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  • June 2008

    • Celtics Win Title in Blowout

      Boston Globe  |  Jun 17, 08 11:04 PM CDT

      Celtics Win Title in Blowout

      (Newser) - The Boston Celtics trounced the LA Lakers tonight to win their 17th NBA championship. Boston won 132-91 behind a stifling defense and strong shooting, the Boston Globe reports. The Big Three of Paul Pierce, Ray Allen, and Kevin Garnett proved too powerful in Game 6 for the overmatched Lakers, who were outscored 34-15 in the second quarter and trailed by 23 points at the half. More »

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      NBA  • Boston Celtics  • NBA finals  • LA Lakers

    • Lakers Still Alive, Beat Celtics 103-98 in Game 5

      Associated Press  |  Jun 15, 08 11:25 PM CDT

      Lakers Still Alive, Beat Celtics 103-98 in Game 5

      (Newser) - Pack up the championship trophy and book a flight back to Boston, the NBA finals aren't over yet. The Los Angeles Lakers are headed East to try a historic comeback of their own. Kobe Bryant scored 25 points, including a decisive dunk in the final minute,  and Lamar Odom added 20 as the Lakers, playing with pride on their star-studded stage, prevented the Celtics from winning a 17th title with a 103-98 win. More »

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      Boston Celtics  • Los Angeles Lakers  • Kobe Bryant  • Paul Pierce  • NBA finals  • Staples Center

    • Celtics Stun Lakers in Game 4

      Associated Press  |  Jun 12, 08 11:14 PM CDT

      Celtics Stun Lakers in Game 4

      (AP) - In their comeback season, the Celtics saved the biggest one of all for the NBA finals. Boston rallied from a 24-point deficit and beat the Los Angeles Lakers 97-91 tonight to take a commanding 3-1 lead in the series and move within one victory of a 17th championship. Paul Pierce scored 20 points, Kevin Garnett had 16 points and 11 rebounds, and Ray Allen had 19 to lead the way for Boston. More »

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      NBA  • Boston Celtics  • Los Angeles Lakers  • NBA finals

    • Lakers Take Game 3

      Los Angeles Times  |  Jun 10, 08 11:09 PM CDT

      Lakers Take Game 3

      (Newser) - Kobe Bryant scored 36 points to lead his LA Lakers to an 87-81 victory over Boston in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, the LA Times reports. Los Angeles now trails the best-of-seven series 2-1. The Lakers also got a strong lift from Sasha Vujacic (20 points), who came up big during game's closing minutes. Game 4 is Thursday in Los Angeles. More »

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      NBA  • Boston Celtics  • 2008 NBA playoffs  • NBA finals  • LA Lakers

    • For Lakers, It's Tonight or Never

      Los Angeles Times  |  Jun 10, 08 12:51 PM CDT

      For Lakers, It's Tonight or Never

      (Newser) - The Boston team that dominated the court in Games 1 and 2 of the NBA Finals isn't the same Celtics crew that eked out wins against Atlanta, Cleveland, and Detroit. But the Lakers may only have just noticed that, writes Mark Heisler in the Los Angeles Times . For Kobe & Co., tonight's game is time to step up or bow out. More »

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      NBA  • Boston Celtics  • Los Angeles Lakers  • Kobe Bryant  • Paul Pierce  • Ray Allen  • 2008 NBA playoffs  • NBA finals  • Phil Jackson

    • Time Runs Out for Lakers in Game 2 Loss to Celtics

      Associated Press  |  Jun 9, 08 2:35 AM CDT

      Time Runs Out for Lakers in Game 2 Loss to Celtics

      (Newser) - Perhaps their amazing fourth-quarter comeback was enough to give the Lakers hope in a most difficult situation. Kobe Bryant scored 13 of his 30 points in the last 7:40 as the Lakers erased all but two points of a 24-point deficit before losing in Boston to the Boston Celtics 108-102 in Game 2 of the NBA finals. More »

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      NBA  • Boston Celtics  • Kobe Bryant  • NBA finals  • LA Lakers

    • Pierce Plays Through Pain

      Boston Herald  |  Jun 6, 08 12:30 PM CDT

      Pierce Plays Through Pain

      (Newser) - When Paul Pierce crumpled to the parquet in the third quarter of last night's NBA Finals game, everyone watching likely echoed the fears of Boston coach Doc Rivers, who "thought the worst." But after writhing in pain and leaving the court in a wheelchair, the Celtics captain returned, and in the biggest way possible, writes the Boston Herald . More »

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      basketball  • NBA  • Boston Celtics  • Los Angeles Lakers  • Paul Pierce  • 2008 NBA playoffs  • NBA finals  • knee injury

    • Celtics Take Game 1 Over LA

      Boston Globe  |  Jun 5, 08 11:03 PM CDT

      Celtics Take Game 1 Over LA

      (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 LA. Pierce went down hard in the third quarter and was carried to the locker room, but he returned quickly to a thunderous ovation. The Lakers, who led by 5 at the half, will try to even things up Sunday night in Boston. More »

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      Boston Celtics  • Los Angeles Lakers  • 2008 NBA playoffs  • NBA finals

  • May 2008

    • Lakers, Celtics Renew Rivalry for Finals

      Los Angeles Times  |  May 31, 08 7:59 AM CDT

      Lakers, Celtics Renew Rivalry for Finals

      (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. Lakers coach Phil Jackson will seek a record 10th finals victory while the Celtics battle in their first finals since 1987. More »

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      basketball  • NBA  • Boston Celtics  • Los Angeles Lakers  • NBA finals  • rivalry

  • October 2007

    • Spurs Ring In New Season With Win

      Associated Press  |  Oct 31, 07 3:49 AM CDT

      Spurs Ring In New Season With Win

      (Newser) - "It's to be appreciated to the very last minute," said San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich, speaking about last season's title before the start of last night's game. "So if we lose, blame it on my bad prep." Popovich will earn no reproaches after the Spurs' 106-97 season-opening victory over the Portland Trail Blazers, the first step toward consecutive championships. More »

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      basketball  • NBA  • San Antonio Spurs  • Portland Trail Blazers  • Tim Duncan  • Tony Parker  • NBA finals

  • June 2007

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