Lakers Celtics Matchups
laballtalk.com 6/3/2008 — The matchups being heavily discussed are of course that of the big three in Boston. The Boston Three Party, the Three Amigos, or whatever other lame name you can come up with for a team of three overly hyped players that have never won anything in their careers. It’s time to start pairing players up though.

Lakers/Celtics: Interesting Things You Won't See This Time Around
mixmakers.net 6/4/2008 — The Lakers and the Celtics; two storied franchises with a rivalry that dates back generations. For the majority of the players in this years NBA finals, the rich tradition of these battling foes is but a legend of stories told and videos seen. Expect an intense matchup, fierce competitiveness,and a driving desire to be crowned the NBA’s best. BUT don’t expect:

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 ...

Don't Flip The Script On What Works
myinnerfan.blogspot.com 6/4/2008 — Why firing Flip Saunders may be a bad move. Also, suggests a parallel in post Hubie Brown Memphis.

Can Kobe guard Ray Allen or Paul Pierce?
thehoopdoctors.com 6/4/2008 — review of a key to the series. Who will Kobe play defense on? good points.

Magic, Bird still friends, rivals — USATODAY.com NBA - Top Stories 6/4/2008
Listening to Hall of Famers Magic Johnson of the Los Angeles Lakers and Larry Bird of the Boston Celtics on a teleconference ...

Lakers-Celtics: a lot of love and a lot more hate — L.A. Times - Basketball 6/4/2008

Bird not buying KG conspiracy theory — Celtics & NBA - BostonHerald.com 6/4/2008
The rivalry between the Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers has prompted some fascinating debates over the years, but at least one inquiring mind wanted to know: Is the rivalry...

On Eve of Finals, These Friends Are Seeing Red — Wash Post NBA 6/4/2008
A group of close friends still gather weekly to honor Arnold "Red" Auerbach, the patriarch of the Boston Celtics and the architect of one of sports' great dynasties.

Magic Johnson, Larry Byrd talk Lakers-Celtics glory days — NYDailyNews.com - Basketball 6/4/2008
These days, Larry Bird and Magic Johnson, long-retired and first-ballot members of the Hall of Fame, get to meet only in competing executive suites via teleconference call. They did it Tuesday to talk about their legendary June showdowns.