What to Expect in the BOS-LAL Finals

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ManchvegasBob ManchvegasBob posted 6/4/2008 from mvn.com [flag]
Through history, the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers have always been radically different teams and it is so this time around, their 11th meeting in the NBA Finals. The Celtics are Ministers of Defense and the Lakers are the Lords of Offense. But of course, the Celtics are a very good offensive team and the Lakers play good defense as well. But the contrast in style is clear . . . [link]

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Fiddlin' and Diddlin' - Daily Links 6/4
Published 6/4/2008 by noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) at LOY's PLACE a celtics green blog
... Daily Celtics: Evolution of a center Celtics.com Playoff postups from practice Celticvision interviews Celtics up for task of stopping Bryant CelticsBlog 10 things, Finals preview Wondering if Flip's firing was a matter of convenience LOY's Place Comments from the other side - Pre game edition Celtics 17 What to expect in the BOS-LAL finals ESPN Kobe has reached the legacy stage ...

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