tsdmagazine.com - 6/8/2008
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So Game 1 is in the books. The Boston Celtics beat the Lakers 98-88 last night. I stayed up to watch besides having to get up early for work this morning. 9 pm start times? In Boston? NOT understanding but oh well. The game did live up to a little of what we hoped for (Sorry. I was rooting for the Lakers). Let's discuss 5 entertaining things that happened during the 1st game of the NBA ...
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NBA Finals Live-Blog: Game One
awfulannouncing.blogspot.com 6/6/2008 — Who: L.A. Lakers at Boston Celtics What: Game One of the NBA Finals Where: TD Banknorth Garden- Boston, Massachusetts When: 9pm (ABC) Why: To repair Kobe's image so people forget he's such an asshat and/or to win the Larry O'Brien Trophy Spread: ...
awfulannouncing.blogspot.com 6/6/2008 — Who: L.A. Lakers at Boston Celtics What: Game One of the NBA Finals Where: TD Banknorth Garden- Boston, Massachusetts When: 9pm (ABC) Why: To repair Kobe's image so people forget he's such an asshat and/or to win the Larry O'Brien Trophy Spread: ...
'80s Flashback: Celtics Beat Pistons, Will Meet Lakers in Finals
bizofbasketball.com 6/2/2008 — Paul Pierce scored a very efficient 27 points (shooting 8-12 from the field and 10-13 from the free throw line) as the Boston Celtics rallied from a 70-60 fourth quarter deficit to beat the Detroit Pistons 89-81 in game six of the Eastern Conference Finals. The Celtics will face the L.A. Lakers in the NBA Finals in a matchup of the two most storied franchises in league history. Ray Allen ...
bizofbasketball.com 6/2/2008 — Paul Pierce scored a very efficient 27 points (shooting 8-12 from the field and 10-13 from the free throw line) as the Boston Celtics rallied from a 70-60 fourth quarter deficit to beat the Detroit Pistons 89-81 in game six of the Eastern Conference Finals. The Celtics will face the L.A. Lakers in the NBA Finals in a matchup of the two most storied franchises in league history. Ray Allen ...
Game 1 Pressure
tommypoint.com 6/4/2008 — With the series shifting to a 2-3-2 format, who has the most pressure on them to win Game 1? The overwhelming response may be that the Celtics have the most pressure (and in Game 2 for that matter). And it'd be hard to disagree with that logic. After all, the Celtics are just 2-7 on the road in the playoffs, while the Lakers are unbeaten at home. One could point out that the Celtics have won 2 ...
tommypoint.com 6/4/2008 — With the series shifting to a 2-3-2 format, who has the most pressure on them to win Game 1? The overwhelming response may be that the Celtics have the most pressure (and in Game 2 for that matter). And it'd be hard to disagree with that logic. After all, the Celtics are just 2-7 on the road in the playoffs, while the Lakers are unbeaten at home. One could point out that the Celtics have won 2 ...
ESPN Actually Does Something Cool With Its Celtics-Lakers Coverage
sportingnews.com 6/4/2008 — In an age of the Who's Now? , "gasbags on parade" SportsCenter , it's not often that ESPN actually does something I genuinely enjoy. But ESPN's re-airing of game six of the 1987 NBA Finals between the Lakers and Celtics was some of the best ...
sportingnews.com 6/4/2008 — In an age of the Who's Now? , "gasbags on parade" SportsCenter , it's not often that ESPN actually does something I genuinely enjoy. But ESPN's re-airing of game six of the 1987 NBA Finals between the Lakers and Celtics was some of the best ...
Can The Celtics Steal Another One From L.A.?
thepaintedarea.blogspot.com 6/5/2008 — With the first Celtics-Lakers NBA Finals of the internet era upon us, I've really enjoyed some of the looks back at the matchups between the teams from the '60s, such as the yeoman work done by Basketbawful, both in his Worst of the Celtics-Lakers ...
thepaintedarea.blogspot.com 6/5/2008 — With the first Celtics-Lakers NBA Finals of the internet era upon us, I've really enjoyed some of the looks back at the matchups between the teams from the '60s, such as the yeoman work done by Basketbawful, both in his Worst of the Celtics-Lakers ...
Lakers-Celtics Game 1 recap
tommypoint.com 6/6/2008 — One down, three more wins to go. The Celtics came out knowing they had the pressure on them to win Game 1, and they did so, taking down the Lakers 98-88. This game wasn't without it's drama, however. With 6:52 remaining in the third quarter, Kendrick Perkins came down awkwardly on Paul Pierce, sending Pierce to the floor. Pierce was down for several moments, clutching at his knee, before ...
tommypoint.com 6/6/2008 — One down, three more wins to go. The Celtics came out knowing they had the pressure on them to win Game 1, and they did so, taking down the Lakers 98-88. This game wasn't without it's drama, however. With 6:52 remaining in the third quarter, Kendrick Perkins came down awkwardly on Paul Pierce, sending Pierce to the floor. Pierce was down for several moments, clutching at his knee, before ...
Celtics Ride Strong Second Half Defense to 98-88 Game One Victory
20secondtimeout.blogspot.com 6/6/2008 — In the heavyweight match of the Celtics' league-leading defense versus the Lakers' high-powered offense, score round one for the defense; the Celtics held the Lakers to 37 second half points, survived an injury scare involving Paul Pierce and emerged with a 98-88 victory.
20secondtimeout.blogspot.com 6/6/2008 — In the heavyweight match of the Celtics' league-leading defense versus the Lakers' high-powered offense, score round one for the defense; the Celtics held the Lakers to 37 second half points, survived an injury scare involving Paul Pierce and emerged with a 98-88 victory.
Celtics Grab Series Lead, 98-88
soxanddawgs.com 6/6/2008 — The Boston Celtics did in the second half what they do best. They played some great defense and relied on their key players as they took Game One from the Los Angeles Lakers 98-88 at the TD BankNorth Garden on Thursday night. The first quarter saw the Lakers get an early 6-2 but the Celtics never let them get too far in front and were able to take over the lead and maintained it for most ...
soxanddawgs.com 6/6/2008 — The Boston Celtics did in the second half what they do best. They played some great defense and relied on their key players as they took Game One from the Los Angeles Lakers 98-88 at the TD BankNorth Garden on Thursday night. The first quarter saw the Lakers get an early 6-2 but the Celtics never let them get too far in front and were able to take over the lead and maintained it for most ...
It’s Gametime: Lakers vs. Celtics in the Finals
thebiglead.com 6/6/2008 — A few links taking you up to the game. We’re picking Boston in seven , we made a preseason futures wager on the Celtics, and we’re rooting for the Lakers. Also just made a deal with TheBigDeal, who we’re hiring as a bodyguard when ...
thebiglead.com 6/6/2008 — A few links taking you up to the game. We’re picking Boston in seven , we made a preseason futures wager on the Celtics, and we’re rooting for the Lakers. Also just made a deal with TheBigDeal, who we’re hiring as a bodyguard when ...
Lakers vs Celtics: Game 2 Adjustments
laballtalk.com 6/8/2008 — I have read thousands of reports on the Lakers since Thursdays game one loss in Boston and have come up with several conclusions. The first is that many reporters have no idea what they’re talking about and their opinion is ridiculously useless ...
laballtalk.com 6/8/2008 — I have read thousands of reports on the Lakers since Thursdays game one loss in Boston and have come up with several conclusions. The first is that many reporters have no idea what they’re talking about and their opinion is ridiculously useless ...
Celtics Fight Off Laker Comeback, Lead Series 2-0
soxanddawgs.com 6/9/2008 — The Boston Celtics were able to hold off the Los Angeles Lakers furious comeback in Game Two of the NBA Finals 108-102 at the TD BankNorth Garden on Sunday night. A few things from the game really stood out. The Celtics defense that was so good through three quarters disappeared down the stretch as the Lakers climbed back into the game. That was the bad, the good was the play of Rajon Rondo ...
soxanddawgs.com 6/9/2008 — The Boston Celtics were able to hold off the Los Angeles Lakers furious comeback in Game Two of the NBA Finals 108-102 at the TD BankNorth Garden on Sunday night. A few things from the game really stood out. The Celtics defense that was so good through three quarters disappeared down the stretch as the Lakers climbed back into the game. That was the bad, the good was the play of Rajon Rondo ...
Going Back to Cali. ... Where the Lakers Need to Sweep
wcbias.com 6/9/2008 — Initial thoughts from Boston’s Game 2 victory over L.A.: Ouch. That fourth-quarter comeback attempt by the Lakers makes that loss sting even more. The Lakers should’ve saved those seven treys in the fourth for their trip back to L.A., they’re going to need ’em. That late lapse could be a good thing for the Celtics, who, unlike the Lakers, weren’t exactly set on a go-to man in the waning ...
wcbias.com 6/9/2008 — Initial thoughts from Boston’s Game 2 victory over L.A.: Ouch. That fourth-quarter comeback attempt by the Lakers makes that loss sting even more. The Lakers should’ve saved those seven treys in the fourth for their trip back to L.A., they’re going to need ’em. That late lapse could be a good thing for the Celtics, who, unlike the Lakers, weren’t exactly set on a go-to man in the waning ...
Celtics Build 24 Point Lead, Survive Huge Lakers Rally to Win Game Two, 108-102
20secondtimeout.blogspot.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.
20secondtimeout.blogspot.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.
Boston Survives LA’s 4th Quarter Rally, Up 2-0
mvn.com 6/9/2008 — The Boston Celtics hung on to defeat the Los Angeles Lakers 108-102 in Game 2 in Boston. After being down by 24 points with 7:30 left in the game, the Lakers got charged up and crept to within 2 points with 1 minute left in the game. This kind of thing happened in Game 5 against Detroit, and again, the Celtics survived.
mvn.com 6/9/2008 — The Boston Celtics hung on to defeat the Los Angeles Lakers 108-102 in Game 2 in Boston. After being down by 24 points with 7:30 left in the game, the Lakers got charged up and crept to within 2 points with 1 minute left in the game. This kind of thing happened in Game 5 against Detroit, and again, the Celtics survived.
Celtics Take a 2-0 Series Lead Thanks to Pierce, Powe, and the Officials
sports.aol.com 6/9/2008 — The Celtics largely dominated the Lakers in their 108-102 Game 2 victory, but it didn't start out that way. Early in the contest, Pau Gasol and Lamar Odom were aggressive, and the Lakers jumped out to a quick 15-7 lead. But questionable calls from ...
sports.aol.com 6/9/2008 — The Celtics largely dominated the Lakers in their 108-102 Game 2 victory, but it didn't start out that way. Early in the contest, Pau Gasol and Lamar Odom were aggressive, and the Lakers jumped out to a quick 15-7 lead. But questionable calls from ...
Lakers Missed Opportunities for 4th Quarter Comeback
coachingbetterbball.blogspot.com 6/9/2008 — That was such a weird game. If you watched the first quarter, you would've thought the Lakers would take it. The 2nd and 3rd quarters were clearly dominated by the Celtics building up that 22 point lead. In the 4th quarter, the Celtics played as ...
coachingbetterbball.blogspot.com 6/9/2008 — That was such a weird game. If you watched the first quarter, you would've thought the Lakers would take it. The 2nd and 3rd quarters were clearly dominated by the Celtics building up that 22 point lead. In the 4th quarter, the Celtics played as ...
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 ...
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 ...
Lakers-Celtics Game 2 Recap
ballerblogger.com 6/9/2008 — For the Celtics to steal a game in LA or close the series out on the Lakers homecourt, they’ll need to carry their defensive intensity and offensive execution to the West Coast but with the knowledge that they won’t enjoy the homecourt officiating they received in game 2.
ballerblogger.com 6/9/2008 — For the Celtics to steal a game in LA or close the series out on the Lakers homecourt, they’ll need to carry their defensive intensity and offensive execution to the West Coast but with the knowledge that they won’t enjoy the homecourt officiating they received in game 2.
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 ...
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 ...
Lakers vs Celtics: Game 2 - Live Blog
laballtalk.com 6/8/2008 — Check out the live blog for game two of the NBA Finals
laballtalk.com 6/8/2008 — Check out the live blog for game two of the NBA Finals
Celtics-Lakers Preview — Sports Handicapping
The Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers will both be trying to pick up a win on Tuesday night when they battle at STAPLES Center in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Lakers listed as 9-point favorites versus the Celtics, while the game's total has not yet been posted. The Celtics defeated the Lakers 108-102 as a 1-point underdog on Sunday night to ...
Let ‘em play — With Malice - An LA Lakers blog, news and opinions
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‘Tis with a growing sense of frustration that I sat through game 2 of the NBA Finals. The LA Lakers - despite a late 4th run at the Celtics - lost game 2 to Boston, with an end-game score of 108-102.
And honestly? I don’t think the Lakers were playing anywhere near well enough to deserve to win the game… but one stat stands out like the proverbial ...
Despite Lakers 4th Quarter Comeback, Celtics Prevail to go up 2-0 in the Finals — LAKERS4LIFE
In the most exciting game of the NBA finals so far (mainly because of the Lakers 4th quarter comeback), game 2 showcased everything one would want in a competitive basketball game except for fair officiating. I don't know if this is just a bias opinion coming from this Lakers fan, but didn't anyone else think the refs were calling everything in game 2 for the Boston Celtics? It was as if ...
Lakers-Celtics Game 2 Recap — Hoffman's blog listings.
The Boston Celtics took a 2-0 lead over
the Los Angeles Lakers last night by holding off the Lakers late and
escaping with a 108-102 victory at home.
The storyline after game 1 was the Celtics advantage on the glass (46-33).
The storyline after game 2 is the Celtics advantage at the free throw line.
Boston shot 38 free throws in game 2. LA shot 10.
Credit Boston’s offense for ...
Game 2 overnight slightly lower than Game 1. — Sports Media Watch
With the Boston Celtics up 24 in the fourth quarter, it is no surprise ratings for Game 2 of the NBA Finals dipped from Game 1.
The Celtics' 108-102 victory over the Lakers drew a 10.2 overnight rating on Sunday night, up 48% from a 6.9 for Cavaliers/Spurs last year, but down 17% from a 12.2 overnight for Pistons/Lakers Game 2 in 2004, the last time the Lakers were in the NBA Finals.
The Lakers
NBA: Lakers rally falls short; Boston up 2-0 — Teeoff Sports
The Celtics did what they have done all playoffs…win at home. They were dominant for three quarters and almost blew out the Lakers in game two in Boston. The Lakers managed to put a rally together for a last ditch effort but the Celtics held on for the 108-102 victory.
The series shifts to Los Angeles [...]
Comments From the Other Side - Lakers Game 2 — LOY's PLACE a celtics green blog
Here are comments from around the Lakers boards during their Game 2 with the Celtics. Much of the conversation from beginning to end centered on the refs. While there was a discrepancy in the number of free throws, and they do have some legit complaints on bad calls, the Celtics out played the Lakers for most of the game. I do expect after all their whining about the officiating that they ...
The Basketball Diaries — Foul Balls
Boston Celtics 108 Los Angeles Lakers 102 (Celtics lead series 2-0)
With about eight minutes left in this game, the Celtics had a 24-point lead, and everybody thought it was over. The fans in Boston, the announcers, the folks at home, even the Celtics. Everybody but the Lakers.
After the Celtics decided to stop playing defense of any kind, or even trying to run plays, the Lakers got to
Crucifido’s Corner: Lakers vs. Celtics (The Finals Game 2 6/8/08) — Lakers Forum and News
Game 2 – No Better
This game started like Game 1, with the Lakers having good ball movement and a spring in their step off the ball. That more crisp movement had the Celtics scrambling to keep up with everyone off of screens and moving through the key. When the Lakers began to get the Cetics in more of a backpedaling mode on defense, they had a much easier time with any shot that came their ...
Celtics Survive Late Laker Run to Go Up 2-0 — LOY's PLACE a celtics green blog
The Lakers were a lot more aggressive to start the game. They held their biggest lead of the game at 15-8 with just under 6 to play. The Lakers started out more aggressively going after rebounds and out rebounded the Celtics 10-8 in the quarter. Perk picked up his 2nd foul with 3:28 left and pretty much spent the whole game in foul trouble. The Lakers finished the first quarter up 22-20. ...
Lakers-Celtics Game Two, Third Quarter: This Way To Garbage Time — Five Tool Tool - The Sports Blog That Loves You Back
> Starts with Gasol not getting the roll, Perkins getting the o board, and Allen hitting. It's 14. Fisher misses a wide open 3, and so far, the Lake Show looks even worse with body language. Perkins gets to the line and hits both, and it's 16, the Celtics' largest lead. Is this going to be a game at all? Odom hits an open jumper, and for a great defensive team, the Celtics really do seem to ...
Live from the Finals, Game 2: Lakers vs. Celtics — Lakers Blog
BK here. Wow, fans are fired up. During the National Anthem, whenever they showed a Laker on the Jumbotron, the crowd booed. Then a Celtic, with wild cheering. Another Laker, more booing. Right now, the members of the Boston Pops who performed tonight are wondering why the crowd only seemed to enjoy half of their effort. After the Lakers were introduced, they're now showing highlights from ...
NBA Finals Live-Blog: Game Two — AwfulAnnouncing
Who: L.A. Lakers at Boston Celtics What: Game Two the NBA Finals Where: TD Banknorth Garden- Boston, Massachusetts When: 9pm (ABC) Why: So ABC can play songs from every band from Boston ever and/or for the NBA Championship Spread: Celtics -2, O/U 192 (Series Price: Lakers -175, Celtics +155) _______________________ So Bill Russell was just on and ABC showed a piece on Kobe walking around ...
Lakers-Celtics Vegas Betting Odds — Sports Handicapping
The fans at TD Banknorth Garden will be treated to Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics when they take their seats on Sunday. NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Lakers listed as 1½-point favorites versus the Celtics, while the game's total has not yet been posted. The Celtics took Game 1 with a 98-88 win over the Lakers on Thursday, and ...
Lakers look to tie series — Lakers Library
Kobe Bryant admitted he was off his game on Thursday stating that he “missed some bunnies,” referring to the vast array of easy shots he was presented with but missed. The Lakers played an efficient game but the Celtics won off their crowd’s enthusiasm. The Lakers and Celtics were both fighting for a lead for the majority of Game 1 until the Celtics fed-off the crowd’s eruption when Paul ...
Celtics and Lakers Game 2 — Triviality of Basketball
So, just as all people expected Boston took game 1 and Pierce almost did a Willis Reed when he came back from a crippling knee injury and became the hero as Celtics edged LA 99-88. Game 2 is still in...
Boston Celtics Take Game 1 in the NBA Finals — LAKERS4LIFE
Coming into the NBA finals I thought the Lakers were the better team and on their way to their 4th title of the decade beating the hated Celtics in 4 or 5 games, but after seeing the Boston Celtics manhandle the Lakers in the fourth quarter on Thursday night in Boston I am starting to think that winning the series isn't going to be as easy as I had predicted. Even though Celtics took game ...
Crazy rebound slam by Kevin Garnett [Video] — Hail Mary Jane
During game 1 of the Finals last night between the Lakers and the Celtics, Kevin Garnett had a strong start but towards the end of the game, his shot was off and he kept missing.
This helped him though. Very high percentage shot.
That helped KG get back on track and it also sent a message. Can’t wait for game 2.
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NBA: Celtics nab game one — Teeoff Sports
Look out now…we may have a series on our hands.
The Boston Celtics, led by Paul Pierce, beat the Lakers 98-88 in game one of the NBA Finals. Pierce hurt his knee early in the game and wouldn’t quit, helping to boost his teammates to victory. Pierce scored 22 points in the win and showed all [...]
The Basketball Diaries — Foul Balls
Boston Celtics 98 Los Angeles Lakers 88 (Celtics lead series 1-0)
So the Lakers had been averaging 105 points a game so far in these playoffs, and they did it against a couple of good defensive teams in the Utah Jazz and San Antonio Spurs. Still, as good as those defenses were this year, the Celtics were the best defense in the league and showed it on Thursday night, holding the Lakers to
Lakers face must-win situation in Game 3 against Celtics — Latest Sporting News Articles for NBA
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Home better be sweet for the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 3 of the NBA finals or t...
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Home better be sweet for the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 3 of the NBA finals or t...
Ratings up for Game 2 of Lakers-Celtics finals — FOXSports.com News for NBA
Television ratings for the NBA finals are up big from last season but falling short of the last time the Lakers were involved. Game 2 on Sunday drew an 8.5 fast national rating on ABC, the network said Monday. That's an increase of 52 percent from ...
Television ratings for the NBA finals are up big from last season but falling short of the last time the Lakers were involved. Game 2 on Sunday drew an 8.5 fast national rating on ABC, the network said Monday. That's an increase of 52 percent from ...
Fagan: Rondo's improvement is evident in Celtics' Game 2 win — Latest Sporting News Articles for NBA
Rajon Rondo entered the NBA with tons of athleticism and a tremendous need for refinement. In the Celtics' Game 2 win over the Lakers, Rondo played like the star he could become.
Rajon Rondo entered the NBA with tons of athleticism and a tremendous need for refinement. In the Celtics' Game 2 win over the Lakers, Rondo played like the star he could become.
Lakers-Celtics photos — FOXSports.com News for NBA
The Celtics took control of the NBA Finals with a Game 1 win. Can the Lakers even the series? See how Game 2 goes down.
The Celtics took control of the NBA Finals with a Game 1 win. Can the Lakers even the series? See how Game 2 goes down.
LIVE: Can Lakers even Finals? — FOXSports.com News for NBA
Kobe and the Lakers struggled in their Game 1 loss to the Celtics. Can they rebound and even the Finals? Follow Game 2 LIVE.
Kobe and the Lakers struggled in their Game 1 loss to the Celtics. Can they rebound and even the Finals? Follow Game 2 LIVE.
Celtics' Pierce ready to go vs. Lakers in Game 2 — ESPN.com - NBA
Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce is ready to go for Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers.
Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce is ready to go for Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers.
Kobe, Lakers must take fight to Celtics in Game 2 — FOXSports.com News for NBA
If the Lakers are going to win Game 2, they better show a little more fight, says Charley Rosen. And yeah, he's looking at you Lamar.
If the Lakers are going to win Game 2, they better show a little more fight, says Charley Rosen. And yeah, he's looking at you Lamar.
Celtics win battle of benches in Game 1 (AP) — Yahoo! Sports - NBA News
Their reserves have been a strength in the postseason, and were expected to give the Los Angeles Lakers an advantage against the Boston Celtics in the NBA finals. Instead, Phil Jackson somewhat ignored them in the opener. The Celtics' reserves ...
Their reserves have been a strength in the postseason, and were expected to give the Los Angeles Lakers an advantage against the Boston Celtics in the NBA finals. Instead, Phil Jackson somewhat ignored them in the opener. The Celtics' reserves ...
TV ratings up for NBA finals Game 1 (AP) — Yahoo! Sports - NBA News
The Lakers-Celtics matchup gave the NBA finals' television ratings a big boost. Game 1 on Thursday averaged an 8.7 rating on ABC, the network said Friday. That's up 38 percent from the 6.3 during last year's Cavaliers-Spurs series. It's the highest ...
The Lakers-Celtics matchup gave the NBA finals' television ratings a big boost. Game 1 on Thursday averaged an 8.7 rating on ABC, the network said Friday. That's up 38 percent from the 6.3 during last year's Cavaliers-Spurs series. It's the highest ...
No Offense, But Lakers Blame Themselves — NBA.com: News
If you choose to believe Kobe Bryant, the reason he missed 17 of the 26 shots he attempted in the Lakers' 98-88 Game 1 Finals loss wasn't the Celtics' all-league defense designed to stop him, but rather it was just a matter of the way the cookie crumbled.
If you choose to believe Kobe Bryant, the reason he missed 17 of the 26 shots he attempted in the Lakers' 98-88 Game 1 Finals loss wasn't the Celtics' all-league defense designed to stop him, but rather it was just a matter of the way the cookie crumbled.
Lakers Notebook: Game 1 — NBA.com: News
It's a simple matter; the team that wins the rebound game usually wins the game. The Celtics constantly crashed the boards resulting in a 46-33 advantage. The stat sheet reads that the Lakers were out rebounded on the offensive glass 10-7, yet it ...
It's a simple matter; the team that wins the rebound game usually wins the game. The Celtics constantly crashed the boards resulting in a 46-33 advantage. The stat sheet reads that the Lakers were out rebounded on the offensive glass 10-7, yet it ...
Pierce’s Heroic Return Steers Celtics to Game 1 Win — NBA.com: News
Paul Pierce, who used to sneak into Lakers games as a youngster, came bounding out of the tunnel from the locker room after leaving with an injured knee and led the Celtics to a tense 98-88 victory over Los Angeles on Thursday night in Game 1 of these tra
Paul Pierce, who used to sneak into Lakers games as a youngster, came bounding out of the tunnel from the locker room after leaving with an injured knee and led the Celtics to a tense 98-88 victory over Los Angeles on Thursday night in Game 1 of these tra
Pierce's return lifts Celtics by Lakers (AP) — Yahoo! Sports - NBA News
Big moments have defined the Lakers-Celtics blood feud, and in their first get together in 21 years, a kid from Los Angeles gave Boston one to remember. Paul Pierce, who used to sneak into Lakers games as a youngster, came bounding out of the ...
Big moments have defined the Lakers-Celtics blood feud, and in their first get together in 21 years, a kid from Los Angeles gave Boston one to remember. Paul Pierce, who used to sneak into Lakers games as a youngster, came bounding out of the ...
Pierce leads Celtics to 98-88 win in Game 1 — The Seattle Times: Sports
Big moments have defined the Lakers-Celtics blood feud, and in their first get together in 21 years, a kid from Los Angeles gave Boston...
Big moments have defined the Lakers-Celtics blood feud, and in their first get together in 21 years, a kid from Los Angeles gave Boston...
Celtics 'D' stifles Bryant, Lakers again (AP) — Yahoo! Sports - NBA News
Coach Doc Rivers vowed he wouldn't change the way the Celtics did anything on defense in the NBA finals. And why should he? Boston's defense was too good for Los Angeles in the regular season, and it still is so far now. The Celtics shook off a poor ...
Coach Doc Rivers vowed he wouldn't change the way the Celtics did anything on defense in the NBA finals. And why should he? Boston's defense was too good for Los Angeles in the regular season, and it still is so far now. The Celtics shook off a poor ...
LIVE: Lakers, Celtics in Game 1 of NBA Finals — FOXSports.com News for NBA
It's Lakers-Celtics, Part XI. It's the fifth NBA Finals for Kobe. But it's uncharted territory for Boston's Big 3. Follow Game 1 LIVE.
It's Lakers-Celtics, Part XI. It's the fifth NBA Finals for Kobe. But it's uncharted territory for Boston's Big 3. Follow Game 1 LIVE.
NBA Finals By the Numbers — NBA.com: News
As the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers continue their quest for the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy, basketball fans in more than 200 countries will watch, listen and participate in the action through an array of multimedia and digital ...
As the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers continue their quest for the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy, basketball fans in more than 200 countries will watch, listen and participate in the action through an array of multimedia and digital ...
Lakers-Celtics Series Taps Rich Vein of NBA History — NBA.com: News
In the NEW YORK TIMES, Billy Witz writes "the Celtics and the Lakers renew their rivalry Thursday with the start of the N. B.A. finals, the 11th time they have met for the championship but the first time since 1987. It has been so long that for many ...
In the NEW YORK TIMES, Billy Witz writes "the Celtics and the Lakers renew their rivalry Thursday with the start of the N. B.A. finals, the 11th time they have met for the championship but the first time since 1987. It has been so long that for many ...
Finals Inside the Numbers: A Contrast in Styles — NBA.com: News
Forget history. The old Celtics and Lakers have nothing to do with the 2008 NBA Finals. NBA.com's John Schuhmann looks inside the numbers to see how these Celtics and Lakers play the game.
Forget history. The old Celtics and Lakers have nothing to do with the 2008 NBA Finals. NBA.com's John Schuhmann looks inside the numbers to see how these Celtics and Lakers play the game.
Kareem anticipates Lakers-Celtics series (AP) — Yahoo! Sports - NBA News
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar rooted for the Celtics during his high school days in New York. Honest. He would later be involved in one of the most intense rivalries in sports, going against Boston three times in the NBA finals as a Lakers star in the ...
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar rooted for the Celtics during his high school days in New York. Honest. He would later be involved in one of the most intense rivalries in sports, going against Boston three times in the NBA finals as a Lakers star in the ...
