Lakers Repeat!
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LAKERS WIN SERIES 4-3
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2010 REGULAR-SEASON LEADERS
CELTICS
LAKERS
Scoring

- P. Pierce
- PPG: 18.3
FG%: .472
PTS: 1296

- K. Bryant
- PPG: 27.0
FG%: .456
PTS: 1970
Assists

- R. Rondo
- APG: 9.8
AST: 794

- K. Bryant
- APG: 5.0
AST: 365
Rebounds

- K. Garnett
- RPG: 7.3
REB: 506

- P. Gasol
- RPG: 11.3
REB: 734
Blocks

- K. Garnett
- BLKPG: 0.83
BLK: 57

- P. Gasol
- BLKPG: 1.74
BLK: 113
Steals

- R. Rondo
- STLPG: 2.33
STL: 189

- K. Bryant
- STLPG: 1.55
STL: 113
INJURY REPORT
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Friday, June 18
Rasheed Wallace
Celtics coach Doc Rivers said Wallace (back) is considering retirement, the Associated Press reports.
Wednesday, June 16
Kendrick Perkins
Perkins (knee) will miss Thursday's Game 7 of the NBA Finals against the Lakers, the Boston Herald reports.
PLAYOFF HISTORY
Championships: 17
Last Championship: 2008
Last Season:
Lost in Eastern Conference finals
Championships: 16
(5 as Minneapolis Lakers)
Last Championship: 2010
Last Season:
Lost in Western Conference semifinals
MEDIA
Play Podcast Timberwolves coach Kurt Rambis thinks Pau Gasol is the best big man in the league and Phil Jackson's future will be another interesting NBA storyline this summer.
Play Podcast ESPNLA.com's Dave McMenamin says Kobe Bryant knows his place in history, Phil Jackson will likely be back in Los Angeles and Bryant could be the greatest player in the history of the Lakers.
Play Podcast ESPNBoston.com's Chris Forsberg discusses how the Celtics missed Kendrick Perkins in Game 7 and why the loss marks the end of an era in Boston.
2010 SEASON SERIES
FEATURED COMMENT
“As much as I hate the Lakers, that was one great game. I loved the way both teams played. Intense, great D. Both teams competed and neither gave up - a fight to the end! Gotta love this game.
” -- NBA-bla
2010 TEAM STATS
EXPERT PICKS
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- Abbott
- In 6
- Adande
- In 6
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- Broussard
- In 7
- Ford
- In 7
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- Hollinger
- In 7
- Legler
- In 6
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- Rose
- In 7
- Sheridan
- In 7
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- Stein
- In 6
- Thorpe
- In 6
CONTENT ARCHIVE
Friday, June 18
- Broussard: Kobe the greatest Laker
- Intro to all-time NBA franchise rankings
- Forsberg: Rivers stuck with his team to the end
- McMenamin: Rings make memories sweeter
- Markazi: Artest was the Lakers' man on the spot
- Shelburne: Bryant struggles, finds a way to win
Thursday, June 17
- May: Celtics couldn't run with Lakers in fourth
- Sheridan: Celtics can't finish off Lakers
- Sheed tries to talk to officials after Game 7 loss
- Expert roundtable: Celtics vs. Lakers, NBA Finals Game 7
- Forsberg: Reasons the Celtics will win Game 7
- Hollinger: Lakers, Celtics under the microscope
- Adande: Ready to make history
- Woten: 1984 Finals: Their night, their town
Wednesday, June 16
- Daily Dime: What to expect in Game 7
- Broussard: Game 7 a gift
- McMenamin: Lakers hope to keep this feeling
- Hollinger: C's may be better off without Perk
- Markazi: Bynum's injured knee inspires Lakers
- May: Pierce, Rivers relish Game 7 opportunity
- Wallace has chance to show what's left in tank
- Adande: No more fun in Phoenix
Tuesday, June 15
- Daily Dime: Lakers force Game 7
- Sheridan: Celtics source on Perkins: "He's done"
- Expert roundtable: Celtics vs. Lakers, NBA Finals Game 6
- Hollinger: The secret to Boston and L.A.'s success
- Markazi: L.A.'s greatest player? It's Paul Pierce
- Before they were stars: Paul Pierce


