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It was just 10 years ago that two of the biggest names left in free agency were among the top 10 players in the league. Allen Iverson was leading Philly to playoff appearances while captivating audiences with his speed. T-Mac was chasing scoring titles and drawing comparisons to a young Elgin Baylor. Plenty has changed since then, but it never hurts to look back.

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Lakers Go Back To Back

by The Boss on June 18, 2010

in Celtics,Game Recaps,Lakers


It wasn’t pretty, but no one said it would be. Kobe Bryant, Derek Fisher, and Phil Jackson had never worked harder to get to the top of the NBA mountaintop as they did last night, and will likely remember the 83-79 Game 7 win over the Celtics as the toughest game of their careers. On a night where an outmanned Celtics squad fought and scrapped to the end, Kobe Bryant had one of his poorest shooting games in his playoff career. Going only 6 for 24 from the field, Bryant was missing from everywhere for most of the night. However, in crunch time, Kobe came through. Whether it was hitting a clutch jumper, or nailing a free throw to secure the lead, the NBA Finals MVP for a second straight year did just enough.

The Lakers would not be champions this morning if it wasn’t for the effort though of Ron Artest. While Boston executed their game plan flawlessly in the first half, the one gamble Doc Rivers played was daring Artest to hit open shots. He did when he needed too, and made some huge shots in pressure moments to keep the Lakers in the game.

In the days and weeks ahead, there will be plenty of time to look back, reflect, and put in perspective what this win means for Kobe Bryant’s legacy. For now, Laker fans enjoy your 16th NBA championship and going back-to-back.

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No Kendrick, No Problem?

June 16, 2010

Celtics fans received confirmation they would be without starting center Kendrick Perkins for Game 7 of the Finals Thursday, as he tore two knee ligaments early in Game 6 against the Lakers. Perkins is looked at by his peers as one of the true unsung heroes on the team, doing all the little things to [...]

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Flashback – Game 7 2005 NBA Finals [VIDEO]

June 16, 2010

The last time there was a Game 7 in the NBA Finals was 5 years ago, and that series has a few interesting parallels to the Lakers/Celtics series. The Spurs and Pistons had played six riveting games, and were as even as two teams could be heading into the deciding game. Detroit, much like the [...]

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Game 7 Thursday

June 16, 2010

Lakers and Celtics, Game 7. Magical words to the ears of NBA and TV execs for sure. The Lakers rebounded from their back to back losses in Boston with a statement victory Tuesday night, leading throughout the night, and thumping Boston 89-67 behind a total team effort. The Celtics now have to focus on the [...]

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Classic Finish Ahead…

June 11, 2010

The 2010 NBA Finals has 7 games written all over it. After Boston’s bench outplayed the Lakers in Game 4, the series is now tied up at 2 a piece heading into a critical Game 5 Sunday.

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