| Time | Los Angeles Lakers | Score | Boston Celtics |
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| | Offense: Half Court Defense: Half Court (0) | | Offense: Half Court Defense: Half Court (0) |
| | | | Los Angeles Lakers OFF | Boston Celtics DEF |
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| PG | M. Johnson 100% | B. Cousy 100% | | SG | J. West 100% | J. Havlicek 100% | | SF | K. Bryant 100% | L. Bird 100% | | PF | E. Baylor 100% | K. McHale 100% | | C | K. Abdul-Jabbar 100% | B. Russell 100% |
| | | | Boston Celtics OFF | Los Angeles Lakers DEF |
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| PG | B. Cousy 100% | M. Johnson 100% | | SG | J. Havlicek 100% | J. West 100% | | SF | L. Bird 100% | K. Bryant 100% | | PF | K. McHale 100% | E. Baylor 100% | | C | B. Russell 100% | K. Abdul-Jabbar 100% |
|
| 12:00 | | 0 - 0 | Bill Russell wins the tip. |
| 11:42 | | 0 - 0 | John Havlicek's perimeter shot from the right side is tipped away by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. |
| 11:41 | Magic Johnson rips down the rebound. | 0 - 0 | |
| 11:20 | Elgin Baylor hits the front of the rim on the turnaround from 20 ft. | 0 - 0 | |
| 11:19 | | 0 - 0 | Kevin McHale rips down the rebound. |
| 11:11 | | 0 - 0 | Kevin McHale loses the ball to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. |
| 10:58 | Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's runner near the basket is denied by Bill Russell. | 0 - 0 | |
| 10:57 | | 0 - 0 | Bill Russell grabs the rebound. |
| 10:42 | | 0 - 3 | Bob Cousy knocks in the 3 from the left corner, assist to Bill Russell. |
| 10:29 | Elgin Baylor's step back jumper from the left corner is rejected by Bill Russell. | 0 - 3 | |
| 10:27 | Elgin Baylor tips it in. | 2 - 3 | |
| 10:14 | | 2 - 3 | Bob Cousy hits the front of the rim on the jumpshot from the left side. |
| 10:13 | | 2 - 3 | Bill Russell snags the offensive rebound. |
| 10:00 | | 2 - 3 | Larry Bird misses badly on a shot in the lane. |
| 9:58 | | 2 - 3 | John Havlicek blows the easy tip but is fouled. Foul #1 on Jerry West, team foul #1. |
| 9:58 | | 2 - 5 | John Havlicek makes FT 1 of 2. John Havlicek makes FT 2 of 2. |
| 9:43 | Kareem Abdul-Jabbar buries a jumper from 8 ft off the feed from Jerry West. | 4 - 5 | |
| 9:31 | | 4 - 7 | Bob Cousy makes the contested jumpshot from the right corner off the feed from John Havlicek. |
| 9:24 | Elgin Baylor knocks in the jumper following a nice pass from Magic Johnson. | 6 - 7 | |
| 9:10 | | 6 - 7 | Larry Bird misses long on a perimeter shot from 19 ft. |
| 9:09 | Kareem Abdul-Jabbar clears the rebound. | 6 - 7 | |
| 9:03 | Elgin Baylor hits the jumper from just outside the paint off the feed from Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. | 8 - 7 | |
| 8:50 | | 8 - 7 | Bill Russell hits the front of the rim on the runner from the left block. |
| 8:49 | Kareem Abdul-Jabbar comes down with the rebound. | 8 - 7 | |
| 8:32 | Elgin Baylor's shot from 22 ft is rejected by John Havlicek. | 8 - 7 | |
| 8:31 | | 8 - 7 | Larry Bird gathers the rebound. |
| 8:08 | | 8 - 9 | Bob Cousy makes the open bank shot from 11 ft on a great look from Kevin McHale. |
| 8:00 | Larry Bird steals the dribble from Kobe Bryant. | 8 - 9 | |
| 7:53 | | 8 - 9 | Larry Bird's pass is taken away by Kobe Bryant. |
| 7:39 | Kobe Bryant misses a contested shot from the left corner. | 8 - 9 | |
| 7:38 | | 8 - 9 | Bill Russell comes down with the rebound. |
| 7:24 | | 8 - 9 | John Havlicek hits the front of the rim on the jumpshot from 23 ft. |
| 7:23 | Elgin Baylor clears the rebound. | 8 - 9 | |
| 7:15 | Elgin Baylor's shot is tipped away by Bill Russell. | 8 - 9 | |
| 7:14 | | 8 - 9 | Kevin McHale clears the rebound. |
| 7:00 | | 8 - 11 | Larry Bird hits the jumpshot from the right side off the feed from Bob Cousy. |
| 6:52 | Jerry West can't connect on the shot attempt from the right corner. | 8 - 11 | |
| 6:51 | | 8 - 11 | Bill Russell snags the rebound. |
| 6:38 | | 8 - 11 | Bob Cousy misses the jumper from 6 ft. |
| 6:37 | Elgin Baylor grabs the rebound. | 8 - 11 | |
| 6:14 | Kevin McHale picks Elgin Baylor's pocket. | 8 - 11 | |
| 6:04 | | 8 - 11 | Bill Russell's jumper from the left block is rejected by Kobe Bryant. |
| 6:03 | Magic Johnson snags the rebound. | 8 - 11 | |
| 5:40 | Magic Johnson can't connect on the step back jumper from 20 ft. | 8 - 11 | |
| 5:39 | | 8 - 11 | Bill Russell comes up with the rebound. |
| 5:34 | | 8 - 13 | John Havlicek hits the bank shot from the right block. |
| 5:21 | Kobe Bryant banks it in high off the glass on a great look from Jerry West. | 10 - 13 | |
| 5:11 | | 10 - 13 | Jerry West steals the dribble from John Havlicek. |
| 5:05 | Magic Johnson is called for the offensive foul. Foul #1. | 10 - 13 | |
| | IN: W. Chamberlain, G. Goodrich OUT: J. West, E. Baylor | | IN: D. Johnson OUT: B. Cousy |
| | | | Los Angeles Lakers OFF | Boston Celtics DEF |
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| PG | M. Johnson 100% | D. Johnson 100% | | SG | G. Goodrich 100% | J. Havlicek 100% | | SF | K. Bryant 100% | L. Bird 100% | | PF | K. Abdul-Jabbar 100% | B. Russell 100% | | C | W. Chamberlain 100% | K. McHale 100% |
| | | | Boston Celtics OFF | Los Angeles Lakers DEF |
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| PG | D. Johnson 100% | G. Goodrich 100% | | SG | J. Havlicek 100% | M. Johnson 100% | | SF | L. Bird 100% | K. Bryant 100% | | PF | K. McHale 100% | K. Abdul-Jabbar 100% | | C | B. Russell 100% | W. Chamberlain 100% |
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| 4:57 | | 10 - 15 | John Havlicek buries a bank shot from the right wing following a nice pass from Kevin McHale. |
| 4:43 | Wilt Chamberlain is called for 3 seconds. | 10 - 15 | |
| 4:25 | | 10 - 15 | Larry Bird's jumpshot from the right wing is tipped away by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. |
| 4:24 | Kobe Bryant takes down the rebound. | 10 - 15 | |
| 4:10 | Gail Goodrich overthrows it out of bounds. | 10 - 15 | |
| 3:59 | | 10 - 15 | Bill Russell is fouled on the jump hook in the lane. Foul #1 on Wilt Chamberlain, team foul #2. |
| | IN: J. West, J. Worthy OUT: K. Bryant, M. Johnson | | IN: S. Jones, T. Heinsohn OUT: J. Havlicek, K. McHale |
| | | | Los Angeles Lakers OFF | Boston Celtics DEF |
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| PG | J. West 100% | D. Johnson 100% | | SG | G. Goodrich 100% | S. Jones 100% | | SF | J. Worthy 100% | T. Heinsohn 100% | | PF | K. Abdul-Jabbar 100% | B. Russell 100% | | C | W. Chamberlain 100% | L. Bird 100% |
| | | | Boston Celtics OFF | Los Angeles Lakers DEF |
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| PG | D. Johnson 100% | G. Goodrich 100% | | SG | S. Jones 100% | J. West 100% | | SF | L. Bird 100% | J. Worthy 100% | | PF | T. Heinsohn 100% | K. Abdul-Jabbar 100% | | C | B. Russell 100% | W. Chamberlain 100% |
|
| 3:59 | | 10 - 16 | Bill Russell makes FT 1 of 2. Bill Russell misses FT 2 of 2. |
| 3:58 | James Worthy grabs the rebound. | 10 - 16 | |
| 3:46 | Kareem Abdul-Jabbar can't connect on the jumper from 6 ft. | 10 - 16 | |
| 3:45 | James Worthy comes up with the offensive rebound. | 10 - 16 | |
| 3:33 | James Worthy makes a jumper from the free throw line. | 12 - 16 | |
| 3:21 | | 12 - 16 | Bill Russell misses badly on a bank shot from the left block. |
| 3:20 | James Worthy wins the battle for the rebound. | 12 - 16 | |
| 3:09 | Kareem Abdul-Jabbar misses short on a fadeaway. | 12 - 16 | |
| 3:08 | | 12 - 16 | Dennis Johnson rips down the rebound. |
| 2:58 | | 12 - 16 | Sam Jones can't connect on the perimeter shot from 21 ft. |
| 2:57 | Kareem Abdul-Jabbar grabs the rebound. | 12 - 16 | |
| 2:48 | Jerry West misses a contested 3pt jumper. | 12 - 16 | |
| 2:47 | Gail Goodrich clears the offensive rebound. | 12 - 16 | |
| 2:25 | Kareem Abdul-Jabbar hits a jumpshot from the left wing off the feed from James Worthy and he's fouled. Foul #1 on Sam Jones, team foul #1. | 14 - 16 | |
| | | | IN: J. Havlicek, D. Cowens OUT: L. Bird, B. Russell |
| | | | Los Angeles Lakers OFF | Boston Celtics DEF |
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| PG | J. West 100% | D. Johnson 100% | | SG | G. Goodrich 100% | S. Jones 100% | | SF | J. Worthy 100% | J. Havlicek 100% | | PF | K. Abdul-Jabbar 100% | T. Heinsohn 100% | | C | W. Chamberlain 100% | D. Cowens 100% |
| | | | Boston Celtics OFF | Los Angeles Lakers DEF |
|---|
| PG | D. Johnson 100% | G. Goodrich 100% | | SG | S. Jones 100% | J. West 100% | | SF | J. Havlicek 100% | J. Worthy 100% | | PF | T. Heinsohn 100% | K. Abdul-Jabbar 100% | | C | D. Cowens 100% | W. Chamberlain 100% |
|
| 2:25 | Kareem Abdul-Jabbar makes FT 1 of 1. | 15 - 16 | |
| 2:19 | | 15 - 16 | John Havlicek is fouled on the turnaround from close range. Foul #1 on James Worthy, team foul #3. |
| 2:19 | | 15 - 16 | John Havlicek misses FT 1 of 2. John Havlicek misses FT 2 of 2. |
| 2:18 | Wilt Chamberlain comes down with the rebound. | 15 - 16 | |
| 2:07 | James Worthy misses badly on a jumper in the paint. | 15 - 16 | |
| 2:06 | Wilt Chamberlain rips down the offensive rebound. | 15 - 16 | |
| 1:47 | Gail Goodrich hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the right corner. | 15 - 16 | |
| 1:46 | Gail Goodrich grabs the offensive rebound. | 15 - 16 | |
| 1:33 | Gail Goodrich clanks the jumpshot from just outside the paint. | 15 - 16 | |
| 1:32 | Gail Goodrich tips it up and in. | 17 - 16 | |
| 1:14 | | 17 - 16 | John Havlicek can't connect on the step back jumper from the right side. |
| 1:13 | Jerry West takes down the rebound. | 17 - 16 | |
| 0:50 | Jerry West is called for traveling. | 17 - 16 | |
| 0:39 | | 17 - 16 | Tommy Heinsohn misses the open floater from the right wing. |
| 0:38 | | 17 - 18 | Sam Jones tips it in. |
| 0:21 | Gail Goodrich makes the finger roll on a pass from Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. | 19 - 18 | |
| 0:00 | | 19 - 18 | Sam Jones can't connect on the 3 from the right wing. |
| Time | Los Angeles Lakers | Score | Boston Celtics |
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| | Offense: Half Court Defense: Half Court (0) | | Offense: Half Court Defense: Half Court (0) |
| | | | Los Angeles Lakers OFF | Boston Celtics DEF |
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| PG | J. West 100% | B. Cousy 100% | | SG | B. Scott 100% | J. White 100% | | SF | M. Cooper 100% | J. Havlicek 100% | | PF | G. Mikan 100% | K. Garnett 100% | | C | W. Chamberlain 100% | D. Cowens 100% |
| | | | Boston Celtics OFF | Los Angeles Lakers DEF |
|---|
| PG | B. Cousy 100% | J. West 100% | | SG | J. White 100% | B. Scott 100% | | SF | J. Havlicek 100% | M. Cooper 100% | | PF | K. Garnett 100% | G. Mikan 100% | | C | D. Cowens 100% | W. Chamberlain 100% |
|
| 12:00 | Los Angeles Lakers inbounds the ball. | 19 - 18 | |
| 11:44 | George Mikan converts the layin on a good pass by Byron Scott. | 21 - 18 | |
| 11:28 | | 21 - 18 | Kevin Garnett misses long on a jumper in the paint. |
| 11:27 | George Mikan clears the rebound. | 21 - 18 | |
| 11:04 | Jerry West's jumpshot from 23 ft is tipped away by Dave Cowens. | 21 - 18 | |
| 11:03 | | 21 - 18 | John Havlicek gathers the rebound. |
| 10:56 | | 21 - 20 | John Havlicek buries a step back jumper from the right corner on a nice dish from Kevin Garnett. |
| 10:37 | Byron Scott makes the open shot from the left side on a great look from Michael Cooper. | 23 - 20 | |
| 10:27 | | 23 - 20 | Kevin Garnett shuffles his feet and is whistled for traveling. |
| | IN: K. Bryant, M. Johnson, S. O'Neal OUT: J. West, W. Chamberlain, M. Cooper | | IN: L. Bird, B. Russell, K. McHale OUT: B. Cousy, D. Cowens, K. Garnett |
| | | | Los Angeles Lakers OFF | Boston Celtics DEF |
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| PG | M. Johnson 100% | J. White 100% | | SG | B. Scott 100% | J. Havlicek 100% | | SF | K. Bryant 100% | L. Bird 100% | | PF | G. Mikan 100% | K. McHale 100% | | C | S. O'Neal 100% | B. Russell 100% |
| | | | Boston Celtics OFF | Los Angeles Lakers DEF |
|---|
| PG | J. White 100% | B. Scott 100% | | SG | J. Havlicek 100% | M. Johnson 100% | | SF | L. Bird 100% | K. Bryant 100% | | PF | K. McHale 100% | G. Mikan 100% | | C | B. Russell 100% | S. O'Neal 100% |
|
| 10:10 | Byron Scott is fouled on the bank shot from the left wing. Foul #1 on John Havlicek, team foul #1. | 23 - 20 | |
| | IN: E. Baylor OUT: G. Mikan | | |
| | | | Los Angeles Lakers OFF | Boston Celtics DEF |
|---|
| PG | M. Johnson 100% | J. White 100% | | SG | B. Scott 100% | J. Havlicek 100% | | SF | K. Bryant 100% | L. Bird 100% | | PF | E. Baylor 100% | K. McHale 100% | | C | S. O'Neal 100% | B. Russell 100% |
| | | | Boston Celtics OFF | Los Angeles Lakers DEF |
|---|
| PG | J. White 100% | B. Scott 100% | | SG | J. Havlicek 100% | M. Johnson 100% | | SF | L. Bird 100% | K. Bryant 100% | | PF | K. McHale 100% | E. Baylor 100% | | C | B. Russell 100% | S. O'Neal 100% |
|
| 10:10 | Byron Scott misses FT 1 of 2. Byron Scott makes FT 2 of 2. | 24 - 20 | |
| 9:55 | | 24 - 20 | Bill Russell's jumper in the paint is denied by Elgin Baylor. |
| 9:54 | Elgin Baylor takes down the rebound. | 24 - 20 | |
| 9:39 | Shaquille O'Neal buries a turnaround on a pass from Magic Johnson. | 26 - 20 | |
| 9:28 | | 26 - 20 | Jo Jo White comes up short on a jumpshot from 11 ft. |
| 9:27 | Magic Johnson comes down with the rebound. | 26 - 20 | |
| 9:11 | Elgin Baylor misses long on a perimeter shot from 21 ft. | 26 - 20 | |
| 9:10 | | 26 - 20 | John Havlicek clears the rebound. |
| 8:52 | | 26 - 22 | Kevin McHale slams it on a nice dish from John Havlicek. |
| 8:41 | Kobe Bryant makes the contested jumper from the free throw line on a good pass by Magic Johnson. | 28 - 22 | |
| 8:28 | | 28 - 24 | Bill Russell makes a floater in the paint on a great look from Larry Bird. |
| 8:07 | Kobe Bryant comes up short on a 3 from the right corner. | 28 - 24 | |
| 8:06 | | 28 - 24 | Kevin McHale rips down the rebound. |
| 8:01 | | 28 - 26 | Larry Bird scores on the driving attempt in the paint off the feed from John Havlicek. |
| 7:46 | Elgin Baylor mishandles it out of bounds. | 28 - 26 | |
| | IN: J. West, K. Abdul-Jabbar, W. Chamberlain, G. Goodrich, J. Worthy OUT: K. Bryant, M. Johnson, E. Baylor, S. O'Neal, B. Scott | | IN: S. Jones, K. Garnett, R. Parish OUT: J. Havlicek, B. Russell, K. McHale |
| | | | Los Angeles Lakers OFF | Boston Celtics DEF |
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| PG | J. West 100% | J. White 100% | | SG | G. Goodrich 100% | S. Jones 100% | | SF | J. Worthy 100% | L. Bird 100% | | PF | K. Abdul-Jabbar 100% | K. Garnett 100% | | C | W. Chamberlain 100% | R. Parish 100% |
| | | | Boston Celtics OFF | Los Angeles Lakers DEF |
|---|
| PG | J. White 100% | G. Goodrich 100% | | SG | S. Jones 100% | J. West 100% | | SF | L. Bird 100% | J. Worthy 100% | | PF | K. Garnett 100% | K. Abdul-Jabbar 100% | | C | R. Parish 100% | W. Chamberlain 100% |
|
| 7:31 | | 28 - 26 | Robert Parish clanks the driving attempt. |
| 7:30 | | 28 - 28 | Larry Bird tips it up and in. |
| 7:25 | James Worthy makes a bank shot from the right side on a nice dish from Jerry West. | 30 - 28 | |
| 7:14 | | 30 - 28 | Jo Jo White comes up short on a pull-up jumper from the left side. |
| 7:13 | Wilt Chamberlain gathers the rebound. | 30 - 28 | |
| 6:57 | James Worthy misses short on a runner from the left block. | 30 - 28 | |
| 6:56 | | 30 - 28 | Larry Bird comes up with the rebound. |
| 6:39 | | 30 - 28 | Robert Parish clanks the driving attempt near the basket. |
| 6:38 | Kareem Abdul-Jabbar gathers the rebound. | 30 - 28 | |
| 6:24 | James Worthy's fadeaway jumper from the left side is denied by Robert Parish. | 30 - 28 | |
| 6:23 | Wilt Chamberlain comes up with the offensive rebound. | 30 - 28 | |
| 6:06 | Gail Goodrich scores on the shot on a good pass by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. | 32 - 28 | |
| 6:01 | | 32 - 28 | Jo Jo White misses short on a jumper from the right corner. |
| 6:00 | James Worthy comes down with the rebound. | 32 - 28 | |
| 5:46 | Kareem Abdul-Jabbar knocks in the shot near the basket, assist to Jerry West. | 34 - 28 | |
| 5:32 | | 34 - 28 | Larry Bird misses long on a shot from 23 ft. |
| 5:31 | James Worthy rips down the rebound. | 34 - 28 | |
| 5:25 | Sam Jones steps in front of the pass from James Worthy. | 34 - 28 | |
| 5:10 | | 34 - 30 | Kevin Garnett makes the open bank shot on a pass from Sam Jones. |
| 5:04 | Gail Goodrich misses a contested shot from the top of the key. | 34 - 30 | |
| 5:03 | James Worthy snags the offensive rebound. | 34 - 30 | |
| 4:50 | Kareem Abdul-Jabbar misses the open driving attempt from the left block. | 34 - 30 | |
| 4:48 | James Worthy is off on the follow but is fouled. Foul #1 on Larry Bird, team foul #2. | 34 - 30 | |
| | IN: M. Johnson, E. Baylor, S. O'Neal, B. Scott OUT: J. West, K. Abdul-Jabbar, W. Chamberlain, G. Goodrich | | IN: J. Havlicek, B. Russell, K. McHale, B. Cousy OUT: L. Bird, S. Jones, K. Garnett, R. Parish |
| | | | Los Angeles Lakers OFF | Boston Celtics DEF |
|---|
| PG | M. Johnson 100% | B. Cousy 100% | | SG | B. Scott 100% | J. White 100% | | SF | J. Worthy 100% | J. Havlicek 100% | | PF | E. Baylor 100% | K. McHale 100% | | C | S. O'Neal 100% | B. Russell 100% |
| | | | Boston Celtics OFF | Los Angeles Lakers DEF |
|---|
| PG | B. Cousy 100% | M. Johnson 100% | | SG | J. White 100% | B. Scott 100% | | SF | J. Havlicek 100% | J. Worthy 100% | | PF | K. McHale 100% | E. Baylor 100% | | C | B. Russell 100% | S. O'Neal 100% |
|
| 4:48 | James Worthy misses FT 1 of 2. James Worthy makes FT 2 of 2. | 35 - 30 | |
| 4:25 | | 35 - 32 | Kevin McHale slams it with the assist by Bob Cousy. |
| 4:11 | James Worthy's shot from the left wing is tipped away by Bill Russell. | 35 - 32 | |
| 4:10 | Shaquille O'Neal snags the offensive rebound. | 35 - 32 | |
| 3:57 | Byron Scott is called for traveling. | 35 - 32 | |
| 3:40 | | 35 - 32 | Bill Russell's one-handed shot in the paint is denied by Shaquille O'Neal. |
| 3:39 | Magic Johnson comes up with the rebound. | 35 - 32 | |
| 3:25 | Shaquille O'Neal makes the the scoop shot on a good pass by Byron Scott. | 37 - 32 | |
| 3:04 | | 37 - 32 | Bob Cousy throws it away. |
| | IN: K. Bryant, G. Mikan OUT: E. Baylor, J. Worthy | | IN: L. Bird OUT: J. White |
| | | | Los Angeles Lakers OFF | Boston Celtics DEF |
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| PG | M. Johnson 100% | B. Cousy 100% | | SG | B. Scott 100% | J. Havlicek 100% | | SF | K. Bryant 100% | L. Bird 100% | | PF | G. Mikan 100% | K. McHale 100% | | C | S. O'Neal 100% | B. Russell 100% |
| | | | Boston Celtics OFF | Los Angeles Lakers DEF |
|---|
| PG | B. Cousy 100% | B. Scott 100% | | SG | J. Havlicek 100% | M. Johnson 100% | | SF | L. Bird 100% | K. Bryant 100% | | PF | K. McHale 100% | G. Mikan 100% | | C | B. Russell 100% | S. O'Neal 100% |
|
| 2:57 | Kobe Bryant hits the front of the rim on the turnaround from the right side. | 37 - 32 | |
| 2:56 | | 37 - 32 | Bill Russell takes down the rebound. |
| 2:44 | | 37 - 34 | John Havlicek makes a jumper from the right side, credit an assist to Bob Cousy. |
| 2:33 | Byron Scott makes the open shot from the left wing. | 39 - 34 | |
| 2:20 | | 39 - 34 | Bill Russell loses the ball to Shaquille O'Neal. |
| 2:07 | Bob Cousy takes it away from Magic Johnson. | 39 - 34 | |
| 2:00 | | 39 - 34 | Larry Bird's pass is stolen by Kobe Bryant. |
| 1:46 | Kobe Bryant misses long on a jumper from 18 ft. | 39 - 34 | |
| 1:45 | | 39 - 34 | Bill Russell wins the battle for the rebound. |
| 1:28 | | 39 - 36 | John Havlicek makes a runner near the basket following a nice pass from Larry Bird. |
| 1:12 | Shaquille O'Neal misses the open jumper from the left block. | 39 - 36 | |
| 1:10 | George Mikan misses the tip. | 39 - 36 | |
| 1:09 | Shaquille O'Neal tips it up and in. | 41 - 36 | |
| 0:51 | | 41 - 39 | Bob Cousy hits a 3pt shot from the right wing with the assist by Kevin McHale. |
| 0:35 | Kobe Bryant buries a runner from the left block on a great look from Shaquille O'Neal. | 43 - 39 | |
| 0:25 | | 43 - 41 | Bill Russell slams it home, assist to Bob Cousy. |
| 0:13 | Shaquille O'Neal clanks the fadeaway in the lane. | 43 - 41 | |
| 0:12 | | 43 - 41 | Larry Bird comes up with the rebound. |
| 0:00 | | 43 - 43 | Larry Bird makes the contested jumpshot from the left side. |
| Time | Los Angeles Lakers | Score | Boston Celtics |
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| | Offense: Half Court Defense: Half Court (0) | | Offense: Half Court Defense: Half Court (0) |
| | | | Los Angeles Lakers OFF | Boston Celtics DEF |
|---|
| PG | M. Johnson 100% | B. Cousy 100% | | SG | J. West 100% | J. Havlicek 100% | | SF | K. Bryant 100% | L. Bird 100% | | PF | E. Baylor 100% | K. McHale 100% | | C | K. Abdul-Jabbar 100% | B. Russell 100% |
| | | | Boston Celtics OFF | Los Angeles Lakers DEF |
|---|
| PG | B. Cousy 100% | M. Johnson 100% | | SG | J. Havlicek 100% | J. West 100% | | SF | L. Bird 100% | K. Bryant 100% | | PF | K. McHale 100% | E. Baylor 100% | | C | B. Russell 100% | K. Abdul-Jabbar 100% |
|
| 12:00 | Los Angeles Lakers inbounds the ball. | 43 - 43 | |
| 11:41 | Magic Johnson is fouled on the jumpshot from the right side. Foul #1 on Bob Cousy, team foul #1. | 43 - 43 | |
| | IN: W. Chamberlain, G. Goodrich OUT: J. West, K. Abdul-Jabbar | | IN: D. Johnson, D. Cowens, T. Heinsohn OUT: B. Russell, K. McHale, B. Cousy |
| | | | Los Angeles Lakers OFF | Boston Celtics DEF |
|---|
| PG | M. Johnson 100% | D. Johnson 100% | | SG | G. Goodrich 100% | J. Havlicek 100% | | SF | K. Bryant 100% | L. Bird 100% | | PF | E. Baylor 100% | T. Heinsohn 100% | | C | W. Chamberlain 100% | D. Cowens 100% |
| | | | Boston Celtics OFF | Los Angeles Lakers DEF |
|---|
| PG | D. Johnson 100% | G. Goodrich 100% | | SG | J. Havlicek 100% | M. Johnson 100% | | SF | L. Bird 100% | K. Bryant 100% | | PF | T. Heinsohn 100% | E. Baylor 100% | | C | D. Cowens 100% | W. Chamberlain 100% |
|
| 11:41 | Magic Johnson makes FT 1 of 2. Magic Johnson makes FT 2 of 2. | 45 - 43 | |
| 11:26 | | 45 - 45 | Tommy Heinsohn banks it in high off the glass with the assist by John Havlicek. |
| 11:18 | Magic Johnson misses the pull-up jumper from the right wing. | 45 - 45 | |
| 11:17 | | 45 - 45 | Dennis Johnson takes down the rebound. |
| 11:12 | | 45 - 45 | Dave Cowens misses badly on a pull-up jumper from 14 ft. |
| 11:11 | Kobe Bryant corrals the rebound. | 45 - 45 | |
| 10:56 | Elgin Baylor makes the contested shot from 8 ft on a nice dish from Gail Goodrich. | 47 - 45 | |
| 10:47 | | 47 - 45 | Larry Bird is fouled on the jumper from the right wing. Foul #1 on Kobe Bryant, team foul #1. |
| | IN: J. West OUT: M. Johnson | | IN: B. Russell OUT: D. Cowens |
| | | | Los Angeles Lakers OFF | Boston Celtics DEF |
|---|
| PG | J. West 100% | D. Johnson 100% | | SG | G. Goodrich 100% | J. Havlicek 100% | | SF | K. Bryant 100% | L. Bird 100% | | PF | E. Baylor 100% | T. Heinsohn 100% | | C | W. Chamberlain 100% | B. Russell 100% |
| | | | Boston Celtics OFF | Los Angeles Lakers DEF |
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| PG | D. Johnson 100% | G. Goodrich 100% | | SG | J. Havlicek 100% | J. West 100% | | SF | L. Bird 100% | K. Bryant 100% | | PF | T. Heinsohn 100% | E. Baylor 100% | | C | B. Russell 100% | W. Chamberlain 100% |
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| 10:47 | | 47 - 47 | Larry Bird makes FT 1 of 2. Larry Bird makes FT 2 of 2. |
| 10:38 | Elgin Baylor misses short on a perimeter shot from the left corner. | 47 - 47 | |
| 10:37 | Wilt Chamberlain grabs the offensive rebound. | 47 - 47 | |
| 10:29 | Elgin Baylor misses a contested pull-up jumper from the right side. | 47 - 47 | |
| 10:28 | | 47 - 47 | Tommy Heinsohn grabs the rebound. |
| 10:15 | | 47 - 47 | John Havlicek's jumper from the left side is swatted away by Kobe Bryant. |
| 10:14 | | 47 - 47 | Larry Bird comes up with the offensive rebound. |
| 9:56 | | 47 - 47 | Bill Russell's pass is stolen by Wilt Chamberlain. |
| 9:34 | Kobe Bryant is fouled on the runner near the basket. Foul #2 on Larry Bird, team foul #2. | 47 - 47 | |
| | IN: K. Abdul-Jabbar, M. Cooper OUT: E. Baylor, G. Goodrich | | IN: K. McHale, B. Cousy, S. Jones OUT: J. Havlicek, D. Johnson, T. Heinsohn |
| | | | Los Angeles Lakers OFF | Boston Celtics DEF |
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| PG | J. West 100% | B. Cousy 100% | | SG | M. Cooper 100% | S. Jones 100% | | SF | K. Bryant 100% | L. Bird 100% | | PF | K. Abdul-Jabbar 100% | B. Russell 100% | | C | W. Chamberlain 100% | K. McHale 100% |
| | | | Boston Celtics OFF | Los Angeles Lakers DEF |
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| PG | B. Cousy 100% | J. West 100% | | SG | S. Jones 100% | M. Cooper 100% | | SF | L. Bird 100% | K. Bryant 100% | | PF | K. McHale 100% | K. Abdul-Jabbar 100% | | C | B. Russell 100% | W. Chamberlain 100% |
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| 9:34 | Kobe Bryant makes FT 1 of 2. Kobe Bryant makes FT 2 of 2. | 49 - 47 | |
| 9:22 | | 49 - 47 | Larry Bird misses the open jumpshot from the free throw line. |
| 9:21 | Jerry West gathers the rebound. | 49 - 47 | |
| 9:14 | Jerry West comes up short on a fadeaway. | 49 - 47 | |
| 9:13 | | 49 - 47 | Bill Russell rips down the rebound. |
| 8:55 | | 49 - 49 | Sam Jones hits a turnaround. |
| 8:32 | Wilt Chamberlain flips it up and in on a pass from Michael Cooper. | 51 - 49 | |
| 8:12 | | 51 - 49 | Bill Russell clanks the shot from the right block. |
| 8:11 | | 51 - 49 | Bob Cousy is off on the follow. |
| 8:10 | Kareem Abdul-Jabbar snags the rebound. | 51 - 49 | |
| 8:02 | Sam Jones intercepts the pass. | 51 - 49 | |
| 7:57 | | 51 - 51 | Sam Jones dunks it. |
| 7:45 | Wilt Chamberlain buries a jumper from the left block and he's fouled. Foul #1 on Kevin McHale, team foul #3. | 53 - 51 | |
| | IN: M. Johnson, E. Baylor OUT: K. Bryant, K. Abdul-Jabbar | | IN: J. Havlicek, J. White, D. Johnson, D. Cowens OUT: L. Bird, B. Russell, B. Cousy, S. Jones |
| | | | Los Angeles Lakers OFF | Boston Celtics DEF |
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| PG | M. Johnson 100% | J. White 100% | | SG | J. West 100% | D. Johnson 100% | | SF | M. Cooper 100% | J. Havlicek 100% | | PF | E. Baylor 100% | D. Cowens 100% | | C | W. Chamberlain 100% | K. McHale 100% |
| | | | Boston Celtics OFF | Los Angeles Lakers DEF |
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| PG | D. Johnson 100% | M. Johnson 100% | | SG | J. White 100% | J. West 100% | | SF | J. Havlicek 100% | M. Cooper 100% | | PF | K. McHale 100% | E. Baylor 100% | | C | D. Cowens 100% | W. Chamberlain 100% |
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| 7:45 | Wilt Chamberlain misses FT 1 of 1. | 53 - 51 | |
| 7:44 | Elgin Baylor corrals the offensive rebound. | 53 - 51 | |
| 7:31 | John Havlicek knocks it away from Michael Cooper and recovers it. | 53 - 51 | |
| 7:21 | | 53 - 51 | Dave Cowens misses the open jumper from the right side. |
| 7:20 | | 53 - 51 | John Havlicek clears the offensive rebound. |
| 6:57 | | 53 - 51 | Jo Jo White is fouled on the jumpshot from the left wing. Foul #2 on Jerry West, team foul #2. |
| | IN: K. Bryant, S. O'Neal OUT: J. West, W. Chamberlain | | IN: L. Bird, B. Russell, K. Garnett OUT: K. McHale, D. Johnson, D. Cowens |
| | | | Los Angeles Lakers OFF | Boston Celtics DEF |
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| PG | M. Johnson 100% | J. White 100% | | SG | M. Cooper 100% | J. Havlicek 100% | | SF | K. Bryant 100% | L. Bird 100% | | PF | E. Baylor 100% | K. Garnett 100% | | C | S. O'Neal 100% | B. Russell 100% |
| | | | Boston Celtics OFF | Los Angeles Lakers DEF |
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| PG | J. White 100% | M. Johnson 100% | | SG | J. Havlicek 100% | M. Cooper 100% | | SF | L. Bird 100% | K. Bryant 100% | | PF | K. Garnett 100% | E. Baylor 100% | | C | B. Russell 100% | S. O'Neal 100% |
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| 6:57 | | 53 - 52 | Jo Jo White misses FT 1 of 2. Jo Jo White makes FT 2 of 2. |
| 6:43 | Magic Johnson scores on the pull-up jumper from the left side. | 55 - 52 | |
| 6:30 | | 55 - 54 | Kevin Garnett scores on the bank shot on a nice dish from Bill Russell. |
| 6:21 | Shaquille O'Neal hits a driving attempt from the left block on a good pass by Magic Johnson. | 57 - 54 | |
| 6:05 | | 57 - 54 | Jo Jo White is fouled by Magic Johnson on the floor. Foul #2 on Magic Johnson, team foul #3. |
| | IN: K. Abdul-Jabbar OUT: E. Baylor | | IN: K. McHale, B. Cousy, D. Cowens OUT: B. Russell, J. White, K. Garnett |
| | | | Los Angeles Lakers OFF | Boston Celtics DEF |
|---|
| PG | M. Johnson 100% | B. Cousy 100% | | SG | M. Cooper 100% | J. Havlicek 100% | | SF | K. Bryant 100% | L. Bird 100% | | PF | K. Abdul-Jabbar 100% | K. McHale 100% | | C | S. O'Neal 100% | D. Cowens 100% |
| | | | Boston Celtics OFF | Los Angeles Lakers DEF |
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| PG | B. Cousy 100% | M. Johnson 100% | | SG | J. Havlicek 100% | M. Cooper 100% | | SF | L. Bird 100% | K. Bryant 100% | | PF | K. McHale 100% | S. O'Neal 100% | | C | D. Cowens 100% | K. Abdul-Jabbar 100% |
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| 5:54 | | 57 - 56 | Dave Cowens drills a jumpshot from 14 ft. |
| 5:45 | Kobe Bryant is fouled on the pull-up jumper from 9 ft. Foul #3 on Larry Bird, team foul #4. | 57 - 56 | |
| | | | IN: B. Russell OUT: D. Cowens |
| | | | Los Angeles Lakers OFF | Boston Celtics DEF |
|---|
| PG | M. Johnson 100% | B. Cousy 100% | | SG | M. Cooper 100% | J. Havlicek 100% | | SF | K. Bryant 100% | L. Bird 100% | | PF | K. Abdul-Jabbar 100% | K. McHale 100% | | C | S. O'Neal 100% | B. Russell 100% |
| | | | Boston Celtics OFF | Los Angeles Lakers DEF |
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| PG | B. Cousy 100% | M. Johnson 100% | | SG | J. Havlicek 100% | M. Cooper 100% | | SF | L. Bird 100% | K. Bryant 100% | | PF | K. McHale 100% | S. O'Neal 100% | | C | B. Russell 100% | K. Abdul-Jabbar 100% |
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| 5:45 | Kobe Bryant misses FT 1 of 2. Kobe Bryant makes FT 2 of 2. | 58 - 56 | |
| 5:29 | | 58 - 58 | Larry Bird buries a shot from the left corner. |
| 5:11 | Kobe Bryant hits a 3pt shot from straight away off the feed from Magic Johnson. | 61 - 58 | |
| 5:06 | | 61 - 60 | John Havlicek connects on the shot from the right corner on a no-look pass from Bob Cousy. |
| 4:48 | Shaquille O'Neal misses short on a floater. | 61 - 60 | |
| 4:47 | | 61 - 60 | Larry Bird wins the battle for the rebound. |
| 4:31 | | 61 - 62 | John Havlicek drills a fadeaway from 13 ft with the assist by Bob Cousy. |
| 4:16 | Kobe Bryant misses short on a driving attempt. | 61 - 62 | |
| 4:15 | Magic Johnson clears the offensive rebound. | 61 - 62 | |
| 4:08 | Magic Johnson hits the jumper from the right corner off the feed from Shaquille O'Neal. | 63 - 62 | |
| 3:54 | | 63 - 62 | John Havlicek misses the jumpshot from the right side. |
| 3:53 | | 63 - 64 | Bob Cousy tips it up and in. |
| 3:42 | Shaquille O'Neal initiates contact and is whistled for a charge. Foul #1. | 63 - 64 | |
| | IN: J. West, E. Baylor, W. Chamberlain, G. Goodrich OUT: K. Bryant, M. Johnson, K. Abdul-Jabbar, S. O'Neal | | IN: J. White, D. Johnson, D. Cowens, T. Heinsohn OUT: L. Bird, B. Russell, K. McHale, B. Cousy |
| | | | Los Angeles Lakers OFF | Boston Celtics DEF |
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| PG | J. West 100% | D. Johnson 100% | | SG | G. Goodrich 100% | J. White 100% | | SF | M. Cooper 100% | J. Havlicek 100% | | PF | E. Baylor 100% | T. Heinsohn 100% | | C | W. Chamberlain 100% | D. Cowens 100% |
| | | | Boston Celtics OFF | Los Angeles Lakers DEF |
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| PG | D. Johnson 100% | G. Goodrich 100% | | SG | J. White 100% | J. West 100% | | SF | J. Havlicek 100% | M. Cooper 100% | | PF | T. Heinsohn 100% | E. Baylor 100% | | C | D. Cowens 100% | W. Chamberlain 100% |
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| 3:25 | | 63 - 64 | Dennis Johnson is fouled on the bank shot from the free throw line. Foul #1 on Gail Goodrich, team foul #4. |
| 3:25 | | 63 - 65 | Dennis Johnson makes FT 1 of 2. Dennis Johnson misses FT 2 of 2. |
| 3:24 | Wilt Chamberlain gathers the rebound. | 63 - 65 | |
| 3:17 | Gail Goodrich connects on the jumpshot from the left corner with the assist by Michael Cooper. | 65 - 65 | |
| 3:10 | | 65 - 65 | Tommy Heinsohn hits the front of the rim on the shot from the left side. |
| 3:09 | | 65 - 65 | Dennis Johnson comes up with the offensive rebound. |
| 2:49 | | 65 - 65 | John Havlicek comes up short on a shot. |
| 2:48 | Wilt Chamberlain clears the rebound. | 65 - 65 | |
| 2:34 | Elgin Baylor knocks in the shot with the assist by Wilt Chamberlain. | 67 - 65 | |
| 2:23 | | 67 - 67 | Tommy Heinsohn hits the floater from the right block, credit an assist to Dave Cowens. |
| 2:08 | Michael Cooper is called for a foul away from the ball. Foul #1. | 67 - 67 | |
| | IN: M. Johnson, S. O'Neal OUT: W. Chamberlain, G. Goodrich | | IN: L. Bird, B. Russell, K. McHale OUT: J. White, D. Cowens, T. Heinsohn |
| | | | Los Angeles Lakers OFF | Boston Celtics DEF |
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| PG | M. Johnson 100% | D. Johnson 100% | | SG | J. West 100% | J. Havlicek 100% | | SF | M. Cooper 100% | K. McHale 100% | | PF | E. Baylor 100% | L. Bird 100% | | C | S. O'Neal 100% | B. Russell 100% |
| | | | Boston Celtics OFF | Los Angeles Lakers DEF |
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| PG | D. Johnson 100% | J. West 100% | | SG | J. Havlicek 100% | M. Cooper 100% | | SF | L. Bird 100% | E. Baylor 100% | | PF | K. McHale 100% | M. Johnson 100% | | C | B. Russell 100% | S. O'Neal 100% |
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| 1:53 | | 67 - 67 | Larry Bird misses long on a jumper from the baseline. |
| 1:52 | Magic Johnson corrals the rebound. | 67 - 67 | |
| 1:33 | Shaquille O'Neal hits a bank shot in the paint on a pass from Jerry West. | 69 - 67 | |
| 1:19 | | 69 - 69 | Bill Russell makes the open bank shot in the lane, assist to Dennis Johnson. |
| 0:56 | Elgin Baylor connects on the 3pt attempt from the left wing. | 72 - 69 | |
| 0:45 | | 72 - 69 | Kevin McHale is fouled on the floater from 5 ft. Foul #1 on Elgin Baylor, team foul #5. |
| | IN: K. Bryant, K. Abdul-Jabbar, G. Goodrich, G. Mikan OUT: M. Johnson, E. Baylor, S. O'Neal, M. Cooper | | IN: B. Cousy, S. Jones OUT: J. Havlicek, D. Johnson |
| | | | Los Angeles Lakers OFF | Boston Celtics DEF |
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| PG | J. West 100% | B. Cousy 100% | | SG | G. Goodrich 100% | S. Jones 100% | | SF | K. Bryant 100% | L. Bird 100% | | PF | G. Mikan 100% | K. McHale 100% | | C | K. Abdul-Jabbar 100% | B. Russell 100% |
| | | | Boston Celtics OFF | Los Angeles Lakers DEF |
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| PG | B. Cousy 100% | G. Goodrich 100% | | SG | S. Jones 100% | J. West 100% | | SF | L. Bird 100% | K. Bryant 100% | | PF | K. McHale 100% | G. Mikan 100% | | C | B. Russell 100% | K. Abdul-Jabbar 100% |
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| 0:45 | | 72 - 70 | Kevin McHale misses FT 1 of 2. Kevin McHale makes FT 2 of 2. |
| 0:36 | Kareem Abdul-Jabbar comes up short on a one-handed shot from the baseline. | 72 - 70 | |
| 0:35 | | 72 - 70 | Larry Bird clears the rebound. |
| 0:20 | | 72 - 70 | Sam Jones misses badly on a fadeaway from the right wing. |
| 0:19 | Jerry West rips down the rebound. | 72 - 70 | |
| 0:00 | Jerry West misses badly on a shot attempt. | 72 - 70 | |
| Time | Los Angeles Lakers | Score | Boston Celtics |
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| | Offense: Half Court Defense: Half Court (0) | | Offense: Half Court Defense: Half Court (0) |
| | | | Los Angeles Lakers OFF | Boston Celtics DEF |
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| PG | M. Johnson 100% | B. Cousy 100% | | SG | B. Scott 100% | J. Havlicek 100% | | SF | K. Bryant 100% | L. Bird 100% | | PF | G. Mikan 100% | K. Garnett 100% | | C | W. Chamberlain 100% | B. Russell 100% |
| | | | Boston Celtics OFF | Los Angeles Lakers DEF |
|---|
| PG | B. Cousy 100% | B. Scott 100% | | SG | J. Havlicek 100% | M. Johnson 100% | | SF | L. Bird 100% | K. Bryant 100% | | PF | K. Garnett 100% | G. Mikan 100% | | C | B. Russell 100% | W. Chamberlain 100% |
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| 12:00 | | 72 - 70 | Boston Celtics inbounds the ball. |
| 11:49 | | 72 - 72 | Bob Cousy scores on the perimeter shot from the top of the key on a nice dish from Larry Bird. |
| 11:36 | Magic Johnson misses the open 3 from straight away. | 72 - 72 | |
| 11:35 | George Mikan takes down the offensive rebound. | 72 - 72 | |
| 11:12 | Larry Bird intercepts the pass. | 72 - 72 | |
| 10:56 | | 72 - 72 | Bill Russell turns it over on a carry. |
| | IN: J. West, E. Baylor OUT: M. Johnson, G. Mikan | | IN: K. McHale, D. Johnson, S. Jones, D. Cowens OUT: J. Havlicek, B. Russell, B. Cousy, K. Garnett |
| | | | Los Angeles Lakers OFF | Boston Celtics DEF |
|---|
| PG | J. West 100% | D. Johnson 100% | | SG | B. Scott 100% | S. Jones 100% | | SF | K. Bryant 100% | L. Bird 100% | | PF | E. Baylor 100% | D. Cowens 100% | | C | W. Chamberlain 100% | K. McHale 100% |
| | | | Boston Celtics OFF | Los Angeles Lakers DEF |
|---|
| PG | D. Johnson 100% | B. Scott 100% | | SG | S. Jones 100% | J. West 100% | | SF | L. Bird 100% | K. Bryant 100% | | PF | K. McHale 100% | E. Baylor 100% | | C | D. Cowens 100% | W. Chamberlain 100% |
|
| 10:51 | Wilt Chamberlain is fouled on the runner from the left block. Foul #2 on Kevin McHale, team foul #1. | 72 - 72 | |
| | IN: M. Johnson OUT: B. Scott | | |
| | | | Los Angeles Lakers OFF | Boston Celtics DEF |
|---|
| PG | M. Johnson 100% | D. Johnson 100% | | SG | J. West 100% | S. Jones 100% | | SF | K. Bryant 100% | L. Bird 100% | | PF | E. Baylor 100% | D. Cowens 100% | | C | W. Chamberlain 100% | K. McHale 100% |
| | | | Boston Celtics OFF | Los Angeles Lakers DEF |
|---|
| PG | D. Johnson 100% | M. Johnson 100% | | SG | S. Jones 100% | J. West 100% | | SF | L. Bird 100% | K. Bryant 100% | | PF | K. McHale 100% | E. Baylor 100% | | C | D. Cowens 100% | W. Chamberlain 100% |
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| 10:51 | Wilt Chamberlain misses FT 1 of 2. Wilt Chamberlain misses FT 2 of 2. | 72 - 72 | |
| 10:50 | | 72 - 72 | Larry Bird wins the battle for the rebound. |
| 10:40 | | 72 - 72 | Larry Bird misses the jumpshot from the left side. |
| 10:39 | | 72 - 72 | Larry Bird grabs the offensive rebound. |
| 10:31 | | 72 - 74 | Dennis Johnson hits a jumper from the right wing on a pass from Dave Cowens. |
| 10:15 | Elgin Baylor misses the open floater. | 72 - 74 | |
| 10:14 | | 72 - 74 | Dave Cowens corrals the rebound. |
| 10:01 | | 72 - 74 | Larry Bird misses long on a bank shot from the left block. |
| 10:00 | Elgin Baylor snags the rebound. | 72 - 74 | |
| 9:43 | Kobe Bryant misses long on a jumpshot. | 72 - 74 | |
| 9:42 | | 72 - 74 | Larry Bird grabs the rebound. |
| 9:36 | | 72 - 76 | Larry Bird makes a jumper from 14 ft. |
| 9:21 | Wilt Chamberlain makes the contested jumper. | 74 - 76 | |
| 9:12 | | 74 - 78 | Sam Jones knocks in the fadeaway jumper from the free throw line. |
| 8:50 | Elgin Baylor connects on the driving attempt from close range. | 76 - 78 | |
| 8:36 | | 76 - 80 | Sam Jones makes the contested perimeter jumper from 22 ft with the assist by Dennis Johnson. |
| 8:31 | Elgin Baylor's jumper from the left corner is denied by Sam Jones. | 76 - 80 | |
| 8:30 | Wilt Chamberlain puts in the follow. | 78 - 80 | |
| 8:22 | | 78 - 82 | Sam Jones makes the open turnaround from the free throw line on a good pass by Larry Bird. |
| 8:11 | Jerry West is fouled by Sam Jones on the floor. Foul #2 on Sam Jones, team foul #2. | 78 - 82 | |
| | IN: K. Abdul-Jabbar, G. Goodrich, S. O'Neal, J. Worthy OUT: K. Bryant, M. Johnson, E. Baylor, W. Chamberlain | | IN: J. Havlicek, B. Russell, B. Cousy, J. White, T. Heinsohn OUT: L. Bird, K. McHale, D. Johnson, S. Jones, D. Cowens |
| | | | Los Angeles Lakers OFF | Boston Celtics DEF |
|---|
| PG | J. West 100% | B. Cousy 100% | | SG | G. Goodrich 100% | J. White 100% | | SF | J. Worthy 100% | J. Havlicek 100% | | PF | K. Abdul-Jabbar 100% | T. Heinsohn 100% | | C | S. O'Neal 100% | B. Russell 100% |
| | | | Boston Celtics OFF | Los Angeles Lakers DEF |
|---|
| PG | B. Cousy 100% | J. West 100% | | SG | J. White 100% | G. Goodrich 100% | | SF | J. Havlicek 100% | J. Worthy 100% | | PF | T. Heinsohn 100% | S. O'Neal 100% | | C | B. Russell 100% | K. Abdul-Jabbar 100% |
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| 8:04 | Shaquille O'Neal buries a floater from just outside the paint. | 80 - 82 | |
| 7:55 | | 80 - 84 | John Havlicek drills a pull-up jumper from the right side on a good pass by Bob Cousy. |
| 7:44 | Kareem Abdul-Jabbar comes up short on a runner. | 80 - 84 | |
| 7:43 | | 80 - 84 | Tommy Heinsohn rips down the rebound. |
| 7:29 | | 80 - 84 | John Havlicek turns the ball over on a bad pass. |
| | | | IN: L. Bird OUT: J. White |
| | | | Los Angeles Lakers OFF | Boston Celtics DEF |
|---|
| PG | J. West 100% | B. Cousy 100% | | SG | G. Goodrich 100% | J. Havlicek 100% | | SF | J. Worthy 100% | T. Heinsohn 100% | | PF | K. Abdul-Jabbar 100% | L. Bird 100% | | C | S. O'Neal 100% | B. Russell 100% |
| | | | Boston Celtics OFF | Los Angeles Lakers DEF |
|---|
| PG | B. Cousy 100% | G. Goodrich 100% | | SG | J. Havlicek 100% | J. West 100% | | SF | L. Bird 100% | J. Worthy 100% | | PF | T. Heinsohn 100% | S. O'Neal 100% | | C | B. Russell 100% | K. Abdul-Jabbar 100% |
|
| 7:24 | Larry Bird takes it away from Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. | 80 - 84 | |
| 7:17 | | 80 - 86 | Bob Cousy scores on the jumper following a nice pass from John Havlicek. |
| 7:06 | Shaquille O'Neal makes a jumper from the free throw line on a nice dish from Jerry West. | 82 - 86 | |
| 6:49 | | 82 - 88 | Tommy Heinsohn knocks in the fadeaway from the left side, credit an assist to Larry Bird. |
| 6:35 | Bill Russell picks Shaquille O'Neal's pocket. | 82 - 88 | |
| 6:22 | | 82 - 90 | John Havlicek hits the bank shot with the assist by Bob Cousy. |
| 6:09 | Shaquille O'Neal misses a contested jumper from 2 ft. | 82 - 90 | |
| 6:08 | | 82 - 90 | Tommy Heinsohn comes up with the rebound. |
| 5:49 | | 82 - 90 | Tommy Heinsohn hits the front of the rim on the pull-up jumper from the right side. |
| 5:48 | | 82 - 92 | Larry Bird puts in the follow and he's fouled. Foul #2 on James Worthy, team foul #1. |
| | IN: K. Bryant, M. Johnson, E. Baylor, B. Scott OUT: J. West, G. Goodrich, S. O'Neal, J. Worthy | | IN: K. McHale, J. White OUT: B. Cousy, T. Heinsohn |
| | | | Los Angeles Lakers OFF | Boston Celtics DEF |
|---|
| PG | M. Johnson 100% | J. White 100% | | SG | B. Scott 100% | J. Havlicek 100% | | SF | K. Bryant 100% | L. Bird 100% | | PF | E. Baylor 100% | K. McHale 100% | | C | K. Abdul-Jabbar 100% | B. Russell 100% |
| | | | Boston Celtics OFF | Los Angeles Lakers DEF |
|---|
| PG | J. White 100% | B. Scott 100% | | SG | J. Havlicek 100% | M. Johnson 100% | | SF | L. Bird 100% | K. Bryant 100% | | PF | K. McHale 100% | E. Baylor 100% | |
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