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Ray Allen's reverse lay up was ridiculous. To review. He blew by a rotating Kobe Bryant, jumped, avoided Pau Gasol's block attempt, which was a lot more of an attempt than his game 2 wave at Leon Powe and his later wave at Allen in game 4, started falling, and somehow threw squeezed a shot off between an outstretched Lamar Odom and the basket. I've referenced this play about 5 times ...
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TOP 12 REASONS WHY THE CELTICS SHOT 28 MORE FREE THROWS THAN THE LAKERS IN GAME TWO
epiccarnival.com 6/9/2008 — by DMtShooter , Five Tool Tool 12. It's all the get-even for that Jon Barry no-call against the Spurs 11. Paul Pierce keeps telling them about how much his knee hurts, and they are feeling really sorry for him 10. Leon Powe always gets the calls at ...
epiccarnival.com 6/9/2008 — by DMtShooter , Five Tool Tool 12. It's all the get-even for that Jon Barry no-call against the Spurs 11. Paul Pierce keeps telling them about how much his knee hurts, and they are feeling really sorry for him 10. Leon Powe always gets the calls at ...
NBA Finals Game 2 Thoughts: Leon Powe Goes Nova and Lakers Fans Are Not Happy With Zebras
hardwoodparoxysm.blogspot.com 6/9/2008 — The Lakers got screwed in the first half. Royally screwed. Epic SCREW. It happens. A lot of the time, it happens to whatever team is facing the Lakers. Often in the playoffs. It happens to every single team. From the Lakers to the ...
hardwoodparoxysm.blogspot.com 6/9/2008 — The Lakers got screwed in the first half. Royally screwed. Epic SCREW. It happens. A lot of the time, it happens to whatever team is facing the Lakers. Often in the playoffs. It happens to every single team. From the Lakers to the ...
Shanoff's Wake-Up Call: Brown, Nadal, Powe
sportingnews.com 6/9/2008 — Today's Calls: Big Brown vs. Rafael Nadal, Da' Tara vs. Leon Powe, Joe Crede vs. Hanley Ramirez, Roy Halladay vs. Scott Kazmir, Dominik Hasek vs. Kasey Kahne, David Stern vs. Responsible Parenting and More! The Opening Pitch: Epic failure is ...
sportingnews.com 6/9/2008 — Today's Calls: Big Brown vs. Rafael Nadal, Da' Tara vs. Leon Powe, Joe Crede vs. Hanley Ramirez, Roy Halladay vs. Scott Kazmir, Dominik Hasek vs. Kasey Kahne, David Stern vs. Responsible Parenting and More! The Opening Pitch: Epic failure is ...
Ep. 325: officially Offensive - Finals, Game 2
thebasketballjones.net 6/9/2008 — On today’s show, Skeets and I breakdown Game 2 of the Lakers-Celtics NBA Finals. We discuss, among other things, if officiating was the reason LA lost, the Leon Powe conspiracy, if Kobe’s fouls were warranted, player of the game, Leonardo DiCaprio’s lovely lady friend, and much, much more. I still love this game! Enjoy!
thebasketballjones.net 6/9/2008 — On today’s show, Skeets and I breakdown Game 2 of the Lakers-Celtics NBA Finals. We discuss, among other things, if officiating was the reason LA lost, the Leon Powe conspiracy, if Kobe’s fouls were warranted, player of the game, Leonardo DiCaprio’s lovely lady friend, and much, much more. I still love this game! Enjoy!
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 ...
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 ...
Boston Celtics vs. Los Angeles Lakers: Game 2 - Recap
greenbandwagon.com 6/9/2008 — Since I've been calling for him to get more time since the Atlanta series I feel vindicated by Leon Powe's performance. 21 points (6-7 from the field, 9-13 from the line), 2 rebounds, and 4 fouls in close to 15 minutes of time. I'm not sure if he ...
greenbandwagon.com 6/9/2008 — Since I've been calling for him to get more time since the Atlanta series I feel vindicated by Leon Powe's performance. 21 points (6-7 from the field, 9-13 from the line), 2 rebounds, and 4 fouls in close to 15 minutes of time. I'm not sure if he ...
Laker Nation vs. NBA Referees
myespn.go.com 6/9/2008 — If my email inbox is to be believed, the story of Game 2 was not Paul Pierce's knee, why Leon Powe only played 14 minutes, or the Lakers' 0-4 record against Boston this season. The story was the referees, who called seven more fouls on the Lakers ...
myespn.go.com 6/9/2008 — If my email inbox is to be believed, the story of Game 2 was not Paul Pierce's knee, why Leon Powe only played 14 minutes, or the Lakers' 0-4 record against Boston this season. The story was the referees, who called seven more fouls on the Lakers ...
NBA Finals Game 2, OR, How Leon Powe Destroyed the L.A. Lakers
bostonsportz.com 6/9/2008 — I didn’t receive any complaints, the CEO didn’t send me any angry emails, and I enjoyed the change of pace, so we’re going to keep the admittedly Bill Simmons rip-off Running Diary going for Game 2. If doth does protest, let me ...
bostonsportz.com 6/9/2008 — I didn’t receive any complaints, the CEO didn’t send me any angry emails, and I enjoyed the change of pace, so we’re going to keep the admittedly Bill Simmons rip-off Running Diary going for Game 2. If doth does protest, let me ...
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...
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...
That Vaunted Lakers Defense, Pt. II
redsarmy.wordpress.com 6/13/2008 — The Lakers defense just seems to love leaving wide open lanes and allowing the Celtics free looks at the hoop. Leon Powe got one in Game 2 … and Ray Allen got one at the most critical point of the game last night. Celtics up 3… less than :20 on the clock… and Ray blew by Sasha Vujacic… And got to the middle of the lane completely untouched. Completely. ...
redsarmy.wordpress.com 6/13/2008 — The Lakers defense just seems to love leaving wide open lanes and allowing the Celtics free looks at the hoop. Leon Powe got one in Game 2 … and Ray Allen got one at the most critical point of the game last night. Celtics up 3… less than :20 on the clock… and Ray blew by Sasha Vujacic… And got to the middle of the lane completely untouched. Completely. ...
Live from Staples- Lakers vs. Celtics, Game 5
lakersblog.latimes.com 6/16/2008 — The margin for error is down to zero. On the other hand, the margin for "shocking, historic comebacks" has never been wider. So you give a little, you get a little. Leon Powe to start for Kendrick Perkins. No lineup changes for the Lakers. BK with the ...
lakersblog.latimes.com 6/16/2008 — The margin for error is down to zero. On the other hand, the margin for "shocking, historic comebacks" has never been wider. So you give a little, you get a little. Leon Powe to start for Kendrick Perkins. No lineup changes for the Lakers. BK with the ...
Celtic Injuries Loom for Game 6
sports.aol.com 6/16/2008 — Starting center Kendrick Perkins spent Game 5 in (really big) street clothes for Boston, catapulting Leon Powe into the starting line-up and P.J. Brown into the heavy end of the rotation. Before Sunday night's contest, Doc Rivers noted Perk wouldn't ...
sports.aol.com 6/16/2008 — Starting center Kendrick Perkins spent Game 5 in (really big) street clothes for Boston, catapulting Leon Powe into the starting line-up and P.J. Brown into the heavy end of the rotation. Before Sunday night's contest, Doc Rivers noted Perk wouldn't ...
Tuesday Pre-Game Bullets
myespn.go.com 6/18/2008 — Having lived, roughly, the Celtics' and Lakers' travel schedule for the last couple of weeks, it is my firm suspicion that both teams will be a little tired tonight. Which means, to me, that fresh legs will be at a premium. If I were Doc Rivers, I ...
myespn.go.com 6/18/2008 — Having lived, roughly, the Celtics' and Lakers' travel schedule for the last couple of weeks, it is my firm suspicion that both teams will be a little tired tonight. Which means, to me, that fresh legs will be at a premium. If I were Doc Rivers, I ...
Anatomy of a Feud
supersonicsoul.com 6/3/2008 — The Kobe Bryant-Ray Allen subplot to the Finals is beginning to get a bit of attention from the national media, but still not as much as I might have expected, given the lengthy delay between the conference finals and the championship series. For ...
supersonicsoul.com 6/3/2008 — The Kobe Bryant-Ray Allen subplot to the Finals is beginning to get a bit of attention from the national media, but still not as much as I might have expected, given the lengthy delay between the conference finals and the championship series. For ...
Positional Breakdown: The Shooting Guards
tommypoint.com 6/4/2008 — Ray Allen vs. Kobe Bryant. Across the internet, and on TV, the story has been "how will Boston defend Kobe?". Honestly, no one really can. Not one-on-one, and maybe not two-on-one. Defending Kobe will have to be a team effort. But, the better question might be, "who will defend Ray Allen?". The Lakers starting-five looks like this: Pau Gasol (C), Lamar Odom (PF), Vladimir Radmanovic (SF), Kobe....
tommypoint.com 6/4/2008 — Ray Allen vs. Kobe Bryant. Across the internet, and on TV, the story has been "how will Boston defend Kobe?". Honestly, no one really can. Not one-on-one, and maybe not two-on-one. Defending Kobe will have to be a team effort. But, the better question might be, "who will defend Ray Allen?". The Lakers starting-five looks like this: Pau Gasol (C), Lamar Odom (PF), Vladimir Radmanovic (SF), Kobe....
Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Ray Allen
parquetwishesandleprechaundreams.blogspot.com 6/4/2008 — So Ray Allen and Kobe Bryant have a bit of a feud going (metrowestdailynews.com), eh? Well, help No. 20 work out some of that aggression upside the Black Mamba’s head! INSTRUCTIONS Use the A and S keys on your keyboard to punch, and your up ...
parquetwishesandleprechaundreams.blogspot.com 6/4/2008 — So Ray Allen and Kobe Bryant have a bit of a feud going (metrowestdailynews.com), eh? Well, help No. 20 work out some of that aggression upside the Black Mamba’s head! INSTRUCTIONS Use the A and S keys on your keyboard to punch, and your up ...
Lakers Celtics Key Matchups
laballtalk.com 6/4/2008 — The Los Angeles Lakers are starting their matchups with these : Derek Fisher on Rajon Rondo, Kobe Bryant on Ray Allen, Vladimir Radmanovic on Paul Pierce, Lamar Odom on Kendrick Perkins, and Pau Gasol on Kevin Garnett. But wait, these are just temporary matchups, and this won’t stay too long, maybe after Game 1 is
laballtalk.com 6/4/2008 — The Los Angeles Lakers are starting their matchups with these : Derek Fisher on Rajon Rondo, Kobe Bryant on Ray Allen, Vladimir Radmanovic on Paul Pierce, Lamar Odom on Kendrick Perkins, and Pau Gasol on Kevin Garnett. But wait, these are just temporary matchups, and this won’t stay too long, maybe after Game 1 is
The 10-man rotation, starring the Kobe-Ray feud
sports.yahoo.com 6/4/2008 — A look around the league and the web that covers it. It's also important to note that the rotation order and starting nods aren't always listed in order of importance. That's for you, dear reader, to figure out. C: Supersonicsoul . For those who ...
sports.yahoo.com 6/4/2008 — A look around the league and the web that covers it. It's also important to note that the rotation order and starting nods aren't always listed in order of importance. That's for you, dear reader, to figure out. C: Supersonicsoul . For those who ...
TOP 10 AIR-TIGHT, DEAD SOLID CERTAIN PREDICTIONS FOR THE NBA FINALS
epiccarnival.com 6/5/2008 — by DMtShooter , Five Tool Tool 10. At some point, you will wonder if the referees are "pulling a Donaghy" to ensure a longer, more advertising lucrative series 9. Some talking head will expound on the importance of "closing out quarters" without ...
epiccarnival.com 6/5/2008 — by DMtShooter , Five Tool Tool 10. At some point, you will wonder if the referees are "pulling a Donaghy" to ensure a longer, more advertising lucrative series 9. Some talking head will expound on the importance of "closing out quarters" without ...
Worst of Game 1 of the 2008 NBA Finals
basketbawful.blogspot.com 6/6/2008 — Kobe Bryant: Ah, sweet Mamba...how I've missed thee. He struck for 24 points on 26 shots while shooting only 34 percent from the field. He had 6 assists -- most of which came in the first half -- but also committed a game-high (tied with Ray ...
basketbawful.blogspot.com 6/6/2008 — Kobe Bryant: Ah, sweet Mamba...how I've missed thee. He struck for 24 points on 26 shots while shooting only 34 percent from the field. He had 6 assists -- most of which came in the first half -- but also committed a game-high (tied with Ray ...
Boston beats Lakers in game 2 — NBA Obsessed
NBA Obsessed takes you into the hit and run game of NBA Basketball.
Paul Pierce? Kobe Bryant? It looks like Leon Powe is the man as he is getting triple teamed by the Lakers!
Image details: NBA Finals Game 1: Los Angeles Lakers v Boston Celtics served by picapp.com
If you did not see this game, you would not believe it.
Boston dominated this game up until the last 7 minutes. The ...
Live blog of Celtics at Lakers Finals Game 5 — InsideHoops
Reload this page every five minutes for raw, unedited notes of NBA Finals Game 5.
Kendrick Perkins isn’t playing. Leon Powe started in his place… The Lakers have come out like they did in Game 4 and have an 18-5 lead at 6:27 in the first quarter… Rajon Rondo passed up an open layup for no [...]
Celtics-Lakers, Game Four, First Half: Rerun — Five Tool Tool - The Sports Blog That Loves You Back
Will this be the last game of the year? We Shall See. The Celtics start without Kendrick Perkins, and Leon Powe wins the tap in his stead. Pierce falls on a catch and turns the ball over, and that, combined with the presence of Dick Bavetta, says the series is going back to Boston. Perkins being out might help the Lakers biggest problem in this series, which is that their bigs have been ...
Celtics Stuff Live: Pre-Game V (Peter Vescey) — CelticsBlog
Celtics Stuff Live was feeling it in the air tonight and previewed Game 5 with Peter Vescey of the NY Post. We also wished happy Father's Day to Leon Powe, James Posey, Paul Pierce, and Kevin Garnett who all welcomed new additions to the family in this historic season. JB and Vescey got into the discussion regarding the referees quite in depth and Peter shot down JB's conspiracy theory, but as ...
Perk Out for Game 5 — Sports of Boston
Celtics center Kendrick Perkins is out for Game 5 against the Lakers with shoulder and ankle injuries. Leon Powe will start in his place at center opposite Pau Gasol.
If the Celtics win Game 5 in Los Angeles, they will be crowned NBA Champions and will raise Banner #17, an NBA record.
BEAT LA!
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Kendrick Perkins not playing Finals Game 5 — InsideHoops
Celtics starting center Kendrick Perkins is not playing in Finals Game 5, which is Sunday night in Los Angeles.
Starting in his place is forward Leon Powe.
Perkins is also doubtful for Game 6, if that game happens.
The Celtics lead the Lakers 3 games to 1 in the Finals. Boston is going for the championship if they [...]
Lakers Still Looking for License Plate of that Green Truck — Dime Magazine
Ray Allen (photo. Jordan Brand)
In the aftermath of Game 4’s comeback/collapse, the Lakers are still trying to figure out what went wrong. Like in many big losses, blame can be spread around: to Kobe for not making shots (6-for-19 FG’s), to Phil Jackson for not taking advantage of the fact Boston didn’t have a true [...]
Video: Celtics-Lakers, “the past and present” — Daily Basketball
The Boston Celtics are just one game away from championship banner #17, barring a crazy comeback (we’ve seen it happen in Game 4!) from the Los Angeles Lakers .
At last, the NBA has finally gotten what they wanted. A fierce rivalry renewed. A miraculous come from behind victory. A couple role players stepping up to carry their teams one game at a time (see Leon Powe ). And four of the ...
Perk’s Status Uncertain for Game 5 — Sports of Boston
For the moment, the Game 5 status for center Kendrick Perkins is uncertain as the team isn’t sure if he’ll be able to go. If he doesn’t suit up, expect Leon Powe or P.J. Brown to take is starting slot at center opposite Pau Gasol.
Perk strained his left shoulder in Boston’s 97-91 victory Thursday night. He is averaging 4.5 points in the series.
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over an NBA Finals game . Alright. * Mark Jackson
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Leon Powe to Dr. J . Alright. * Laker fans
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up their dukes . * Pau Gasol got
very sleepy very quickly, and his
teammates were concerned . * Rod
Benson is not surprised at anything Leon Powe does. * Vinny Del ...
Losing Kobe — Dime Magazine
Photo. Chris Sembrot
After last night’s game, Forum Blue & Gold is understandably devastated today. They’re left particularly empty because Kobe & Co. had nothing left in the 4th quarter:
But the Lakers still had hope. They also had a not so secret weapon. In the 4th quarter, we would need Kobe. But in [...]
NBA Finals 2008: Show Ray Allen the Love; Irony for Allen and Garnett — The Hoop Doctors
June 13, 2008 – Dr. J-Water
When the NBA Finals began I stated that the key to this series was whether or not Kobe Bryant could defend Ray Allen. As Game 4 is now in the books and the Celtics are leading the Lakers 3-1, I guess the answer is no. I received multiple emails and messages from readers of The Hoop Doctors who thought I was focusing on the wrong Celtic player, as both Paul ...
Things I've Learned from the NBA Finals — Stanley Cup of Chowder
- No lead is safe - Jeff Van Gundy is the Tim McCarver of basketball broadcasting - Some people will do anything for playoff tickets - Kobe Bryant is a huge bitch and is most likely loathed by his teammates and family - Curt Schilling is a media whore ... but we already knew that - NBA scheduling makes no sense... Why have more days off between Games 1 & 2 than 2 & 3, when the ...
‘08 Lakers Mirror the ‘01 Sixers — Dime Magazine
(Kobe Bryant photo by Chris Sembrot; Allen Iverson photo by Gary Land)
As the NBA’s standing versions of the ‘86 Patriots and Peter McNeeley, the 2001 Sixers and 2007 Cavaliers are generally considered the worst Finals teams of all-time. After last night’s epic Game 4 collapse, allow me to stick the ‘08 Lakers in that group.
Really, [...]
The Worst Choke-Job in NBA Finals History Has Lakers Down 3-1 — Dime Magazine
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 championship, the Lakers also allowed John Starks some long-awaited absolution. By blowing a 24-point lead at home and losing to the Celtics [...]
NBA Finals 2008: Game 4 – Lakers have Stunning Collapse; Ray Allen is my MVP! — The Hoop Doctors
June 12th, 2008 – Dr. Anklesnap
If someone told me this morning that the Los Angeles Lakers would be up by as many as 24 on the Boston Celtics in the first half of Game 4, I would laugh and say “quit playin”! If they then added to that statement that Kobe Bryant at half time would not have a field goal in that same game I would say “have you gone loco?” Yet somehow that was the case ...
Time to fly — With Malice - An LA Lakers blog, news and opinions
What an ugly game.
And Boston fans/blogs are right in asserting that their team played poorly.
Very poorly.
Kevin Garnett & Paul Pierce are not going to hit a combined 8-35 for 19 points that often.
And yet they only just lost, even given their woes.
But conversely, Ray Allen isn’t always going to go 5-7 from 3 point land.
And it’s not like the LA roster lit the ...
Kobe Bryant carries the day, Lakers take game 3 — NBA Obsessed
NBA Obsessed takes you into the hit and run game of NBA Basketball.
Kobe Bryant walked off with a victory in game 3 of the NBA Finals
Image details: NBA Finals Game 3: Boston Celtics v Los Angeles Lakers served by picapp.com
Kobe was cool and calm and had an excellent game.
Los Angeles Lakers 87, Boston Celtics 81
Bryant scored 36 points with an MVP-worthy performance; Sasha ...
Sure, the Celtics Can Improve After Their Game 3 Performance. So Can the Lakers. — FanHouse
There's a prevailing assertion out there today after the Lakers' "ugly" Game 3 victory that goes along these lines: Hey, the Celtics couldn't have played much worse, and they still had a chance to win! Ray Allen was quoted afterwards as saying "The solace in this whole thing for us is we know we can be better." Well, the Lakers can be better, too. The Celtics still might be the better team, ...
Poll Results: You really want Kobe to have another ring? — Le Basketbawl
Our most recent poll has closed and it was successful enough to call on a post! We asked our readers to pick "Which player they would like to see win a ring this year?" And the results are... Kobe Bryant: 54% (64 votes) Kevin Garnett: 28% (35 votes) Paul Pierce: 6% (8 votes) Ray Allen: 6% (8 votes) Derek Fisher: 3% (4 votes) Sam Cassell: 1% (2 votes) Overwhelmingly Kobe huh? ...
Perkins Out, Powe to Start — NBA.com: News
Kendrick Perkins, the Celtics' starting center who strained his left shoulder in the third quarter of Game 4 on Thursday, will not play in tonight's Game 5. Leon Powe will likely start in his place.
Kendrick Perkins, the Celtics' starting center who strained his left shoulder in the third quarter of Game 4 on Thursday, will not play in tonight's Game 5. Leon Powe will likely start in his place.
Allen Finds Stroke When It Counts — Wash Post NBA
After struggling with his jump shot in the playoffs, Ray Allen is suddenly averaging a team-high 20 points-per-game in the Finals, pacing the Celtics to a commanding 3-1 series lead.
After struggling with his jump shot in the playoffs, Ray Allen is suddenly averaging a team-high 20 points-per-game in the Finals, pacing the Celtics to a commanding 3-1 series lead.
Celtics 97, Lakers 91: Celtics’ Rally Stuns Lakers and Puts Title Within Reach — NYT > Pro Basketball
The Boston Celtics wiped out a 24-point deficit, dominated the third quarter and crushed the Los Angeles Lakers in the final minutes to take a 3-1 series lead Thursday night. >
The Boston Celtics wiped out a 24-point deficit, dominated the third quarter and crushed the Los Angeles Lakers in the final minutes to take a 3-1 series lead Thursday night. >
Celtics Counter Lakers' Punch — Wash Post NBA
Boston rallies from a 24-point deficit and beat the Lakers, 97-91, on to take a commanding 3-1 lead in the series and move within one victory of a 17th championship.
Boston rallies from a 24-point deficit and beat the Lakers, 97-91, on to take a commanding 3-1 lead in the series and move within one victory of a 17th championship.
Lakers Will Try To Rally Again — Wash Post NBA
Down 2-0 to the Celtics in the NBA Finals, the Lakers hope their fourth-quarter rally in Game 2 is a sign that the situation will be different as the series shifts to Staples Center.
Down 2-0 to the Celtics in the NBA Finals, the Lakers hope their fourth-quarter rally in Game 2 is a sign that the situation will be different as the series shifts to Staples Center.
Analysis: NBA Finals Gm. 2 — FOXSports.com News for NBA
Why did Boston keep turning to Leon Powe, of all people, in Game 2? 'Cause Luke Walton can't guard him, Marques Johnson says.
Why did Boston keep turning to Leon Powe, of all people, in Game 2? 'Cause Luke Walton can't guard him, Marques Johnson says.
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.
Celtics reserve Leon Powe shot more free throws than the entire Laker team? Mike Kahn says that stat should raise a few eyebrows.
POWE RISES TO THE OCCASION — NY Post: Sports
Phil Jackson mispronounced Leon Powe's name last night. No surprise to the unsung Powe. "What did he call me, Pow?" Powe said after the Celtics beat the Lakers 108-02 in Game 2 last night. "That's what my teachers called me." Powe certainly...
Phil Jackson mispronounced Leon Powe's name last night. No surprise to the unsung Powe. "What did he call me, Pow?" Powe said after the Celtics beat the Lakers 108-02 in Game 2 last night. "That's what my teachers called me." Powe certainly...
Leon Powe, Paul Pierce lead Celtics over Lakers in Game 2 win — NYDailyNews.com - Basketball
Leon Powe scored 21 points in 15 minutes and a hobbled Paul Pierce scored 28 and made two game-saving plays in the final 23 seconds as Boston survived to beat the Lakers, 108-102, in Game 2 Sunday night.
Leon Powe scored 21 points in 15 minutes and a hobbled Paul Pierce scored 28 and made two game-saving plays in the final 23 seconds as Boston survived to beat the Lakers, 108-102, in Game 2 Sunday night.
Celtics Maintain Hold on Series — Wash Post NBA
The Lakers rally from a 24-point deficit with less than eight minutes left in the game, but clutch free throws from Paul Pierce give the Celtics a 108-102 win as Kevin Garnett, above, and Boston take a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals.
The Lakers rally from a 24-point deficit with less than eight minutes left in the game, but clutch free throws from Paul Pierce give the Celtics a 108-102 win as Kevin Garnett, above, and Boston take a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals.
Bringing the Pain — Wash Post NBA
In Game 2, Paul Pierce was a Celtic like anybody who has worn the uniform in modern times and a bridge from great old Celtic to great Celtic.
In Game 2, Paul Pierce was a Celtic like anybody who has worn the uniform in modern times and a bridge from great old Celtic to great Celtic.
Lakers Need Even More From Their Star — Wash Post NBA
By being alternately passive and off-the-mark, Kobe Bryant may be the reason the Lakers lost despite scoring more points than anyone else on the court.
By being alternately passive and off-the-mark, Kobe Bryant may be the reason the Lakers lost despite scoring more points than anyone else on the court.
So Far, the Celtics Have Had Bryant's Number — Wash Post NBA
Kobe Bryant needed 26 shots to score 24 points in Game 1, a performance that both he and Lakers Coach Phil Jackson see as an aberration.
Kobe Bryant needed 26 shots to score 24 points in Game 1, a performance that both he and Lakers Coach Phil Jackson see as an aberration.
For Celtics, It's Game Won — Wash Post NBA
Paul Pierce returns to the game with a sprained knee to score 22 points and help lead the Boston Celtics to a 98-88 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
Paul Pierce returns to the game with a sprained knee to score 22 points and help lead the Boston Celtics to a 98-88 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
Odom Found a Delicious Solution — Wash Post NBA
The chemistry that pushed the Lakers to the NBA Finals started to develop when Lamar Odom hired a chef to prepare every meal for the team to eat together during training camp.
The chemistry that pushed the Lakers to the NBA Finals started to develop when Lamar Odom hired a chef to prepare every meal for the team to eat together during training camp.
In N.B.A. Finals, Defenses Hone a Battle Cry: Help! — NYT > Pro Basketball
The Celtics and the Lakers will both need to rely on the concept of help defense to contain the offensive talent of the star players they will be facing. >
The Celtics and the Lakers will both need to rely on the concept of help defense to contain the offensive talent of the star players they will be facing. >
Magic, Bird Reminisce About Their Place in the L.A.-Boston Rivalry — NBA.com: News
In the LOS ANGELES DAILY NEWS, Brian Dohn writes "the rivalry blossomed in the 1960s, when Boston's domination of the Lakers en route to the NBA title was a rite of spring, and it bloomed again in the 1980s when Magic Johnson and Larry Bird helped ...
In the LOS ANGELES DAILY NEWS, Brian Dohn writes "the rivalry blossomed in the 1960s, when Boston's domination of the Lakers en route to the NBA title was a rite of spring, and it bloomed again in the 1980s when Magic Johnson and Larry Bird helped ...
Bryant: Allen feud nonissue — Celtics & NBA - BostonHerald.com
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. - One day after Celtics guard Ray Allen brushed aside questions about his old feud with Kobe Bryant, the Lakers star did the same. Bryant wanted nothing...
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. - One day after Celtics guard Ray Allen brushed aside questions about his old feud with Kobe Bryant, the Lakers star did the same. Bryant wanted nothing...
