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Here is the transcript from his press conference before tonight’s game:
THE MODERATOR: Thanks, everyone, for coming. The commissioner will open with some opening statements and then we’ll take questions.
COMMISSIONER DAVID STERN: My opening statements will be short. There’s nothing that you haven’t heard before. We’re coming off what we think is one of our best seasons in years, exciting young stars, exciting little older stars, exciting international players, terrific, terrific race in the West, … continued »
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Sam Cassell injured his wrist, with reports calling it a sprain. He is expected to return.
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The Celtics lead at the half, 54-42.
A few keys:
*Kobe Bryant got his third foul with 1:53 remaining the half.
*Celtics Leon Powe scored eight points in seven minutes, getting nine foul shots.
*The Lakers definitely brought more grit to Game 2. They outrebounded the Celtics 19-17 in the half, with Vladamir Radmanovic leading the way with six and Lamar Odom … continued »
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The Celtics outscored the Lakers 10-0 in the first 2:20 of the second quarter capped by a Paul Pierce 3-pointer to lead 30-22.
The Lakers subs were in for the run. After the timeout, Kobe Bryant and Lamar Odom returned. Bryant, of course, ended the drought with a 20-foot fallaway jumper.
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Some celebs in attendance: Sox pitchers Curt Schilling, who was wearing a Larry Bird No. 33 jersey, and Jon Lester. Former Celtic Antoine Walker and Al … continued »
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It’s early, only seven minutes into the game, but both Paul Pierce and Kendrick Perkins are not hampered by their injuries (Pierce knee, Perkins ankle).
Pierce took the ball to the basket on three occasions as well as hitting a 3-pointer from 26 feet away on the left side.
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The Lakers are definitely more aggressive in the early going at Pau Gasol and Lamar Odom have gone out of their way to take it to the basket. … continued »
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I just arrived and while the hoopla is down about two decibels outside the TD Banknorth Garden, it still feels like something special is about to happen.
The two coaches and commissioner David Stern will be holding press conferences.
I will have highlights from both.
I will be around before and during the game if you have any quesitons or comments.
I will be star searching. I’ve heard a few are supposed to be in town, including Shaquille O’Neal, … continued »
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There is a different feel around here, one that even drwarfs the Eastern Conference championship.
Everybody from the national media is here. This is the story right now. If the games are good, well, then it will be the story of the year.
Nobody wants to miss them.
You are going to see a lot of white on your TV screen in the stands. Every seat has a Celtics T-shirt on it. My guess is 95 percent of … continued »
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