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Lakers-Celtics: Game 7 wrap-up

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 12:10:13 EDT

Game 7: Lakers 83, Celtics 79

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Purple and gold confetti raining down upon him, Kobe Bryant hopped up on the scorer's table, shook his fists and extended five fingers.

When he hopped down, Boston's legendary Hall of Fame center Bill Russell was waiting to shake his hand.

Game 7 Rewind: Hot Shots / Cold Shots

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 2:00:58 EDT

The Lakers took Game 7 on the free throw line, but Ray Allen and Paul Pierce going a combined 8 for 29 didn't help much either...

HOT SHOT - Derek Fisher

10 Points

Field Goal Selection

Video Blog: Lakers-Celtics Game 6 preview

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 16:13:42 EDT

9 p.m. ET: Celtics at Lakers - (Series tied, 3-3)

Morning Shootaround: Game 7

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 11:24:47 EDT

9 p.m. ET: Celtics at Lakers - (Series tied, 3-3)

Kendrick Perkins down and out - (Boston Herald)

Rasheed Wallace and Glen Davis step in to Game 7 spotlight - (Boston Herald)

Relaxed Rajon Rondo is the key - (Boston Herald)

NBA Rewind: Hot Shots / Cold Shots

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 1:33:58 EDT

Game 6 was less about the Lakers hot shooting and more about the Celtics' frozen fingers. Boston couldn't get solid offensive production from any of the stars, and, this time, X-factor Rajon Rondo missed the mark.

Did we pick the right players? Who would you add? Which player would you subtract? Check out the full Shot Chart.

HOT SHOT - Ron Artest

15 Points

Morning Shootaround: Can Boston finish?

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 10:48:43 EDT

9 p.m. ET: Celtics at Lakers - (Boston leads, 3-2)

Celtics on the verge of ruining Lakers again - (Los Angeles Times)

Lakers have to hope home is where their heart is - (Los Angeles Times)

Ray Allen's three-point-shooting 'curse' - (Los Angeles Times)

NBA Rewind: Hot Shots / Cold Shots

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 1:05:58 EDT

In Game 5, the Lakers couldn't get any help for Kobe Bryant, leaving Pau Gasol as the teams second highest scorer, with 12 points. The Celtics, meanwhile, put four players in to double digits... including potent X-factor Rajon Rondo.

Did we pick the right players? Who would you add? Who would you take off the list? Check out the full Shot Chart.

HOT SHOT - Rajon Rondo

18 Points

Video Blog: Lakers-Celtics Game 5 preview

Sun, 13 Jun 2010 20:24:16 EDT

8 p.m. ET: Lakers at Celtics - (Series tied, 2-2)

Morning Shootaround: Celts waiting on starters

Sun, 13 Jun 2010 18:12:28 EDT

8 p.m. ET: Lakers at Celtics - (Series tied, 2-2)

Kobe needs to finish the job - (Los Angeles Times)

Once again, Bynum's says the knee is good to go - (Los Angeles Times)

Lakers vow better effort to complement Bynum - (Los Angeles Times)

NBA Rewind: Hot Shots / Cold Shots

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 0:48:55 EDT

In in tight Game 4 where both teams shot right around 45 percent from the field, only Glen Davis distinguished himself as a hot shooter. Big Baby showed undeniable hustle under the basket, outworking the Lakers big men for tough points.

No player shot poor enough to find themselves in the "Cold Shot" category.

Did we pick the right player? Who would you add? Check out the full Shot Chart. HOT SHOT - Glen Davis

18 Points

Video Blog: Lakers-Celtics Game 4 preview

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 15:16:45 EDT

9 p.m. ET: Lakers at Celtics - (Los Angeles leads, 2-1)

Morning Shootaround: Bad calls still in focus

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 11:54:10 EDT

9 p.m. ET: Lakers at Celtics - (Los Angeles leads series, 2-1)

Referee complaints are a waste of time - (Boston Herald)

Ray Allen needs sleep more than practice - (Boston Herald)

Big Baby at a disadvantage, but says he has the hustle to compete - (Boston Herald)

NBA Rewind: Hot Shots / Cold Shots

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 1:18:30 EDT

The unexpected turns continue in Game 3, as Sunday night's hero goes ice cold. Well, actually, that may be an understatement... Ray Allen was an absolute zero... as in, he made zero shots from the field.

Ugly.

Let us know how we did. Did we choose the right guys? Who would you add or subtract?

HOT SHOTS - Lamar Odom

Video Blog: Lakers-Celtics Game 3 preview

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 15:52:37 EDT

9 p.m. ET: Lakers at Celtics - (Series tied, 1-1)

Morning Shootaround: Lakers look at Game 1 script

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 12:05:18 EDT

9 p.m. ET: Lakers at Celtics - (Series tied, 1-1)

Lakers look to keep it down low in Game 3 - (Los Angeles Times)

Odom needs to be a standup guy during games, not just after them - (Los Angeles Times)

Foul-happy referees blowing a good thing - (Los Angeles Times)

NBA Rewind: Hot Shots / Cold Shots

Mon, 07 Jun 2010 0:10:01 EDT

While the first contest was won and lost in the paint, Game 2 was settled from beyond the arc. Ray Allen started the game with a 7-for-7 run from deep, before eventually settling for a record-setting eight. Ron Artest, meanwhile, struggled once again with his shooting.

Let us know how we did. Did we choose the right guys? Who would you add or subtract?.

HOT SHOT - Ray Allen

32 Points

Video Blog: Lakers-Celtics Game 2 preview

Sun, 06 Jun 2010 13:18:53 EDT

8 p.m. ET: Celtics at Lakers - (Los Angeles leads series, 1-0)

NBA Rewind: Hot Shots / Cold Shots

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 1:34:03 EDT

The tale of the tape ends in the paint for Game 1. Lakers big man Pau Gasol was busy on the boards, and able to strike from short range. Meanwhile, Boston slasher Rajon Rondo didn't get many easy looks, and was unable to become the X-factor Celtic fans were hoping for.

Let us know how we did. Did we choose the right guys? Who would you add or subtract?

HOT SHOT - Pau Gasol

23 Points

Expert Picks: NBA Finals

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 14:04:39 EDT

It all comes down to this! After grabbing a mess of bonus points, Sergio Gonzalez has already locked up the title. As the only player picking the Celtics, Nunzio has one last shot to steal second place from the NBA2K10 simulator. If he's wrong, however, he runs the risk of falling all the way back in to a tie for last place.

Expert Scores Expert Right Wrong Bonus Total Sergio Gonzalez 12 2 5 29 NBA2K10 12 2 2 26 Nunzio Ingrassia 10 4 4 24 Ken Berger 11 3 2 24 Jamey Eisenberg 10 4 3 23 Gerg Urbano 10 4 1 21 Right = correct pick (2pts) - Wrong = wrong pick (0pts) - Bonus = correct number of games (1pt)

Morning Shootaround: Lakers-Celtics set to rumble

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 11:02:57 EDT

9 p.m. ET: Lakers vs. Celtics - (Series tied, 0-0)

Bob Cousy pointed in praise of Rondo - (Boston Globe)

Wallace transparent, but productive - (Boston Globe)

In sports history, nothing can rival Lakers-Celtics - (Boston Globe)

Video Blog: NBA Finals preview

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 19:05:58 EDT

SCHEDULE

Game 1: 9 p.m. ET - Thursday, June 3 (Los Angeles)

Game 2: 8 p.m. ET - Sunday, June 6 (Los Angeles)

Game 3: 9 p.m. ET - Tuesday, June 8 (Boston)

Lakers-Celtics: A 50-year legacy of championships

Mon, 31 May 2010 9:46:12 EDT

Few rivalries in sports are as storied as Lakers vs. Celtics. Bill Russell. Larry Bird. Kobe Bryant. Magic Johnson. Jerry West. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Wilt Chamberlain. Elgin Baylor. Since the late 50's, no two teams have offered the nexus of talent and spotlight that Boston and Los Angeles have provided.

The two historic powers are set to meet in the Finals for the 12th time, with Game 1 slated for Thursday night in Los Angeles. But before we focus on the upcoming series, let's take look back:

2007-08: Boston Celtics def. Los Angeles Lakers, 4-2

MVP: Paul Pierce, Boston

Expert Picks: Score update

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 12:20:08 EDT

NBA Rewind: Hot Shots / Cold Shots

Sun, 30 May 2010 0:49:42 EDT

Which player made the most efficient use of his offensive touches to help his team win the game? Which player's misses cost his team a shot at victory?

Here's what we've got...

Let us know how we did. Did we choose the right guys? Who would you add or subtract?

HOT SHOT - Ron Artest

Video Blog: Lakers-Suns Game 6 preview

Sat, 29 May 2010 14:48:19 EDT

8:30 p.m. ET: Lakers vs. Suns - (Los Angeles leads, 3-2)

Morning Shootaround: Suns predict Game 7

Sat, 29 May 2010 13:23:28 EDT

8:30 p.m. ET: Lakers vs. Suns - (Los Angeles leads, 3-2)

Ron Artest moving past Game 5 heroics, but still feels disrespected - (Los Angeles Times)

Phil Jackson fines Artest a day after his buzzer-beater - (Los Angeles Times)

Nash believes Phoenix Suns will beat Lakers in Game 6 - (Los Angeles Times)

NBA Rewind: Hot Shots / Cold Shots

Sat, 29 May 2010 0:43:16 EDT

Which player made the most efficient use of his offensive touches to help his team win the game? Which player's misses cost his team a shot at victory?

Here's what we've got...

Let us know how we did. Did we choose the right guys? Who would you add or subtract?

HOT SHOT - Paul Pierce

Injury Update: Celtics hurting for Game 6

Fri, 28 May 2010 14:03:11 EDT

Links:

- Big Baby improves, Marquis does not - (WEEI.com)

- Doc Rivers gives lengthy injury update - (Boston Herald)

- Brian Scalabrine knows about Davis' pain - (Boston Herald)

Morning Shootaround: Perkins cleared to play

Fri, 28 May 2010 10:59:10 EDT

8:30 p.m. ET: Magic vs. Celtics - (Boston leads, 3-2)

Kendrick Perkins technical foul rescinded; he will play in Game 6 - (Orlando Sentinel)

Time to beat Magic to the punch put Howard in his place - (Boston Herald)

0-93 is just a number: Magic will make history against the Celtics - (Orlando Sentinel)

NBA Rewind: Hot Shots / Cold Shots

Fri, 28 May 2010 1:22:47 EDT

Which player made the most efficient use of his offensive touches to help his team win the game? Which player's misses cost his team a shot at victory?

Here's what we've got...

Let us know how we did. Did we choose the right guys? Who would you add or subtract?

Full Shot Chart