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Lakers, Celtics Renew Rivalry for Finals

Teams will face each other in reprise of '80s showdowns

By Matt Cantor, Newser Staff

Posted May 31, 2008 7:59 AM CDT

(Newser) – The Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics will revive a historic rivalry in this year’s NBA finals, the Los Angeles Times reports. The Celtics’ defeat of the Detroit Pistons last night will bring the celebrated franchises together for the 11th time in the finals.... Read full story »

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