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Celtics Take Game 1 Over LA

Boston wins at home, 98-88, to open the NBA finals

By John Johnson, Newser Staff

Posted Jun 5, 2008 11:03 PM CDT

(Newser) – The Boston Celtics treated their hometown fans to a 98-88 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers tonight in Game 1 of the NBA finals, the Boston Globe reports. Kevin Garnett (24 points) and Paul Pierce (22) led the Celtics, while Kobe Bryant had 24 for... Read full story »

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