series shifting back to Los Angeles, the Celtics dominating the Lakers for 6 of the 8 quarters played so far, and the fact that, worst case scenario, the Celtics will be back ...
tommypoint.com 6/9/2008 — With the Celtics being up 2-0 in the NBA Finals, maybe I should try to sit back and enjoy it, for at least a day. After all, my beloved Celtics are halfway to hanging that 17th banner in the Garden rafters. But, with the series shifting back to Los Angeles, the Celtics dominating the Lakers for 6 of the 8 quarters played so far, and the fact that, worst case scenario, the Celtics will be back ...
Celtics: Fans of All Ages Going Green
sports.aol.com 6/11/2008 — Elie Seckbach, the Embedded NBA Correspondent, brings his exclusive NBA reporting to FanHouse. Check back here regularly for more videos. In this video we hit the streets of Boston talking to fans about the Celtics and the NBA Finals. Around 1:35 ...
sports.aol.com 6/11/2008 — Elie Seckbach, the Embedded NBA Correspondent, brings his exclusive NBA reporting to FanHouse. Check back here regularly for more videos. In this video we hit the streets of Boston talking to fans about the Celtics and the NBA Finals. Around 1:35 ...
Meet Boston’s Worst Husband and/or Most Subservient Wife
lioninoil.blogspot.com 6/12/2008 — What would you do for NBA Finals tickets? Back in 2000 a Lakers fan tattooed “I slept with Shaq” on his forehead, and that was for tickets to the Western Conference Finals. But even that doesn’t measure up to this guy. This guy is trying to trade a ...
lioninoil.blogspot.com 6/12/2008 — What would you do for NBA Finals tickets? Back in 2000 a Lakers fan tattooed “I slept with Shaq” on his forehead, and that was for tickets to the Western Conference Finals. But even that doesn’t measure up to this guy. This guy is trying to trade a ...
Is That Cool Or Just The Staples Stupor?
sportshubla.com 6/12/2008 — The L.A. crowd has always been laid back, but as I looked around Staples Center in the third quarter of Game 3 of the NBA Finals, I had to ask myself, “Did they pass out quaaludes as the promotional freebee tonight?”The difference in ...
sportshubla.com 6/12/2008 — The L.A. crowd has always been laid back, but as I looked around Staples Center in the third quarter of Game 3 of the NBA Finals, I had to ask myself, “Did they pass out quaaludes as the promotional freebee tonight?”The difference in ...
NBA Finals Game 4 Live Blog
sports.aol.com 6/13/2008 — Hey! Imagine that! The Lakers were clearly "finished" after losing the first two games of the NBA Finals (in Boston, mind you) and then handled the Celtics in Game 3. And without Pau Gasol and Lamar Odom even getting to the arena before halftime, to ...
sports.aol.com 6/13/2008 — Hey! Imagine that! The Lakers were clearly "finished" after losing the first two games of the NBA Finals (in Boston, mind you) and then handled the Celtics in Game 3. And without Pau Gasol and Lamar Odom even getting to the arena before halftime, to ...
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lakersblog.latimes.com 6/13/2008 — The lead in to the question presented to Doc Rivers after the game seemed innocent enough: "Doc, we've seen teams come back from deficits like this before..." Stop right there. No, we haven't. Not in the NBA Finals, at least. No team, going back to ...
lakersblog.latimes.com 6/13/2008 — The lead in to the question presented to Doc Rivers after the game seemed innocent enough: "Doc, we've seen teams come back from deficits like this before..." Stop right there. No, we haven't. Not in the NBA Finals, at least. No team, going back to ...
The Worst Choke-Job in NBA Finals History Has Lakers Down 3-1
dimemag.com 6/13/2008 — Kobe Bryant (photo. Chris Sembrot) Along with embarrassing themselves in front of the whole basketball-watching world, falling into a 3-1 series hole that’s likely insurmountable, and proving they simply don’t deserve to win a ...
dimemag.com 6/13/2008 — Kobe Bryant (photo. Chris Sembrot) Along with embarrassing themselves in front of the whole basketball-watching world, falling into a 3-1 series hole that’s likely insurmountable, and proving they simply don’t deserve to win a ...
Top 10 reasons why Lakers win Game 3
wcbias.com 6/10/2008 — Top 10 reasons the Los Angeles Lakers will win tonight’s Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics, who lead the series 2-0: 10. It’s in L.A., and in the words of the late great Tupac Shakur … “The Westside is the best side.” Maybe ...
wcbias.com 6/10/2008 — Top 10 reasons the Los Angeles Lakers will win tonight’s Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics, who lead the series 2-0: 10. It’s in L.A., and in the words of the late great Tupac Shakur … “The Westside is the best side.” Maybe ...
Behind the box score, where the Lakers won. I guess.
sports.yahoo.com 6/11/2008 — Los Angeles Lakers 87, Boston Celtics 81 On so many levels, this couldn't have been the Game 3 win the Lakers and their fans were expecting. For one, the typical, "yay, we're home" -blowout didn't happen. The Lakers couldn't ...
sports.yahoo.com 6/11/2008 — Los Angeles Lakers 87, Boston Celtics 81 On so many levels, this couldn't have been the Game 3 win the Lakers and their fans were expecting. For one, the typical, "yay, we're home" -blowout didn't happen. The Lakers couldn't ...
The Crucial Game 4
basketballnonsense.blogspot.com 6/12/2008 — So if you can remember I have predicted that Boston would win in 5 games. Though the Lakers have already won one, I am still very optimistic about Celtics getting it in 5 or 6 games. All they need is to win the game 4 and set their confidence up in game 5.
basketballnonsense.blogspot.com 6/12/2008 — So if you can remember I have predicted that Boston would win in 5 games. Though the Lakers have already won one, I am still very optimistic about Celtics getting it in 5 or 6 games. All they need is to win the game 4 and set their confidence up in game 5.
One Win + Three Chances = 17 Banners
soxanddawgs.com 6/13/2008 — I’m absolutely stunned. It was a game in which Boston had no business winning. But for the second time in this series a team came back from way down. Only this time the Celtics completed the comeback with a resounding exclamation point and put the Los Angeles Lakers into a 3-1 hole after four games. The Lakers have their backs to the wall and are in a deep hole as no team in NBA history has ...
soxanddawgs.com 6/13/2008 — I’m absolutely stunned. It was a game in which Boston had no business winning. But for the second time in this series a team came back from way down. Only this time the Celtics completed the comeback with a resounding exclamation point and put the Los Angeles Lakers into a 3-1 hole after four games. The Lakers have their backs to the wall and are in a deep hole as no team in NBA history has ...
Boston Celtics Mount Epic Comeback, 1 Win Away From Banner 17
bostonsportz.com 6/13/2008 — I am exhausted, I feel nauseous, beatdown and I think I defecated myself three or four times, but I know I'm not dreaming. The Boston Celtics actually came from behind by 24 points to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 97-91 and get within one ...
bostonsportz.com 6/13/2008 — I am exhausted, I feel nauseous, beatdown and I think I defecated myself three or four times, but I know I'm not dreaming. The Boston Celtics actually came from behind by 24 points to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 97-91 and get within one ...
Lakers 87 Boston 81
tsdmagazine.com 6/15/2008 — Disclaimer : I posted this on Dejuiced last night. Just saving you all from reading this twice :) No Powe show here. The Celtics stopped playing with less than 30 seconds to go as the Lakers went on to win Game 3 87 to 81. Why no foul there ...
tsdmagazine.com 6/15/2008 — Disclaimer : I posted this on Dejuiced last night. Just saving you all from reading this twice :) No Powe show here. The Celtics stopped playing with less than 30 seconds to go as the Lakers went on to win Game 3 87 to 81. Why no foul there ...
Lakers Stay Alive, Take Series Back to Boston
wcbias.com 6/16/2008 — Thoughts from Game 5: Who’s got Paul Pierce? Bryant scored 15 points in the first. Ten the rest of the way. And Mark Jackson is calling him the "Greatest player in the world." Michelle Tafoya: Is this the kind of performance that can get you a win on the road? “Probably not," Kobe says. Memo to the Boston Chamber of Commerce: schedule the parade for Wednesday morning.
wcbias.com 6/16/2008 — Thoughts from Game 5: Who’s got Paul Pierce? Bryant scored 15 points in the first. Ten the rest of the way. And Mark Jackson is calling him the "Greatest player in the world." Michelle Tafoya: Is this the kind of performance that can get you a win on the road? “Probably not," Kobe says. Memo to the Boston Chamber of Commerce: schedule the parade for Wednesday morning.
Lakers: One Down, Two To Go
laballtalk.com 6/16/2008 — As good of a feeling as it was for Boston residents after game four, the feeling was just as bad after game five. The Celtics were right there, three minutes away from a win, tied with the Lakers, the ball in their hands, a chance to take the lead, the series, and the NBA Championship. Game
laballtalk.com 6/16/2008 — As good of a feeling as it was for Boston residents after game four, the feeling was just as bad after game five. The Celtics were right there, three minutes away from a win, tied with the Lakers, the ball in their hands, a chance to take the lead, the series, and the NBA Championship. Game
Celtics In 6
celticsblog.com 6/16/2008 — There was reason to hope after game 4 that the Lakers would be broken mentally and not be able to come back and win any more games. They dispelled that notion with a strong game 5, forcing the series back to Boston. The Celtics didn't choke this one away. They had an opportunity to win, sure. There were some bounces and calls that didn't go our way. But the Lakers flat out won the game.
celticsblog.com 6/16/2008 — There was reason to hope after game 4 that the Lakers would be broken mentally and not be able to come back and win any more games. They dispelled that notion with a strong game 5, forcing the series back to Boston. The Celtics didn't choke this one away. They had an opportunity to win, sure. There were some bounces and calls that didn't go our way. But the Lakers flat out won the game.
Will “Big Baby” Take His First Steps In The Finals In Game Six?
slamdunkcentral.com 6/17/2008 — In the column that I wrote just before the NBA Finals began, It's Back To The Future As Celtics Host Lakers In Finals I predicted the Boston Celtics to win the series in seven games. After Boston won game four in stunning fashion, coming back ...
slamdunkcentral.com 6/17/2008 — In the column that I wrote just before the NBA Finals began, It's Back To The Future As Celtics Host Lakers In Finals I predicted the Boston Celtics to win the series in seven games. After Boston won game four in stunning fashion, coming back ...
NBA Finals Game 3 Preview: Celtics At Lakers [NBA Finals] — Deadspin
Basketbawful has channeled his inner Miss Cleo to give you the psychic hotline treatment on tonight's NBA Finals game.
History. It doesn't exactly favor the Lakers, who got dumped into an 0-2 hole on Sunday. Only three teams — Boston against Los Angeles in 1969, Portland against Philadelphia in 1977, and Miami against Dallas in 2006 — have come back to win the title. ...
I'm not sure you know . . . — LYNCHY RIGHT NOW
It first hit me during Kevin Garnett's post game press conference, I'm not sure were aware of what it's like to be a Boston Celtic. I don't know if Michael still roots for the Bulls to win, I doubt Shaquille cares about the Lakers, but between Bill Russell, John Havlicek, and Jo Jo White there's the Boston Celtics and nobody else. When KG first arrived in Boston it was Paul Pierce who ...
The C's Take It! — NBAtipoff
The Boston Celtics beat the Lakers and win a title in six games. Just looking at KG is so great, he's what this game is all about. The C's were having a party in the last couple of minutes, I'm just seeing this and loving it (of course, I love this game, NBA marketing)! If you didn't see the game.. After the first half, you didn't really miss much. Boston played great D and LA was really ...
Celtics Destroy Lakers in Game 6, Win NBA Championship — NBA Weblog
The Boston Celtics left no doubt who this year's NBA Champion is, after an overwhelmingly dominate performance against the L.A. Lakers on Tuesday night. Final score 131-92. Up by as many as 43 points in the game, the Celtics were really never in any danger of having to play a Game 7. This game was in the bag at halftime for the famed green & white. Ray Allen , Kevin Garnett and Co. were ...
Lakers vs Celtics: Game 6 - Live blog — LABallTalk.com
Game five was quite exciting with the Lakers jumping out with an early twenty point lead just to see it once again slip away by halftime. After an intense battle, and a tied game with less the three minutes left giving the Celtics a chance to win the title, the ultimate choker Kevin Garnett missed [...]
It? — With Malice - An LA Lakers blog, news and opinions
Is it? Is this it? I’d like to think not, but as even Kobe said, on the strength of game 5, did the Lakers show anything that would indicate that they can win game 6 in Boston?
“Probably not…”
That’s not to say the Lake-show can’t win in Boston… hell… I have a feeling on this one. Just not sure if it’s a “I think they ...
Previously On The NBA Finals… — Dejuiced! Sports News with No Boundaries
Sunday night the Lakers prolonged the Finals by beating the Celtics 103-98. The above video features Kobe and the rest trying to do what they can to get it back to Boston. Speaking of Boston, Perkins was injured on the bench. Resting. They say he is questionable for game 6. Oh well. Doubt Boston wanted to win that game anyway. No they didn’t throw the game but after what ...
Still Alive! Lakers Win Game 5 to Move the Series Back to Boston — LAKERS4LIFE
Coming into game 5 in Los Angeles, the NBA finals was all but over for the Lakers who were facing elimination (3-1) and coming off the biggest comeback in NBA finals history from the Boston Celtics who have clearly been the better all around team in this series. Even me, a die hard Lakers fan , thought the Celtics were going to finish off the Lakers in game 5, but after Kobe Bryant's 15 ...
Game 5 – Lakers alive; Not pretty but a win is a win… — The Hoop Doctors
June 16th, 2008 – Dr. Browntorious
Well it wasn’t pretty now was it? But a win is still a win, and the season is still alive for the Lakers. Unfortunately for Lakers fans all of those questions regarding Kobe Bryant’s offensive performance thus far in this series have still not been answered. He did improve on his performance in Game 4, however Game 5 was definitely not a tape Kobe ...
NBA: Lakers hold on for game 6 — Teeoff Sports
The Lakers held on to force game 6 in Boston with a win last night 103-98. Kobe Bryant was not the superstar he should have been but came through in the end with a steal on Paul Pierce and dunk that put the Lakers up for good. Pierce was unstoppable but he was [...]
Top 5 Reasons Why The Lakers Will WIN Game 6 !!! — SidelineShow.com-SportsTalk Radio
5. The Boston backcout of Allen, House ,Rondo, Cassell will fall short matching up against Bryant,Fisher,Farmer.
4. The Lakers have not played a good 48 minute game yet in the Finals. Look for this top seed in the Western Conference to finally have play a top notch 48 minute game.
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Lakers Advance From "Elite Eight" to "Final Four" — 20 Second Timeout
No team has ever come back from a 3-1 deficit to win the NBA Finals but prior to game five Kobe Bryant compared the Lakers' situation to the NCAA Tournament, suggesting that they must win in the Elite Eight (game five), the Final Four (game six) and the Championship Game (game seven) in order to be crowned the 2008 NBA Champions. The Lakers advanced past the "Elite Eight" on Sunday night with ...
Lakers/Celtics Game Five Halftime Notes — Dime Magazine
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* After the Lakers’ game four pants-pooping, L.A. can’t do anything in the first half that would truly rattle the Celtics. As long as it’s less than 25 points at the break, Boston knows that they’re within striking distance.
* If Boston comes back to win this game, Paul Pierce has locked up the [...]
Vegas Must Be Crazy… Or Are They? — RedsArmy.com - The Voice Of Celtics Fans
For the third straight game, the Lakers are favored in Los Angeles . They didn’t cover in game 3. We know what happened in Game 4. Now Vegas has the Lakers -7 in game 5.
I don’t think the Lakers win by 7. I don’t even think the Lakers are going to win…. which makes this a great line for Vegas. They’ll get a ton of money from the “Lakers are ...
Celtics-Lakers Vegas Betting Odds — Sports Handicapping
The Boston Celtics will be looking to wrap up the NBA championship on Sunday night when they take on the Los Angeles Lakers at STAPLES Center in Game 5 of the Finals. NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Lakers listed as 7-point favorites versus the Celtics, while the game's total has not yet been posted. The Celtics erased a 24-point deficit in Thursday's 97-91 win over the Lakers ...
That Was a Little Unexpected, Wasn't It? — The Sports Lounge
The 2008 NBA Finals had its defining game last night as the Boston Celtics overcame a 24-point deficit to stun the Lakers 97-91 and move one win away from its first title in 21 years. Dominating from the start, LA had all but tied this series at two, but Boston conjured up a performance that completely overshadows the struggles they experienced in Atlanta and Cleveland earlier in the ...
Celtics Poised To Take Out Lakers — Indy Cornrows
The Boston Celtics have three games to win one to claim their first championship in 22 years, but after Thursday night's 24-point-punch-to-the-gut-comeback win over the Los Angeles Lakers, the Larry O'Brien trophy will likely have a seat on the C's flight home to Boston.
Speaking of guts, if the Lakers couldn't stop the bleeding that proved fatal in Game 4, why would anyone think they ...
Count Your Blessings: The Los Angeles Lakers, the Boston Celtics, and Game 4 of the NBA Finals — SportsHubLA
After a game like tonight’s 97-91 loss to the Boston Celtics, after witnessing a 24-point lead gradually deteriorate into a six-point deficit, after watching the Los Angeles Lakers fall in Game 4 of the NBA Finals — a game that they, barring a heretofore unseen playoff miracle, had to win — the natural inclination is [...]
Kobe Bryant Could Be Hungover This Morning — Brahsome - Care To Get Nice?
Bryant is going to be extremely hungs, if he follows through on the following claim he made about alcohol consumption following the Lakers loss to the Celtics.
Or maybe he’s just frustrated.
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Kobe Bryant is very, very, very drunk at this point — The Sports Culture
Paul Pierce hammered Kobe Bryant on defense in the second half of Game 4.
Now, as the nightlife in Los Angeles begins to pick up on Thirsty Thursday, just a few hours after the big game, Kobe is getting hammered by shot glasses and a 36-pack of Bud Light.
Maybe in the process of his binge alcohol consumption, Kobe won’t choke the way his Lakers did with a 24-point lead in a pivotal ...
Up to 30 arrested after Celtics' win (AP) — Yahoo! Sports - NBA News
Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis says up to 30 people have been arrested during the Celtics championship celebration, most for disorderly conduct. Several storefront windows were damaged near the TD Banknorth Garden after the Celtics' 131-92 win ...
Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis says up to 30 people have been arrested during the Celtics championship celebration, most for disorderly conduct. Several storefront windows were damaged near the TD Banknorth Garden after the Celtics' 131-92 win ...
Big 3 leads Boston to big win and a long-awaited championship — The Seattle Times: Sports
The Boston Celtics rode their three All-Stars to their 17th championship on Tuesday night, blowing by the Los Angeles Lakers with a stunning show of second-quarter scoring to win 131-92 in Game 6 of the NBA finals.
The Boston Celtics rode their three All-Stars to their 17th championship on Tuesday night, blowing by the Los Angeles Lakers with a stunning show of second-quarter scoring to win 131-92 in Game 6 of the NBA finals.
Game 5 Ratings Up 11% from '06 NBA Finals — NBA.com: News
The Los Angeles Lakers' 103-98 win over the Boston Celtics to avoid elimination averaged a 10.1 fast national rating on ABC, the network said Monday. That's an 11 percent increase over the 9.1 for Game 5 of the Dallas-Miami series in 2006.
The Los Angeles Lakers' 103-98 win over the Boston Celtics to avoid elimination averaged a 10.1 fast national rating on ABC, the network said Monday. That's an 11 percent increase over the 9.1 for Game 5 of the Dallas-Miami series in 2006.
Signs good for Allen to return for Game 6 — FOXSports.com News for NBA
The Celtics expect Ray Allen to play when they try for a second time to win the NBA championship. Kendrick Perkins? Now that's a different story. Allen rushed from Staples Center after the Los Angeles Lakers' 103-98 win Sunday night that forced a ...
The Celtics expect Ray Allen to play when they try for a second time to win the NBA championship. Kendrick Perkins? Now that's a different story. Allen rushed from Staples Center after the Los Angeles Lakers' 103-98 win Sunday night that forced a ...
Celtics' Perkins scratched with bum shoulder — FOXSports.com News for NBA
Boston Celtics center Kendrick Perkins will miss Game 5 of the NBA finals against the Los Angeles Lakers because of a strained left shoulder. Perkins said before Sunday's game that he was in pain any time he moved his arm, and wouldn't be able to ...
Boston Celtics center Kendrick Perkins will miss Game 5 of the NBA finals against the Los Angeles Lakers because of a strained left shoulder. Perkins said before Sunday's game that he was in pain any time he moved his arm, and wouldn't be able to ...
Kobe, Lakers suffer gutting loss in Game 4 — FOXSports.com News for NBA
Even Kobe Bryant couldn't save the Los Angeles Lakers, who find themselves on the brink of elimination after one of the biggest collapses in NBA finals history. The Lakers led Boston by as many as 24 points in the second quarter and by 20 midway ...
Even Kobe Bryant couldn't save the Los Angeles Lakers, who find themselves on the brink of elimination after one of the biggest collapses in NBA finals history. The Lakers led Boston by as many as 24 points in the second quarter and by 20 midway ...
Kobe, Laker suffer gutting loss in Game 4 — FOXSports.com News for NBA
Even Kobe Bryant couldn't save the Los Angeles Lakers, who find themselves on the brink of elimination after one of the biggest collapses in NBA finals history. The Lakers led Boston by as many as 24 points in the second quarter and by 20 midway ...
Even Kobe Bryant couldn't save the Los Angeles Lakers, who find themselves on the brink of elimination after one of the biggest collapses in NBA finals history. The Lakers led Boston by as many as 24 points in the second quarter and by 20 midway ...
Hill talks Lakers' win — FOXSports.com News for NBA
What did the Lakers do in Game 3 that they didn't in Boston? They played smarter defense against Paul Pierce, Randy Hill says.
What did the Lakers do in Game 3 that they didn't in Boston? They played smarter defense against Paul Pierce, Randy Hill says.
Bryant Leads Lakers to Game 3 Win — NBA.com: News
Kobe Bryant was close to MVP form on Tuesday, scoring 36 points on an assortment of spins, drives and jumpers and reserve Sasha Vujacic added 20 points as the Lakers beat the Boston Celtics 87-81 in Game 3.
Kobe Bryant was close to MVP form on Tuesday, scoring 36 points on an assortment of spins, drives and jumpers and reserve Sasha Vujacic added 20 points as the Lakers beat the Boston Celtics 87-81 in Game 3.
NBA Finals | Bryant leads Lakers to 87-81 win in Game 3 — The Seattle Times: Sports
Kobe Bryant was close to MVP form, scoring 36 points on an assortment of spins, drives and jumpers and reserve Sasha Vujacic added 20 points as the Lakers beat the Boston Celtics 87-81 on Tuesday night.
Kobe Bryant was close to MVP form, scoring 36 points on an assortment of spins, drives and jumpers and reserve Sasha Vujacic added 20 points as the Lakers beat the Boston Celtics 87-81 on Tuesday night.
History is Not on Lakers' Side as They Enter Game 3 — NBA.com: News
In the BOSTON HERALD, Steve Conroy writes "history is not exactly on the side of the Los Angeles Lakers. During the NBA Finals, teams have bolted to a 2-0 series lead 30 times and gone on to win the championship 27 times. Only the 1969 Celtics against ...
In the BOSTON HERALD, Steve Conroy writes "history is not exactly on the side of the Los Angeles Lakers. During the NBA Finals, teams have bolted to a 2-0 series lead 30 times and gone on to win the championship 27 times. Only the 1969 Celtics against ...
For Stern, Celtics-Lakers Matchup Comes Full Circle — NBA.com: News
In the WASHINGTON POST, Michael Lee writes "NBA Commissioner David Stern succeeded Larry O'Brien on Feb. 1, 1984, and his first NBA Finals featured the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics. 'You know, I thought if it was June, you're supposed to ...
In the WASHINGTON POST, Michael Lee writes "NBA Commissioner David Stern succeeded Larry O'Brien on Feb. 1, 1984, and his first NBA Finals featured the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics. 'You know, I thought if it was June, you're supposed to ...
NBA Finals Preview: Game 2 — FOXSports.com News for NBA
Kobe Bryant can bounce back in Game 2, but he needs to change his offensive approach against Boston, Marques Johnson says.
Kobe Bryant can bounce back in Game 2, but he needs to change his offensive approach against Boston, Marques Johnson says.
