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Lakers Short of the Mark

Retro uniforms can't save team from 110-91 defeat by Celtics

By Lev Weinstein,  Newser Staff

Posted Dec 31, 2007 3:19 AM CST

(Newser) – Throwback short shorts and jerseys did not provide enough mojo last night for LA to overcome the Celtics, whose Big Three dominated proceedings in a 110-91 beating, the Los Angeles Times reports. Boston's Paul Pierce had a game high 33 points, leading the Celtics to a season sweep of their western rivals, and snapping a five game Laker winning streak.

Pierce was joined by his counterparts Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen, who posted 22 and 19 points, respectively. Kobe Bryant nailed 22 points for the Lakers, but managed only 6-for-22 from the floor. Lamar Odem managed 14 points and ten rebounds for LA, who came fractionally close to rivaling their worst shooting percentage of the season.

Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett (5) walks off the court after being cut during a play during the first half of their NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2007 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett (5) walks off the court after being cut during a play during the first half of their NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2007 in Los...   (Associated Press)
Boston Celtics guard Tony Allen (42) puts up a shot as Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum (17) guards during the first half of their NBA basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2007, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Boston Celtics guard Tony Allen (42) puts up a shot as Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum (17) guards during the first half of their NBA basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2007, in Los Angeles. (AP...   (Associated Press)
Los Angeles Lakers guard Derek Fisher (2) goes up for a shot while wearing 80's style shorts as Boston Celtics guard Tony Allen (42) guards during the first half of their NBA basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2007, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Los Angeles Lakers guard Derek Fisher (2) goes up for a shot while wearing 80's style shorts as Boston Celtics guard Tony Allen (42) guards during the first half of their NBA basketball game, Sunday,...   (Associated Press)
Los Angeles Lakers forward Trevor Ariza (3) wears 80's style shorts as Lakers' coach Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, second from left, and trainer Gary Vitti, third from left, look on during the first half of their NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2007, in Los Angeles. Coach at...
Los Angeles Lakers forward Trevor Ariza (3) wears 80's style shorts as Lakers' coach Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, second from left, and trainer Gary Vitti, third from left, look on during the first half of their...   (Associated Press)
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Elizabeth
Feb 1, 2011 11:19 PM CST
I love the short shorts! Great Athletes in great shape! Who wouldn't wanna see their legs! Women love seeing men as much as men love seeing women. Do it for the ladies! More short shorts!!!

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