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Written by Darren Odellot   
Monday, 09 June 2008
Just Two More Wins For the Celtics


The NBA Finals is proving to be more exciting and more dramatic in each game. The Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers have shown the world why they both deserve to be in this situation as they provided the drama and suspense that basketball fans clamor in every game. Although the Celtics won Game 2 with a 108-102 score against the Lakers, the stat sheets will not be enough to show the events that transpired during the game wherein the team from Los Angeles managed to bring down a 24-point deficit to merely two points. This comeback is not as common in high-profile basketball matches.

Leading the way for the Los Angeles Lakers was Kobe Bryant. Boasting of an MVP plum he took during the regular season, Bryant played the role of savior for their team. He finished with an impressive 30 point performance to go along with 8 assists and 3 steals. Bryant was leading the charge for his team. He never gave up hope even if the home team was leading by more than twenty. Mustering enough energy, Bryant was able to drop shots at crazy angles. He shot 23 times and was able to drop 11 of them. He was also a perfect 7 out of 7 from the free throw line.

For the Celtics, it was Paul Pierce who carried the offensive load on his shoulders. Pierce had 28 points, 8 assists, and 4 rebounds. His partners from their team’s Big Three also chipped in on the scoring end. Ray Allen, their proven outside threat, had 17 points and scored 3 out of 6 from the trey. Their man in the middle, Kevin Garnett, also had 17 points but was able to grab 14 rebounds. He also added a blocked shot which reflect on his stat sheet. The Big Three is still considered the ultimate threat to the Lakers organization and they need to find away to contain this offensive weapon.

However, it was Boston’s bench that allowed the team to keep the Lakers at bay during Game 2. Leon Powe dropped 21 points and was pivotal during the middle stages of the match. Meanwhile, in the Lakers locker room, despair is seen in most areas. They knew they had the chance to stop the Big Three and tie the series at one win per team. The Lakers were still at the mercy of the Celtics. Even though they managed an impressive comeback, the Lakers were still no match for the role players of Boston.

The series shifts to Los Angeles for Games 3 to 5. Fans of Kobe and the rest of the Lakers community are more accustomed to their home court. The Celtics will definitely feel the pressure but they are in good shape to overcome the hostilities. They have been through a lot and losing matches is not a welcome stat. The Celtics must stop Kobe at all costs since the Lakers’ offense revolves around this single man. He is a respected player in the league and is known for making very difficult shots.



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