mvn.com - 6/4/2008
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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 . . .
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