Celtics-Lakers Preview

By NICOLINO DIBENEDETTO
Posted Feb 20 2013 2:33AM

The Los Angeles Lakers are taking the court for the first time since the death of Jerry Buss, and it's rather fitting that the opponent will be a storied rival.

Emerging from the All-Star break, the Lakers may see a meeting with the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night as a chance to show some consistency while paying tribute to their charismatic and beloved owner.

The Lakers (25-29) have long been one of the world's premier sports franchises, and much of the credit goes to Buss, who died at 80 from kidney failure on Monday. A memorial service will be held Thursday across from Staples Center at Nokia Theatre, and he'll be honored Wednesday before tip-off.

After Buss purchased the team in 1979, he turned it into a spectacle dubbed "Showtime," led by Hall of Famers Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and James Worthy. Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal later helped usher in another era of dominance for a star-studded franchise befitting of the searing Hollywood spotlight.

The Lakers won 10 of 16 NBA Finals under Buss, the most of any team in that span. However, his business savvy, knack for promotion and willingness to acquire some of the best players in basketball history made the Lakers into the NBA's first global brand.

"Think about the impact that he's had on the game and the decisions he's made, and the brand of basketball he brought here with Showtime and the impact that had on the sport as a whole," Bryant said. "Those vibrations were felt to a kid all the way in Italy who was 6 years old, before basketball was even global. His impact is felt worldwide."

Buss' impact will be felt Wednesday, especially against the Celtics (28-25).

The Lakers and Celtics have combined to win half of the NBA's 66 titles, and they've matched up five times in the Finals since 1980. Los Angeles has won three of those series, most recently in 2010.

Both teams haven't seemed capable of reaching those lofty expectations this season, but the Lakers may be the bigger disappointment. They're 10th in the Western Conference, 3 1/2 games back of Houston for the eighth and final playoff position.

The Lakers also lost three of four to the Los Angeles Clippers, dropping the season series to their historically lowly neighbors the first time since 1992-93 after falling 125-101 on Feb. 14 before entering the break.

Bryant has been doing his part, ranking fourth in the league with 26.8 points per game, and lately he's tried to get others involved. While he's averaging 18.4 points over the past 12 games, the All-Star guard has 8.5 assists per game after dishing out 11 against the Clippers.

He's averaged 28.7 points over the past 12 meetings with Boston, including seven in the 2010 Finals.

Bryant's 27 points weren't enough in the latest meeting Feb. 7, when Los Angeles lost 116-95 on the road.

Oft-injured Dwight Howard has taken the brunt of the blame for the Lakers' struggles, averaging 16.3 points and 11.8 boards after being seen as the final piece to add to the franchise's trophy haul.

The All-Star center was limited to nine points and nine rebounds after missing the three previous games with a shoulder injury.

The Celtics are trying to re-establish their momentum after losing 97-90 at Denver on Tuesday in the opener of this season-high five-game road trip. They had won eight of the previous nine while dealing with season-ending injuries to Rajon Rondo (ACL), Jared Sullinger (back surgery) and Leandro Barbosa (ACL).

"We got stagnant with ball movement," said forward Paul Pierce, who had 10 points, six rebounds and six assists. "We just didn't make the adjustment. A little too much one-on-one. On the other end, we didn't get key stops. We fouled a little bit too much. Every crucial possession that we needed a stop, we didn't get the stop that we needed and they were able to pull away."

Pierce leads Boston with 18.3 points per game, but he's only managed 10.3 over the last three games. He's averaging 25.2 over 13 regular-season road meetings with the Lakers.

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Lakers beat Celtics 113-99 on emotional night

By BETH HARRIS
Posted Feb 21 2013 2:38AM

LOS ANGELES (AP) Los Angeles Lakers owner Jerry Buss loved to win. He especially relished beating the Boston Celtics.

Playing their first game since Buss died, the Lakers earned an emotional 113-99 victory over their greatest rivals on Wednesday night.

Dwight Howard had 24 points and 12 rebounds, Kobe Bryant added 16 points, Steve Nash and Earl Clark had 14 apiece, and Metta World Peace 12 in a game that surely would have delighted Buss.

"It was very fitting," Bryant said. "You look at all the trophies, parades and support this team has - that all came from one man. The impact is a global one."

The Lakers won their most recent NBA championship - and last under Buss - in 2010, beating the Celtics 4-3 in the finals. Buss died Monday at 80 after an 18-month struggle with cancer that had forced him to watch his team's games on TV or an iPad instead of from his suite above the Staples Center court.

His empty seat was illuminated and "R.I.P. Dr. Buss" was written on the board inside the Lakers locker room.

"We got to continue to carry on what he built," Bryant said.

Paul Pierce scored 26 points for the Celtics, who fell to 8-17 on the road and lost their third in a row away from home. Courtney Lee added 20 points and Kevin Garnett had 12 on 6-of-14 shooting.

"We've been in that situation with Red Auerbach, and so many other emotional games - teams are very dangerous, especially in their home building," Pierce said. "You take a lot of pride in protecting that and going out and getting that first win. You could see it in their eyes. I saw it in Kobe's eyes. He was really emotional coming out and he wanted this game bad. We understood that."

Howard's performance in the Lakers' first game since the All-Star break came on the eve of the NBA trade deadline. He has been the subject of rumors, but general manager Mitch Kupchak said this week that Howard wouldn't be going anywhere.

"I was thinking about it all day, getting this win for Dr. Buss," Howard said. "We came out with a lot of energy, a lot of intensity. We have to keep working every day in practice to get better and hopefully this season can happen for us."

Howard was among seven Lakers in double figures on a night when they shot 51 percent, dominated the paint 54-30 and were 22 of 31 from the free throw line for one of the most complete games they've played in months.

"We looked like a team," Nash said. "We moved bodies and moved the ball and made it tough on their defense. It gives us a little more of an identity."

Clark had a career-high 16 rebounds, and Antawn Jamison added 15 points off the bench for Los Angeles.

The Lakers improved to 26-29 and gained a split in the season series, having avenged a 116-95 loss to the Celtics on Feb. 7 when they trailed by 32 points.

"We certainly wanted to return the favor," Bryant said.

Boston trailed by nine at the end of the first two quarters before the Lakers opened up a 75-57 lead early in the third. Typical of their balanced scoring throughout the game, World Peace, Bryant, Nash, Howard and Clark each contributed baskets in the 11-2 run.

Nash had seven assists, giving him 10,144 while passing Magic Johnson for sole possession of fourth place on the career list. He said he and Howard have talked about trying to work more as a tandem.

"He has to find ways to free me up and therefore, I am going to find ways to free him up," Nash said. "It is still a work in progress, but the last two games before the break he really committed into running pick-and-rolls, setting good screens, rolling hard and you saw either me free for jump shots or him going down the paint for fouls or finishes."

The Lakers shot 51 percent in the first half and had four players in double figures, helping them to a 64-55 lead. Howard was energetic in scoring 15 points and setting screens reminiscent of his days with Orlando. Bryant had 14 points, Nash 12 and World Peace 10.

"I thought he was playing through emotion," Garnett said about Bryant. "You could hear the emotion in his voice."

Pierce carried the Celtics with 23 points on 9-of-15 shooting in the half, when they shot 49 percent. He said he hadn't talked to general manager Danny Ainge about the trade rumors involving him.

"I'm sure if something comes up, he'll probably call me," Pierce said. "I can't worry about that. I've got a job to do and they've got to do what's best for the franchise. I've always understood that this is just a business."

Buss was remembered in a pregame video tribute featuring photos of him as a child all the way through him hoisting trophies marking the team's 10 NBA championships won under his ownership. Bryant fittingly spoke on behalf of the Lakers' players, having been acquired by the Lakers as a 17-year-old.

"He was a brilliant, incredible owner but an even better person," Bryant said. "His innovation transcended the game and we are all, all spoiled by his vision and his drive to win year after year after year."

There was a moment of silence in the darkened arena before the crowd broke up the quiet with chants of "Jerry, Jerry."

"It was very emotional and very nice," Lakers coach Mike D'Antoni said, noting the crowd's energy. "You couldn't help but feel it and I think the players felt it, also."

A memorial service for invited guests will be held Thursday at Nokia Theatre across the street from Staples Center. Buss will be buried in a private service on Friday.

NOTES: Lakers F Pau Gasol said he hopes to get off his crutches soon and return before the end of the regular season. He had surgery on his right foot after injuring it on Feb. 5. ... The Celtics signed free agent G-F Terrence Williams to a 10-day contract on Wednesday. He had been playing with Guangdong in the Chinese league, averaging 17.9 points, 3.4 rebounds and 4.1 assists in 29 games. ... Jeanie Buss accepted condolences on her father's passing from numerous well-wishers stopping by her seat before the game. ... Jack Nicholson and Dyan Cannon, longtime Lakers fans dating to the team's days at the Forum in Inglewood, were on hand.

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Notebook: Lakers 113, Celtics 99

Dan Arritt, for NBA.com
Posted Thu Feb 21, 2013 2:06 AM - Updated Thu Feb 21, 2013 2:06 AM

THE FACTS: On a night when the Lakers paid tribute to their revered owner Jerry Buss, who died Monday following a long illness, they showed the same passion that he displayed in 24 years at the helm. The Lakers dismantled their longest-running rival almost from the start, getting huge games from Dwight Howard and Earl Clark on their way to a 113-99 victory Wednesday night against the Celtics at Staples Center.

QUOTABLE: "It's a very great tribute to a very great man."
-- Lakers coach Mike D'Antoni

THE STAT: Lakers point guard Steve Nash was one of seven players in double figures for L.A., contributing 14 points and seven assists to pass former Lakers star Magic Johnson for fourth on the all-time NBA assist list (10,144).

QUOTABLE II: "It comes from hard work, preparation and understanding the game."
-- Mike D'Antoni on Nash

TURNING POINT: Boston took an early 15-11 lead but Kobe Bryant's basket sparked a 10-0 run. The Lakers continued to pad their lead, taking a 36-27 lead into the second quarter. The Celtics made a couple moves, getting within five points twice in the quarter, but an 11-2 run to start the second half put the Celtics in a deep hole for good.

HOT: Howard, who has taken some criticism for his up-and-down play before the All-Star break, was the type of player many envisioned when he came over from Orlando in the offseason. Howard finished with a team-high 24 points and 12 rebounds. Clark, who began the season on the end of the Lakers bench, continued his remarkable evolution, scoring 14 points and grabbing a career-high 16 rebounds. Courtney Lee overcame early foul trouble to score a season-high 20 points for the Celtics.

NOT: Bryant didn't shoot the ball particularly well, finishing 5-for-15 from the floor and scoring 16 points, but he matched Nash with seven assists, four rebounds and three turnovers. Kevin Garnett continues to struggle with his shooting for the Celtics. He finished 6-for-14 from the floor and scored 12 points. A 50.2 percent field goal shooter on the season, he has shot under that mark in three straight games.

GOOD MOVE: Right from the opening tip, Howard seemed like he was on a mission to prove himself to Lakers fans and the team brass, totaling eight points and four rebounds in the game's first five minutes. That seemed to resonate with his teammates, who combined to put together one of their best efforts of the season.

QUOTABLE II: "One little step, don't want to get too crazy."
-- Mike D'Antoni

BAD MOVE: With the Lakers on the verge of putting a stamp on the Celtics, Bryant and Howard were both called for technical fouls in the third quarter. Fortunately for the Lakers, Boston didn't turn those into momentum changers.

NOTABLE: Buss won his last NBA championship in 2010, a seven-game victory against the Celtics. ... The 113 points by the Lakers was the most since they scored the same number Jan. 13 against the Cavaliers. ... Paul Pierce, who grew up in L.A., scored a team-high 26 points for the Celtics.

UP NEXT: For the Lakers, Friday vs. Portland, Sunday @ Dallas, Monday @ Denver. For the Celtics, Friday @ Phoenix, Sunday @ Portland, Monday @ Utah.

• Celtics: Barbosa, Rondo, Sullinger
• Lakers: Gasol, Hill

• Celtics: Rivers
• Lakers: Bryant, Howard

• Lead Changes: 2
• Times Tied: 3

• Arena: Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA
• Officials: #48 Scott Foster, #59 Gary Zielinski, #56 Mark Ayotte
• Attendance: 18997
• Duration: 2:22

Boston Celtics (28-26)		Los Angeles Lakers (26-29)
Start of 1st Quarter
(12:00) Jump Ball Howard vs Garnett (Bass gains possession)
Pierce Jump Shot: Missed	11:46
	11:45	World Peace Rebound (Off:0 Def:1)
	11:28 [LAL 2-0]	Howard Driving Layup Shot: Made (2 PTS) Assist: Nash (1 AST)
Lee Jump Shot: Made (2 PTS) Assist: Bass (1 AST)	11:13 [BOS 2-2]
	11:01	Nash Driving Layup Shot: Missed
Lee Rebound (Off:0 Def:1)	11:00
Garnett Jump Shot: Made (2 PTS) Assist: Bradley (1 AST)	10:36 [BOS 4-2]
	10:24	Nash Foul: Offensive (1 PF)
	10:24	Nash Turnover : Foul (1 TO)
Pierce Turnover : Out of Bounds Lost Ball Turnover (1 TO)	10:14
Lee Foul: Shooting (1 PF) (2 FTA)	10:03
	10:03 [LAL 3-4]	Bryant Free Throw 1 of 2 (1 PTS)
	10:03 [LAL 4-4]	Bryant Free Throw 2 of 2 (2 PTS)
Pierce Layup Shot: Made (2 PTS) Assist: Garnett (1 AST)	09:51 [BOS 6-4]
	09:51	Bryant Foul: Shooting (1 PF) (1 FTA)
Pierce Free Throw 1 of 1 (3 PTS)	09:51 [BOS 7-4]
	09:38 [LAL 7-7]	World Peace 3pt Shot: Made (3 PTS)
Pierce 3pt Shot: Made (6 PTS) Assist: Garnett (2 AST)	09:24 [BOS 10-7]
Lee Foul: Personal (2 PF)	09:13
Lee Substitution replaced by Green	09:13
	09:00	World Peace 3pt Shot: Missed
	08:58	Howard Rebound (Off:1 Def:0)
	08:58	Howard Tip Shot: Missed
Bradley Rebound (Off:0 Def:1)	08:55
Pierce Jump Shot: Made (8 PTS) Assist: Green (1 AST)	08:48 [BOS 12-7]
	08:29	World Peace Jump Shot: Missed
	08:28	Howard Rebound (Off:2 Def:0)
	08:27 [LAL 9-12]	Howard Reverse Layup Shot: Made (4 PTS)
Pierce 3pt Shot: Missed	08:13
	08:10	Clark Rebound (Off:0 Def:1)
	08:00 [LAL 11-12]	Howard Slam Dunk Shot: Made (6 PTS) Assist: Bryant (1 AST)
Bradley 3pt Shot: Made (3 PTS) Assist: Green (2 AST)	07:42 [BOS 15-11]
	07:30	Bryant Jump Shot: Missed
Green Rebound (Off:0 Def:1)	07:29
Pierce Turnover : Bad Pass (2 TO) Steal:Howard (1 ST)	07:22
	07:18 [LAL 13-15]	Bryant Jump Bank Shot: Made (4 PTS) Assist: World Peace (1 AST)
Green Foul: Shooting (1 PF) (1 FTA)	07:18
	07:18 [LAL 14-15]	Bryant Free Throw 1 of 1 (5 PTS)
Bradley Jump Shot: Missed	07:06
	07:05	Howard Rebound (Off:2 Def:1)
	06:48	Clark Jump Shot: Missed
	06:47	Howard Rebound (Off:3 Def:1)
	06:46 [LAL 16-15]	Howard Layup Shot: Made (8 PTS)
Team Timeout : Regular	06:41
	06:41	Clark Substitution replaced by Jamison
Garnett Substitution replaced by Collins	06:41
Team Turnover : Shot Clock Turnover	06:21
	06:08 [LAL 18-15]	Howard Turnaround Bank Hook Shot: Made (10 PTS) Assist: World Peace (2 AST)
Green Jump Shot: Missed Block: Howard (1 BLK)	05:47
	05:45	Howard Rebound (Off:3 Def:2)
	05:36 [LAL 21-15]	Nash 3pt Shot: Made (3 PTS) Assist: Bryant (2 AST)
Pierce Pullup Jump shot: Made (10 PTS)	05:17 [BOS 17-21]
Bass Foul: Shooting (1 PF) (3 FTA)	04:58
	04:58 [LAL 22-17]	Jamison Free Throw 1 of 3 (1 PTS)
	04:58	Jamison Free Throw 2 of 3 Missed
	04:58	Team Rebound
Bradley Substitution replaced by Terry	04:58
	04:58 [LAL 23-17]	Jamison Free Throw 3 of 3 (2 PTS)
Terry Turnover : Lost Ball (1 TO) Steal:World Peace (1 ST)	04:47
	04:45 [LAL 25-17]	World Peace Driving Dunk Shot: Made (5 PTS)
Green 3pt Shot: Missed	04:24
Bass Rebound (Off:1 Def:0)	04:23
Bass Jump Shot: Missed	04:18
	04:17	Bryant Rebound (Off:0 Def:1)
	04:11	Bryant Fadeaway Jump Shot: Missed
Terry Rebound (Off:0 Def:1)	04:10
	04:10	Jamison Foul: Personal (1 PF)
Pierce Substitution replaced by Lee	04:10
	04:10	World Peace Substitution replaced by Meeks
	04:05	Howard Foul: Defense 3 Second (0 PF)
Terry Free Throw Technical Missed	04:05
Team Rebound	04:05
Terry Jump Shot: Missed	03:53
	03:52	Howard Rebound (Off:3 Def:3)
	03:42	Howard Foul: Offensive (1 PF)
	03:42	Howard Turnover : Foul (1 TO)
Green Slam Dunk Shot: Made (2 PTS)	03:24 [BOS 19-25]
	03:06 [LAL 27-19]	Nash Fadeaway Jump Shot: Made (5 PTS) Assist: Howard (1 AST)
Lee Jump Shot: Made (4 PTS) Assist: Collins (1 AST)	02:46 [BOS 21-27]
Collins Foul: Personal (1 PF) (2 FTA)	02:40
	02:40	Team Timeout : Regular
	02:40	Nash Substitution replaced by Blake
	02:40 [LAL 28-21]	Howard Free Throw 1 of 2 (11 PTS)
	02:40 [LAL 29-21]	Howard Free Throw 2 of 2 (12 PTS)
Green Jump Shot: Missed	02:19
	02:17	Meeks Rebound (Off:0 Def:1)
	02:04	Bryant 3pt Shot: Missed
	02:03	Jamison Rebound (Off:1 Def:0)
	02:02 [LAL 31-21]	Jamison Layup Shot: Made (4 PTS)
Bass Turnaround Jump Shot: Missed	01:46
	01:43	Blake Rebound (Off:0 Def:1)
	01:35	Bryant Jump Shot: Missed
Collins Rebound (Off:0 Def:1)	01:33
Green Driving Layup Shot: Made (4 PTS) Assist: Lee (1 AST)	01:29 [BOS 23-31]
Green Foul: Personal (2 PF) (2 FTA)	01:12
	01:12 [LAL 32-23]	Bryant Free Throw 1 of 2 (6 PTS)
Collins Substitution replaced by Garnett	01:12
Bass Substitution replaced by Pierce	01:12
	01:12	Howard Substitution replaced by Clark
	01:12 [LAL 33-23]	Bryant Free Throw 2 of 2 (7 PTS)
	01:01	Clark Foul: Personal (1 PF)
Garnett Turnaround Jump Shot: Made (4 PTS)	00:51.4 [BOS 25-33]
	00:41.9	Clark Layup Shot: Missed Block: Garnett (1 BLK)
	00:39.7	Clark Rebound (Off:1 Def:1)
	00:39.1	Clark Layup Shot: Missed
	00:39.1	Bryant Rebound (Off:1 Def:1)
	00:38.9 [LAL 35-25]	Bryant Jump Bank Shot: Made (9 PTS)
Lee Driving Layup Shot: Missed	00:28.9
	00:25.7	Jamison Rebound (Off:1 Def:1)
Terry Foul: Personal (1 PF) (2 FTA)	00:22.8
	00:22.8	Bryant Free Throw 1 of 2 Missed
	00:22.8	Team Rebound
	00:22.8 [LAL 36-25]	Bryant Free Throw 2 of 2 (10 PTS)
Garnett Jump Shot: Made (6 PTS) Assist: Pierce (1 AST)	00:00.8 [BOS 27-36]
End of 1st Quarter
Boston Celtics (28-26)		Los Angeles Lakers (26-29)
Start of 2nd QuarterBack to Top
	11:41 [LAL 39-27]	Blake 3pt Shot: Made (3 PTS)
Green Jump Shot: Missed	11:16
	11:15	Blake Rebound (Off:0 Def:2)
	11:07	Blake 3pt Shot: Missed
Pierce Rebound (Off:0 Def:1)	11:05
Lee 3pt Shot: Missed	10:56
	10:55	Clark Rebound (Off:1 Def:2)
	10:45 [LAL 41-27]	World Peace Jump Shot: Made (7 PTS) Assist: Blake (1 AST)
Pierce Pullup Jump shot: Made (12 PTS)	10:24 [BOS 29-41]
	10:05	World Peace Jump Shot: Missed
Terry Rebound (Off:0 Def:2)	10:04
Pierce 3pt Shot: Missed	09:58
Lee Rebound (Off:1 Def:1)	09:56
Lee Driving Reverse Layup Shot: Made (6 PTS)	09:52 [BOS 31-41]
	09:41	Clark 3pt Shot: Missed
Green Rebound (Off:0 Def:2)	09:40
Garnett Jump Shot: Missed	09:31
	09:30	Clark Rebound (Off:1 Def:3)
	09:17	Jamison Jump Shot: Missed Block: Green (1 BLK)
Green Rebound (Off:0 Def:3)	09:15
Green Layup Shot: Missed	09:08
	09:06	World Peace Rebound (Off:0 Def:2)
	09:03	Meeks Driving Layup Shot: Missed
Pierce Rebound (Off:0 Def:2)	09:00
Lee Jump Shot: Missed	08:47
Garnett Rebound (Off:1 Def:0)	08:45
Garnett Jump Shot: Missed	08:43
Garnett Rebound (Off:2 Def:0)	08:42
Garnett Layup Shot: Made (8 PTS)	08:41 [BOS 33-41]
	08:41	Team Timeout : Regular
	08:41	Jamison Substitution replaced by Howard
Lee Substitution replaced by Bradley	08:41
	08:21	Howard Turnover : Lost Ball (2 TO) Steal:Terry (1 ST)
Garnett Jump Shot: Missed	08:10
	08:09	Clark Rebound (Off:1 Def:4)
Garnett Foul: Shooting (1 PF) (2 FTA)	07:55
	07:55	Howard Free Throw 1 of 2 Missed
	07:55	Team Rebound
	07:55	Meeks Substitution replaced by Nash
	07:55 [LAL 42-33]	Howard Free Throw 2 of 2 (13 PTS)
	07:39	Howard Foul: Shooting (2 PF) (2 FTA)
Garnett Free Throw 1 of 2 Missed	07:39
Team Rebound	07:39
Garnett Free Throw 2 of 2 Missed	07:39
	07:36	Howard Rebound (Off:3 Def:4)
	07:27	World Peace Jump Shot: Missed
	07:26	Clark Rebound (Off:2 Def:4)
	07:25	Clark Layup Shot: Missed Block: Bradley (1 BLK)
	07:23	Clark Rebound (Off:3 Def:4)
	07:20 [LAL 44-33]	Clark Slam Dunk Shot: Made (2 PTS)
Green Layup Shot: Missed	06:59
	06:56	Clark Rebound (Off:3 Def:5)
Green Foul: Personal (3 PF)	06:48
	06:48	Blake Substitution replaced by Bryant
Green Substitution replaced by Bass	06:48
	06:33	Bryant 3pt Shot: Missed
Bass Rebound (Off:1 Def:1)	06:32
Terry 3pt Shot: Made (3 PTS) Assist: Pierce (2 AST)	06:26 [BOS 36-44]
	06:13 [LAL 47-36]	Nash 3pt Shot: Made (8 PTS)
Bass Jump Shot: Missed	06:01
Terry Rebound (Off:1 Def:2)	06:00
Pierce 3pt Shot: Made (15 PTS) Assist: Terry (1 AST)	05:54 [BOS 39-47]
	05:44	Howard Turnover : Traveling (3 TO)
	05:44
Garnett Substitution replaced by Wilcox	05:44
Terry 3pt Shot: Missed	05:30
	05:29	Nash Rebound (Off:0 Def:1)
	05:14 [LAL 49-39]	Bryant Layup Shot: Made (12 PTS)
Terry Floating Jump shot: Made (5 PTS)	05:00 [BOS 41-49]
	04:41 [LAL 51-41]	Howard Hook Bank Shot: Made (15 PTS)
Bass Jump Shot: Made (2 PTS) Assist: Pierce (3 AST)	04:18 [BOS 43-51]
Wilcox Foul: Shooting (1 PF) (2 FTA)	04:01
	04:01	Howard Free Throw 1 of 2 Missed
	04:01	Team Rebound
Terry Substitution replaced by Lee	04:01
	04:01	Howard Free Throw 2 of 2 Missed
Wilcox Rebound (Off:0 Def:1)	04:00
Pierce 3pt Shot: Made (18 PTS)	03:45 [BOS 46-51]
	03:35 [LAL 53-46]	Nash Fadeaway Jump Shot: Made (10 PTS)
Bass Jump Shot: Made (4 PTS) Assist: Bradley (2 AST)	03:19 [BOS 48-53]
	03:07 [LAL 55-48]	Nash Jump Shot: Made (12 PTS)
Bradley Driving Layup Shot: Missed	02:56
Team Rebound	02:54
Team Timeout : Regular	02:54
Pierce Jump Shot: Made (20 PTS) Assist: Bass (2 AST)	02:48 [BOS 50-55]
	02:26 [LAL 57-50]	Clark Jump Shot: Made (4 PTS) Assist: Nash (2 AST)
Pierce Jump Shot: Missed Block: World Peace (1 BLK)	02:12
Team Rebound	02:12
Pierce Jump Shot: Missed	02:05
	02:04	Clark Rebound (Off:3 Def:6)
	01:52 [LAL 60-50]	World Peace 3pt Shot: Made (10 PTS) Assist: Bryant (3 AST)
	01:39	World Peace Foul: Personal (1 PF)
Wilcox Substitution replaced by Garnett	01:39
Pierce 3pt Shot: Made (23 PTS)	01:31 [BOS 53-60]
Garnett Foul: Personal (2 PF)	01:18
	01:05	World Peace 3pt Shot: Missed
	01:04	Howard Rebound (Off:4 Def:4)
	01:04	Howard Tip Shot: Missed
Bradley Rebound (Off:0 Def:2)	00:59.9
Pierce 3pt Shot: Missed Block: Clark (1 BLK)	00:42.9
	00:39.9	Bryant Rebound (Off:1 Def:2)
Pierce Foul: Personal (1 PF) (2 FTA)	00:38.1
	00:38.1 [LAL 61-53]	Clark Free Throw 1 of 2 (5 PTS)
	00:38.1	Howard Substitution replaced by Jamison
	00:38.1 [LAL 62-53]	Clark Free Throw 2 of 2 (6 PTS)
Team Timeout : Short	00:38.1
Bass Substitution replaced by Terry	00:38.1
	00:38.1	Jamison Substitution replaced by Blake
Lee Layup Shot: Made (8 PTS) Assist: Pierce (4 AST)	00:27.9 [BOS 55-62]
	00:04.6 [LAL 64-55]	Bryant Fadeaway Jump Shot: Made (14 PTS) Assist: Blake (2 AST)
Garnett Turnover : Bad Pass (1 TO) Steal:World Peace (2 ST)	00:03.9
	00:03.0	World Peace 3pt Shot: Missed
Garnett Rebound (Off:2 Def:1)	00:01.0
End of 2nd Quarter
Boston Celtics (28-26)		Los Angeles Lakers (26-29)
Start of 3rd QuarterBack to Top
Pierce Foul: Shooting (2 PF) (2 FTA)	11:42
	11:42	Howard Free Throw 1 of 2 Missed
	11:42	Team Rebound
	11:42 [LAL 65-55]	Howard Free Throw 2 of 2 (16 PTS)
Garnett Turnaround Jump Shot: Made (10 PTS)	11:23 [BOS 57-65]
	11:06	Nash Turnover : Bad Pass (2 TO) Steal:Lee (1 ST)
Lee Layup Shot: Missed	11:01
	11:00	Clark Rebound (Off:3 Def:7)
	10:49 [LAL 67-57]	World Peace Layup Shot: Made (12 PTS) Assist: Nash (3 AST)
Garnett Turnaround Fadeaway shot: Missed	10:22
	10:19	Nash Rebound (Off:0 Def:2)
	10:09	Howard Jump Shot: Missed
Pierce Rebound (Off:0 Def:3)	10:08
Garnett Jump Shot: Missed	09:51
	09:50	Nash Rebound (Off:0 Def:3)
	09:35 [LAL 69-57]	Bryant Turnaround Fadeaway shot: Made (16 PTS)
Team Turnover : Shot Clock Turnover	09:09
	08:54 [LAL 71-57]	Nash Driving Layup Shot: Made (14 PTS)
Bass Foul: Offensive (2 PF)	08:34
Bass Turnover : Foul (1 TO)	08:34
	08:21 [LAL 73-57]	Howard Alley Oop Dunk Shot: Made (18 PTS) Assist: Nash (4 AST)
Garnett Jump Shot: Missed	08:03
	08:02	Howard Rebound (Off:4 Def:5)
	07:53 [LAL 75-57]	Clark Slam Dunk Shot: Made (8 PTS) Assist: Bryant (4 AST)
Team Timeout : Regular	07:53
	07:35	Clark Foul: Shooting (2 PF) (2 FTA)
Pierce Free Throw 1 of 2 Missed	07:35
Team Rebound	07:35
Pierce Free Throw 2 of 2 (24 PTS)	07:35 [BOS 58-75]
	07:21 [LAL 77-58]	Howard Jump Shot: Made (20 PTS) Assist: Bryant (5 AST)
Bass Foul: Offensive (3 PF)	07:15
Bass Turnover : Foul (2 TO)	07:15
	07:01	Bryant Turnover : Bad Pass (1 TO) Steal:Pierce (1 ST)
Lee Layup Shot: Made (10 PTS)	06:54 [BOS 60-77]
	06:41	Foul : Double Personal - Bryant (2 PF), Lee (3 PF)
Garnett Substitution replaced by Green	06:41
	06:32	Howard Foul: Offensive (3 PF)
	06:32	Howard Turnover : Foul (4 TO)
	06:32	Howard Technical
Pierce Free Throw Technical Missed	06:32
Team Rebound	06:32
Bradley Turnover : Bad Pass (1 TO)	06:14
	05:53	World Peace Jump Shot: Missed
Green Rebound (Off:0 Def:4)	05:52
Lee Driving Finger Roll Layup Shot: Made (12 PTS) Assist: Green (3 AST)	05:47 [BOS 62-77]
	05:35	Bryant Jump Shot: Missed
	05:33	Howard Rebound (Off:5 Def:5)
Green Foul: Personal (4 PF)	05:33
	05:33	Clark Substitution replaced by Jamison
	05:23	Jamison Jump Shot: Missed
	05:21	Howard Rebound (Off:6 Def:5)
	05:21 [LAL 79-62]	Howard Putback Layup Shot: Made (22 PTS)
Lee 3pt Shot: Made (15 PTS) Assist: Green (4 AST)	04:56 [BOS 65-79]
	04:41 [LAL 81-65]	Jamison Layup Shot: Made (6 PTS) Assist: Nash (5 AST)
Bass Jump Shot: Made (6 PTS) Assist: Bradley (3 AST)	04:25 [BOS 67-81]
	04:06	Bryant 3pt Shot: Missed
Green Rebound (Off:0 Def:5)	04:05
Pierce Driving Layup Shot: Missed	03:59
	03:54	Nash Rebound (Off:0 Def:4)
Bradley Substitution replaced by Terry	03:49
	03:49	World Peace Substitution replaced by Meeks
	03:38 [LAL 83-67]	Jamison Jump Shot: Made (8 PTS) Assist: Bryant (6 AST)
Lee Jump Shot: Missed	03:17
	03:15	Bryant Rebound (Off:1 Def:3)
	03:06 [LAL 85-67]	Jamison Layup Shot: Made (10 PTS) Assist: Bryant (7 AST)
Pierce Turnover : Bad Pass (3 TO) Steal:Nash (1 ST)	02:52
Pierce Foul: Personal Take (3 PF)	02:50
	02:50	Team Timeout : Regular
Lee Substitution replaced by Williams	02:50
	02:50	Howard Substitution replaced by Blake
	02:50	Nash Substitution replaced by Clark
	02:38	Clark 3pt Shot: Missed
Pierce Rebound (Off:0 Def:4)	02:36
	02:31	Bryant Foul: Shooting (3 PF) (2 FTA)
Pierce Free Throw 1 of 2 (25 PTS)	02:31 [BOS 68-85]
Pierce Free Throw 2 of 2 (26 PTS)	02:31 [BOS 69-85]
	02:06	Blake Floating Jump shot: Missed
	02:04	Clark Rebound (Off:4 Def:7)
	02:04 [LAL 87-69]	Clark Putback Dunk Shot: Made (10 PTS)
Terry Jump Shot: Made (7 PTS) Assist: Pierce (5 AST)	01:49 [BOS 71-87]
Bass Substitution replaced by Garnett	01:27
Pierce Substitution replaced by Bradley	01:27
	01:19	Bryant Jump Shot: Missed
Williams Rebound (Off:0 Def:1)	01:17
Garnett Layup Shot: Made (12 PTS) Assist: Williams (1 AST)	01:10 [BOS 73-87]
	00:59.7	Bryant Foul: Offensive (4 PF)
	00:59.7	Bryant Turnover : Foul (2 TO)
	00:59.7	Bryant Technical
Terry Free Throw Technical (8 PTS)	00:59.7 [BOS 74-87]
	00:59.7	Bryant Substitution replaced by World Peace
Garnett Jump Shot: Missed	00:46.9
	00:45.5	Clark Rebound (Off:4 Def:8)
Garnett Foul: Shooting (3 PF) (3 FTA)	00:26.8
	00:26.8 [LAL 88-74]	Blake Free Throw 1 of 3 (4 PTS)
	00:26.8 [LAL 89-74]	Blake Free Throw 2 of 3 (5 PTS)
	00:26.8 [LAL 90-74]	Blake Free Throw 3 of 3 (6 PTS)
Bradley 3pt Shot: Missed	00:03.8
Terry Rebound (Off:2 Def:2)	00:02.8
Terry 3pt Shot: Missed	00:00.9
Bradley Rebound (Off:1 Def:2)	00:00.9
Bradley Tip Shot: Made (5 PTS)	00:00.9 [BOS 76-90]
End of 3rd Quarter
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	11:45	Meeks Foul: Shooting (1 PF) (2 FTA)
Terry Free Throw 1 of 2 (9 PTS)	11:45 [BOS 77-90]
Terry Free Throw 2 of 2 (10 PTS)	11:45 [BOS 78-90]
	11:29 [LAL 93-78]	Jamison 3pt Shot: Made (13 PTS) Assist: Blake (3 AST)
Green Driving Dunk Shot: Made (6 PTS) Assist: Williams (2 AST)	11:17 [BOS 80-93]
	11:00	Meeks Layup Shot: Missed
Garnett Rebound (Off:2 Def:2)	10:58
Terry 3pt Shot: Missed	10:50
	10:45	World Peace Rebound (Off:0 Def:3)
Terry Foul: Shooting (2 PF) (2 FTA)	10:37
	10:37	Meeks Free Throw 1 of 2 Missed
	10:37	Team Rebound
	10:37 [LAL 94-80]	Meeks Free Throw 2 of 2 (1 PTS)
Garnett Turnaround Bank shot: Missed	10:19
	10:18	Jamison Rebound (Off:1 Def:2)
	10:09	Blake Turnover : Bad Pass (1 TO) Steal:Garnett (1 ST)
Bradley 3pt Shot: Missed	10:02
	10:00	Team Rebound
	09:50 [LAL 96-80]	Blake Driving Finger Roll Layup Shot: Made (8 PTS)
Terry 3pt Shot: Missed	09:20
	09:18	Jamison Rebound (Off:1 Def:3)
Terry Foul: Shooting (3 PF) (2 FTA)	09:12
	09:12 [LAL 97-80]	Jamison Free Throw 1 of 2 (14 PTS)
Williams Substitution replaced by Pierce	09:12
	09:12	Clark Substitution replaced by Howard
	09:12 [LAL 98-80]	Jamison Free Throw 2 of 2 (15 PTS)
Rivers Technical	09:12
	09:12 [LAL 99-80]	Meeks Free Throw Technical (2 PTS)
	09:02	Howard Foul: Personal (4 PF)
Green Turnover : Out of Bounds Lost Ball Turnover (1 TO)	08:52
	08:52
Garnett Substitution replaced by Bass	08:52
Bradley Foul: Personal Block (1 PF)	08:51
	08:32	World Peace 3pt Shot: Missed
	08:30	Howard Rebound (Off:7 Def:5)
Bass Foul: Personal (4 PF)	08:27
	08:24 [LAL 101-80]	Meeks Layup Shot: Made (4 PTS) Assist: Blake (4 AST)
Terry Foul: Shooting (4 PF) (1 FTA)	08:24
	08:24 [LAL 102-80]	Meeks Free Throw 1 of 1 (5 PTS)
	08:13	Jamison Foul: Shooting (2 PF) (2 FTA)
Green Free Throw 1 of 2 (7 PTS)	08:13 [BOS 81-102]
Green Free Throw 2 of 2 (8 PTS)	08:13 [BOS 82-102]
	08:02 [LAL 104-82]	Howard Alley Oop Layup shot: Made (24 PTS) Assist: Blake (5 AST)
Pierce Jump Shot: Missed	07:47
	07:46	Jamison Rebound (Off:1 Def:4)
	07:37	Jamison Foul: Offensive (3 PF)
	07:37	Jamison Turnover : Foul (1 TO)
Pierce Substitution replaced by Lee	07:37
Green Turnaround Fadeaway shot: Made (10 PTS)	07:24 [BOS 84-104]
	07:06	Blake Jump Shot: Missed
Team Rebound	07:06
	07:06	Howard Foul: Personal (5 PF)
Bass Substitution replaced by Williams	07:06
Terry Substitution replaced by Melo	07:06
	07:06	Howard Substitution replaced by Clark
	07:06	Meeks Substitution replaced by Nash
Bradley Jump Shot: Missed	06:49
	06:48	Clark Rebound (Off:4 Def:9)
	06:44	Nash Turnover : Bad Pass (3 TO) Steal:Bradley (1 ST)
	06:44	Jamison Foul: Personal (4 PF) (2 FTA)
Bradley Free Throw 1 of 2 Missed	06:44
Team Rebound	06:44
Bradley Free Throw 2 of 2 (6 PTS)	06:44 [BOS 85-104]
	06:28	Clark Layup Shot: Missed
	06:26	Clark Rebound (Off:5 Def:9)
	06:21	Blake 3pt Shot: Missed
Bradley Rebound (Off:1 Def:3)	06:20
Lee 3pt Shot: Made (18 PTS) Assist: Bradley (4 AST)	06:10 [BOS 88-104]
	05:55	Blake 3pt Shot: Missed
Williams Rebound (Off:0 Def:2)	05:53
Williams Turnover : Double Dribble (1 TO)	05:51
	05:51	Team Timeout : Regular
	05:51	Jamison Substitution replaced by Bryant
	05:44	Bryant Foul: Offensive (5 PF)
	05:44	Bryant Turnover : Foul (3 TO)
	05:44	Team Violation : Delay Of Game
Lee Jump Shot: Missed	05:31
	05:29	World Peace Rebound (Off:0 Def:4)
	05:06 [LAL 106-88]	Clark Slam Dunk Shot: Made (12 PTS) Assist: Nash (6 AST)
Green Jump Shot: Missed	04:42
	04:40	Clark Rebound (Off:5 Def:10)
	04:26 [LAL 108-88]	Clark Jump Shot: Made (14 PTS) Assist: Nash (7 AST)
Lee Turnover : Bad Pass (1 TO) Steal:Clark (1 ST)	04:10
	03:56	Bryant 3pt Shot: Missed
Green Rebound (Off:0 Def:6)	03:55
Williams Pullup Jump shot: Made (2 PTS)	03:37 [BOS 90-108]
	03:11	Bryant Layup Shot: Missed
Green Rebound (Off:0 Def:7)	03:10
	03:07	Blake Foul: Shooting (1 PF) (2 FTA)
Green Free Throw 1 of 2 (11 PTS)	03:07 [BOS 91-108]
Bradley Substitution replaced by Wilcox	03:07
Green Free Throw 2 of 2 (12 PTS)	03:07 [BOS 92-108]
Melo Foul: Shooting Block (1 PF) (2 FTA)	02:50
Team Timeout : Regular	02:50
	02:50	Bryant Substitution replaced by Meeks
	02:50	Nash Substitution replaced by Duhon
	02:50	Clark Free Throw 1 of 2 Missed
	02:50	Team Rebound
	02:50	Clark Free Throw 2 of 2 Missed
Lee Rebound (Off:1 Def:2)	02:48
Williams Turnover : Bad Pass (2 TO)	02:38
	02:25	World Peace 3pt Shot: Missed
Wilcox Rebound (Off:0 Def:2)	02:23
Melo Alley Oop Dunk Shot: Made (2 PTS) Assist: Wilcox (1 AST)	02:10 [BOS 94-108]
	01:57	Clark 3pt Shot: Missed
Team Rebound	01:57
	01:42	Clark Foul: Shooting (3 PF) (2 FTA)
Melo Free Throw 1 of 2 Missed	01:42
Team Rebound	01:42
Melo Free Throw 2 of 2 Missed	01:42
	01:41	Clark Rebound (Off:5 Def:11)
	01:35	Duhon Layup Shot: Missed Block: Melo (1 BLK)
Lee Rebound (Off:1 Def:3)	01:32
Lee Turnaround Jump Shot: Made (20 PTS)	01:27 [BOS 96-108]
	01:07 [LAL 110-96]	Blake Jump Shot: Made (10 PTS) Assist: Duhon (1 AST)
Lee Jump Shot: Missed	00:59.9
	00:58.9	Duhon Rebound (Off:0 Def:1)
	00:38.8 [LAL 113-96]	Duhon 3pt Shot: Made (3 PTS) Assist: World Peace (3 AST)
Green 3pt Shot: Made (15 PTS) Assist: Lee (2 AST)	00:23.4 [BOS 99-113]
End of 4th Quarter