Game 1
BOS
89
@
LAL
102
Game 2
BOS
103
@
LAL
94
Game 3
LAL
91
@
BOS
84
Game 4
LAL
89
@
BOS
96
Game 5
LAL
86
@
BOS
92
Game 6
BOS
67
@
LAL
89
Game 7
BOS
79
@
LAL
83
In a back and forth struggle filled with tension and drama the whole way through, the Lakers won their second straight NBA championship behind great performances from Pau Gasol, Ron Artest, and Finals MVP Kobe Bryant.
The Lakers pop the traditional champagne in the locker room at Staples.
Derek Fisher talks about winning his fifth NBA title as a Laker.
The Lakers celebrate after defeating the Celtics in a thrilling Game 7.
Facing elimination, the Lakers came out focused and determined and it paid off in a big way as they trounced the Celtics to force Game 7. Kobe Bryant led the way with 26 points and 11 rebounds.
Doc Rivers says a lack of trust on offense cost the Celtics in Game 6.
Kobe Bryant went on another one of his epic runs, pouring in 19 points in the third quarter before finishing with 38. But the Celtics won all the hustle points on both ends of the floor to pull within one game of the NBA title.
Paul Pierce talks about the possibility of clinching the title in his hometown.
Phil Jackson breaks down the ups and downs for L.A. in the third quarter.
Led by Glen Davis and Nate Robinson, Boston's bench scored 21 fourth-quarter points to rally the Celtics past the Lakers and even the series at two games apiece. Davis had 18 points for Boston, while Kobe Bryant had 33 for L.A.
Pau Gasol says the Lakers know what improvements they need moving forward.
Supposedly the Lakers weak link, Derek Fisher scored 11 fourth-quarter points as L.A. reclaimed home-court advantage with a close win in Game 3. Kobe Bryant had 29 points and seven rebounds.
An emotional Derek Fisher talks about the importance of the Lakers win.
Ray Allen was deadly from behind the arc, setting an NBA Finals record by sinking seven 3s in the first half. Rajon Rondo took charge later on, racking up his fifth playoff triple-double.
Phil Jackson discusses the Lakers lack of execution during the Game 2 loss.
If the early moments of Game 1 were any inclination, the 2010 Finals are going to be physical. Kobe Bryant, Pau Gasol and the Lakers overpowered the Celtics to grab a series-opening victory.
Phil Jackson talks about the factors that led to L.A.'s gritty series-opening win.
Paul Pierce explains why the Celtics' pride isn't shaken after a big loss.
Check out the best shots from the Lakers' Game 1 win over the Celtics.
Here we go again. The Lakers and Celtics, longtime rivals with storied histories, will clash for the NBA title. Will Boston hang an 18th banner from the rafters or will Kobe snag a fifth ring?
The Celtics' surprising run through the playoffs is all about working as a team.