Boston Celtics
Los Angeles Lakers
5/30/2008
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25
29
27
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29
98
99
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Los Angeles Lakers

PLAYERMINFGM/FGA3PM/3PAFTM/FTAOREBREBASTBLKSTLTOPFTP
Magic Johnson*313/81/32/217700229
Kobe Bryant*314/111/23/4020223112
Jerry West*311/70/10/003701122
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar*285/120/03/3283311113
Elgin Baylor*268/191/11/23101102118
Wilt Chamberlain204/40/00/348101118
Gail Goodrich154/70/00/033100118
Shaquille O'Neal147/110/00/0222112114
Byron Scott132/20/01/200200105
James Worthy122/60/01/237200125
Michael Cooper111/10/00/000300212
George Mikan81/20/00/023000002
TOTALS 42/903/711/1820532976171398
 46.7%42.9%61.1% 
Boston Celtics

PLAYERMINFGM/FGA3PM/3PAFTM/FTAOREBREBASTBLKSTLTOPFTP
Larry Bird*387/160/03/34115032317
John Havlicek*3710/180/02/4265112122
Bill Russell*344/100/01/2210241419
Kevin McHale*312/20/01/203411145
Bob Cousy*277/132/20/0228012116
Dennis Johnson141/10/01/213200003
Jo Jo White141/40/01/200000003
Sam Jones136/90/10/0111120212
Tommy Heinsohn113/60/00/003000006
Dave Cowens101/30/00/001210002
Kevin Garnett72/30/00/000100204
Robert Parish40/30/00/011010000
TOTALS 44/882/39/1513413099131299
 50.0%66.7%60.0% 
* - denotes game starter
Player of the Game
Larry Bird (Boston Celtics)
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1st Quarter
TimeLos Angeles LakersScoreBoston Celtics
 Offense: Half Court
Defense: Half Court (0)
 Offense: Half Court
Defense: Half Court (0)
 
 Los Angeles Lakers
OFF
Boston Celtics
DEF
PGM. Johnson
100%
B. Cousy
100%
SGJ. West
100%
J. Havlicek
100%
SFK. Bryant
100%
L. Bird
100%
PFE. Baylor
100%
K. McHale
100%
CK. Abdul-Jabbar
100%
B. Russell
100%
 
 Boston Celtics
OFF
Los Angeles Lakers
DEF
PGB. Cousy
100%
M. Johnson
100%
SGJ. Havlicek
100%
J. West
100%
SFL. Bird
100%
K. Bryant
100%
PFK. McHale
100%
E. Baylor
100%
CB. Russell
100%
K. Abdul-Jabbar
100%
12:00 0 - 0Bill Russell wins the tip.
11:42 0 - 0John Havlicek's perimeter shot from the right side is tipped away by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
11:41Magic Johnson rips down the rebound. 0 - 0 
11:20Elgin Baylor hits the front of the rim on the turnaround from 20 ft. 0 - 0 
11:19 0 - 0Kevin McHale rips down the rebound.
11:11 0 - 0Kevin McHale loses the ball to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
10:58Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's runner near the basket is denied by Bill Russell. 0 - 0 
10:57 0 - 0Bill Russell grabs the rebound.
10:42 0 - 3Bob Cousy knocks in the 3 from the left corner, assist to Bill Russell.
10:29Elgin Baylor's step back jumper from the left corner is rejected by Bill Russell. 0 - 3 
10:27Elgin Baylor tips it in. 2 - 3 
10:14 2 - 3Bob Cousy hits the front of the rim on the jumpshot from the left side.
10:13 2 - 3Bill Russell snags the offensive rebound.
10:00 2 - 3Larry Bird misses badly on a shot in the lane.
9:58 2 - 3John Havlicek blows the easy tip but is fouled. Foul #1 on Jerry West, team foul #1.
9:58 2 - 5John Havlicek makes FT 1 of 2. John Havlicek makes FT 2 of 2.
9:43Kareem Abdul-Jabbar buries a jumper from 8 ft off the feed from Jerry West. 4 - 5 
9:31 4 - 7Bob Cousy makes the contested jumpshot from the right corner off the feed from John Havlicek.
9:24Elgin Baylor knocks in the jumper following a nice pass from Magic Johnson. 6 - 7 
9:10 6 - 7Larry Bird misses long on a perimeter shot from 19 ft.
9:09Kareem Abdul-Jabbar clears the rebound. 6 - 7 
9:03Elgin Baylor hits the jumper from just outside the paint off the feed from Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. 8 - 7 
8:50 8 - 7Bill Russell hits the front of the rim on the runner from the left block.
8:49Kareem Abdul-Jabbar comes down with the rebound. 8 - 7 
8:32Elgin Baylor's shot from 22 ft is rejected by John Havlicek. 8 - 7 
8:31 8 - 7Larry Bird gathers the rebound.
8:08 8 - 9Bob Cousy makes the open bank shot from 11 ft on a great look from Kevin McHale.
8:00Larry Bird steals the dribble from Kobe Bryant. 8 - 9 
7:53 8 - 9Larry Bird's pass is taken away by Kobe Bryant.
7:39Kobe Bryant misses a contested shot from the left corner. 8 - 9 
7:38 8 - 9Bill Russell comes down with the rebound.
7:24 8 - 9John Havlicek hits the front of the rim on the jumpshot from 23 ft.
7:23Elgin Baylor clears the rebound. 8 - 9 
7:15Elgin Baylor's shot is tipped away by Bill Russell. 8 - 9 
7:14 8 - 9Kevin McHale clears the rebound.
7:00 8 - 11Larry Bird hits the jumpshot from the right side off the feed from Bob Cousy.
6:52Jerry West can't connect on the shot attempt from the right corner. 8 - 11 
6:51 8 - 11Bill Russell snags the rebound.
6:38 8 - 11Bob Cousy misses the jumper from 6 ft.
6:37Elgin Baylor grabs the rebound. 8 - 11 
6:14Kevin McHale picks Elgin Baylor's pocket. 8 - 11 
6:04 8 - 11Bill Russell's jumper from the left block is rejected by Kobe Bryant.
6:03Magic Johnson snags the rebound. 8 - 11 
5:40Magic Johnson can't connect on the step back jumper from 20 ft. 8 - 11 
5:39 8 - 11Bill Russell comes up with the rebound.
5:34 8 - 13John Havlicek hits the bank shot from the right block.
5:21Kobe Bryant banks it in high off the glass on a great look from Jerry West. 10 - 13 
5:11 10 - 13Jerry West steals the dribble from John Havlicek.
5:05Magic 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
PGM. Johnson
100%
D. Johnson
100%
SGG. Goodrich
100%
J. Havlicek
100%
SFK. Bryant
100%
L. Bird
100%
PFK. Abdul-Jabbar
100%
B. Russell
100%
CW. Chamberlain
100%
K. McHale
100%
 
 Boston Celtics
OFF
Los Angeles Lakers
DEF
PGD. Johnson
100%
G. Goodrich
100%
SGJ. Havlicek
100%
M. Johnson
100%
SFL. Bird
100%
K. Bryant
100%
PFK. McHale
100%
K. Abdul-Jabbar
100%
CB. Russell
100%
W. Chamberlain
100%
4:57 10 - 15John Havlicek buries a bank shot from the right wing following a nice pass from Kevin McHale.
4:43Wilt Chamberlain is called for 3 seconds. 10 - 15 
4:25 10 - 15Larry Bird's jumpshot from the right wing is tipped away by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
4:24Kobe Bryant takes down the rebound. 10 - 15 
4:10Gail Goodrich overthrows it out of bounds. 10 - 15 
3:59 10 - 15Bill 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
PGJ. West
100%
D. Johnson
100%
SGG. Goodrich
100%
S. Jones
100%
SFJ. Worthy
100%
T. Heinsohn
100%
PFK. Abdul-Jabbar
100%
B. Russell
100%
CW. Chamberlain
100%
L. Bird
100%
 
 Boston Celtics
OFF
Los Angeles Lakers
DEF
PGD. Johnson
100%
G. Goodrich
100%
SGS. Jones
100%
J. West
100%
SFL. Bird
100%
J. Worthy
100%
PFT. Heinsohn
100%
K. Abdul-Jabbar
100%
CB. Russell
100%
W. Chamberlain
100%
3:59 10 - 16Bill Russell makes FT 1 of 2. Bill Russell misses FT 2 of 2.
3:58James Worthy grabs the rebound. 10 - 16 
3:46Kareem Abdul-Jabbar can't connect on the jumper from 6 ft. 10 - 16 
3:45James Worthy comes up with the offensive rebound. 10 - 16 
3:33James Worthy makes a jumper from the free throw line. 12 - 16 
3:21 12 - 16Bill Russell misses badly on a bank shot from the left block.
3:20James Worthy wins the battle for the rebound. 12 - 16 
3:09Kareem Abdul-Jabbar misses short on a fadeaway. 12 - 16 
3:08 12 - 16Dennis Johnson rips down the rebound.
2:58 12 - 16Sam Jones can't connect on the perimeter shot from 21 ft.
2:57Kareem Abdul-Jabbar grabs the rebound. 12 - 16 
2:48Jerry West misses a contested 3pt jumper. 12 - 16 
2:47Gail Goodrich clears the offensive rebound. 12 - 16 
2:25Kareem 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
PGJ. West
100%
D. Johnson
100%
SGG. Goodrich
100%
S. Jones
100%
SFJ. Worthy
100%
J. Havlicek
100%
PFK. Abdul-Jabbar
100%
T. Heinsohn
100%
CW. Chamberlain
100%
D. Cowens
100%
 
 Boston Celtics
OFF
Los Angeles Lakers
DEF
PGD. Johnson
100%
G. Goodrich
100%
SGS. Jones
100%
J. West
100%
SFJ. Havlicek
100%
J. Worthy
100%
PFT. Heinsohn
100%
K. Abdul-Jabbar
100%
CD. Cowens
100%
W. Chamberlain
100%
2:25Kareem Abdul-Jabbar makes FT 1 of 1. 15 - 16 
2:19 15 - 16John Havlicek is fouled on the turnaround from close range. Foul #1 on James Worthy, team foul #3.
2:19 15 - 16John Havlicek misses FT 1 of 2. John Havlicek misses FT 2 of 2.
2:18Wilt Chamberlain comes down with the rebound. 15 - 16 
2:07James Worthy misses badly on a jumper in the paint. 15 - 16 
2:06Wilt Chamberlain rips down the offensive rebound. 15 - 16 
1:47Gail Goodrich hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the right corner. 15 - 16 
1:46Gail Goodrich grabs the offensive rebound. 15 - 16 
1:33Gail Goodrich clanks the jumpshot from just outside the paint. 15 - 16 
1:32Gail Goodrich tips it up and in. 17 - 16 
1:14 17 - 16John Havlicek can't connect on the step back jumper from the right side.
1:13Jerry West takes down the rebound. 17 - 16 
0:50Jerry West is called for traveling. 17 - 16 
0:39 17 - 16Tommy Heinsohn misses the open floater from the right wing.
0:38 17 - 18Sam Jones tips it in.
0:21Gail Goodrich makes the finger roll on a pass from Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. 19 - 18 
0:00 19 - 18Sam Jones can't connect on the 3 from the right wing.

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2nd Quarter
TimeLos Angeles LakersScoreBoston Celtics
 Offense: Half Court
Defense: Half Court (0)
 Offense: Half Court
Defense: Half Court (0)
 
 Los Angeles Lakers
OFF
Boston Celtics
DEF
PGJ. West
100%
B. Cousy
100%
SGB. Scott
100%
J. White
100%
SFM. Cooper
100%
J. Havlicek
100%
PFG. Mikan
100%
K. Garnett
100%
CW. Chamberlain
100%
D. Cowens
100%
 
 Boston Celtics
OFF
Los Angeles Lakers
DEF
PGB. Cousy
100%
J. West
100%
SGJ. White
100%
B. Scott
100%
SFJ. Havlicek
100%
M. Cooper
100%
PFK. Garnett
100%
G. Mikan
100%
CD. Cowens
100%
W. Chamberlain
100%
12:00Los Angeles Lakers inbounds the ball.19 - 18 
11:44George Mikan converts the layin on a good pass by Byron Scott. 21 - 18 
11:28 21 - 18Kevin Garnett misses long on a jumper in the paint.
11:27George Mikan clears the rebound. 21 - 18 
11:04Jerry West's jumpshot from 23 ft is tipped away by Dave Cowens. 21 - 18 
11:03 21 - 18John Havlicek gathers the rebound.
10:56 21 - 20John Havlicek buries a step back jumper from the right corner on a nice dish from Kevin Garnett.
10:37Byron Scott makes the open shot from the left side on a great look from Michael Cooper. 23 - 20 
10:27 23 - 20Kevin 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
PGM. Johnson
100%
J. White
100%
SGB. Scott
100%
J. Havlicek
100%
SFK. Bryant
100%
L. Bird
100%
PFG. Mikan
100%
K. McHale
100%
CS. O'Neal
100%
B. Russell
100%
 
 Boston Celtics
OFF
Los Angeles Lakers
DEF
PGJ. White
100%
B. Scott
100%
SGJ. Havlicek
100%
M. Johnson
100%
SFL. Bird
100%
K. Bryant
100%
PFK. McHale
100%
G. Mikan
100%
CB. Russell
100%
S. O'Neal
100%
10:10Byron 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
PGM. Johnson
100%
J. White
100%
SGB. Scott
100%
J. Havlicek
100%
SFK. Bryant
100%
L. Bird
100%
PFE. Baylor
100%
K. McHale
100%
CS. O'Neal
100%
B. Russell
100%
 
 Boston Celtics
OFF
Los Angeles Lakers
DEF
PGJ. White
100%
B. Scott
100%
SGJ. Havlicek
100%
M. Johnson
100%
SFL. Bird
100%
K. Bryant
100%
PFK. McHale
100%
E. Baylor
100%
CB. Russell
100%
S. O'Neal
100%
10:10Byron Scott misses FT 1 of 2. Byron Scott makes FT 2 of 2. 24 - 20 
9:55 24 - 20Bill Russell's jumper in the paint is denied by Elgin Baylor.
9:54Elgin Baylor takes down the rebound. 24 - 20 
9:39Shaquille O'Neal buries a turnaround on a pass from Magic Johnson. 26 - 20 
9:28 26 - 20Jo Jo White comes up short on a jumpshot from 11 ft.
9:27Magic Johnson comes down with the rebound. 26 - 20 
9:11Elgin Baylor misses long on a perimeter shot from 21 ft. 26 - 20 
9:10 26 - 20John Havlicek clears the rebound.
8:52 26 - 22Kevin McHale slams it on a nice dish from John Havlicek.
8:41Kobe Bryant makes the contested jumper from the free throw line on a good pass by Magic Johnson. 28 - 22 
8:28 28 - 24Bill Russell makes a floater in the paint on a great look from Larry Bird.
8:07Kobe Bryant comes up short on a 3 from the right corner. 28 - 24 
8:06 28 - 24Kevin McHale rips down the rebound.
8:01 28 - 26Larry Bird scores on the driving attempt in the paint off the feed from John Havlicek.
7:46Elgin 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
PGJ. West
100%
J. White
100%
SGG. Goodrich
100%
S. Jones
100%
SFJ. Worthy
100%
L. Bird
100%
PFK. Abdul-Jabbar
100%
K. Garnett
100%
CW. Chamberlain
100%
R. Parish
100%
 
 Boston Celtics
OFF
Los Angeles Lakers
DEF
PGJ. White
100%
G. Goodrich
100%
SGS. Jones
100%
J. West
100%
SFL. Bird
100%
J. Worthy
100%
PFK. Garnett
100%
K. Abdul-Jabbar
100%
CR. Parish
100%
W. Chamberlain
100%
7:31 28 - 26Robert Parish clanks the driving attempt.
7:30 28 - 28Larry Bird tips it up and in.
7:25James Worthy makes a bank shot from the right side on a nice dish from Jerry West. 30 - 28 
7:14 30 - 28Jo Jo White comes up short on a pull-up jumper from the left side.
7:13Wilt Chamberlain gathers the rebound. 30 - 28 
6:57James Worthy misses short on a runner from the left block. 30 - 28 
6:56 30 - 28Larry Bird comes up with the rebound.
6:39 30 - 28Robert Parish clanks the driving attempt near the basket.
6:38Kareem Abdul-Jabbar gathers the rebound. 30 - 28 
6:24James Worthy's fadeaway jumper from the left side is denied by Robert Parish. 30 - 28 
6:23Wilt Chamberlain comes up with the offensive rebound. 30 - 28 
6:06Gail Goodrich scores on the shot on a good pass by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. 32 - 28 
6:01 32 - 28Jo Jo White misses short on a jumper from the right corner.
6:00James Worthy comes down with the rebound. 32 - 28 
5:46Kareem Abdul-Jabbar knocks in the shot near the basket, assist to Jerry West. 34 - 28 
5:32 34 - 28Larry Bird misses long on a shot from 23 ft.
5:31James Worthy rips down the rebound. 34 - 28 
5:25Sam Jones steps in front of the pass from James Worthy. 34 - 28 
5:10 34 - 30Kevin Garnett makes the open bank shot on a pass from Sam Jones.
5:04Gail Goodrich misses a contested shot from the top of the key. 34 - 30 
5:03James Worthy snags the offensive rebound. 34 - 30 
4:50Kareem Abdul-Jabbar misses the open driving attempt from the left block. 34 - 30 
4:48James 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
PGM. Johnson
100%
B. Cousy
100%
SGB. Scott
100%
J. White
100%
SFJ. Worthy
100%
J. Havlicek
100%
PFE. Baylor
100%
K. McHale
100%
CS. O'Neal
100%
B. Russell
100%
 
 Boston Celtics
OFF
Los Angeles Lakers
DEF
PGB. Cousy
100%
M. Johnson
100%
SGJ. White
100%
B. Scott
100%
SFJ. Havlicek
100%
J. Worthy
100%
PFK. McHale
100%
E. Baylor
100%
CB. Russell
100%
S. O'Neal
100%
4:48James Worthy misses FT 1 of 2. James Worthy makes FT 2 of 2. 35 - 30 
4:25 35 - 32Kevin McHale slams it with the assist by Bob Cousy.
4:11James Worthy's shot from the left wing is tipped away by Bill Russell. 35 - 32 
4:10Shaquille O'Neal snags the offensive rebound. 35 - 32 
3:57Byron Scott is called for traveling. 35 - 32 
3:40 35 - 32Bill Russell's one-handed shot in the paint is denied by Shaquille O'Neal.
3:39Magic Johnson comes up with the rebound. 35 - 32 
3:25Shaquille O'Neal makes the the scoop shot on a good pass by Byron Scott. 37 - 32 
3:04 37 - 32Bob 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
PGM. Johnson
100%
B. Cousy
100%
SGB. Scott
100%
J. Havlicek
100%
SFK. Bryant
100%
L. Bird
100%
PFG. Mikan
100%
K. McHale
100%
CS. O'Neal
100%
B. Russell
100%
 
 Boston Celtics
OFF
Los Angeles Lakers
DEF
PGB. Cousy
100%
B. Scott
100%
SGJ. Havlicek
100%
M. Johnson
100%
SFL. Bird
100%
K. Bryant
100%
PFK. McHale
100%
G. Mikan
100%
CB. Russell
100%
S. O'Neal
100%
2:57Kobe Bryant hits the front of the rim on the turnaround from the right side. 37 - 32 
2:56 37 - 32Bill Russell takes down the rebound.
2:44 37 - 34John Havlicek makes a jumper from the right side, credit an assist to Bob Cousy.
2:33Byron Scott makes the open shot from the left wing. 39 - 34 
2:20 39 - 34Bill Russell loses the ball to Shaquille O'Neal.
2:07Bob Cousy takes it away from Magic Johnson. 39 - 34 
2:00 39 - 34Larry Bird's pass is stolen by Kobe Bryant.
1:46Kobe Bryant misses long on a jumper from 18 ft. 39 - 34 
1:45 39 - 34Bill Russell wins the battle for the rebound.
1:28 39 - 36John Havlicek makes a runner near the basket following a nice pass from Larry Bird.
1:12Shaquille O'Neal misses the open jumper from the left block. 39 - 36 
1:10George Mikan misses the tip. 39 - 36 
1:09Shaquille O'Neal tips it up and in. 41 - 36 
0:51 41 - 39Bob Cousy hits a 3pt shot from the right wing with the assist by Kevin McHale.
0:35Kobe Bryant buries a runner from the left block on a great look from Shaquille O'Neal. 43 - 39 
0:25 43 - 41Bill Russell slams it home, assist to Bob Cousy.
0:13Shaquille O'Neal clanks the fadeaway in the lane. 43 - 41 
0:12 43 - 41Larry Bird comes up with the rebound.
0:00 43 - 43Larry Bird makes the contested jumpshot from the left side.

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3rd Quarter
TimeLos Angeles LakersScoreBoston Celtics
 Offense: Half Court
Defense: Half Court (0)
 Offense: Half Court
Defense: Half Court (0)
 
 Los Angeles Lakers
OFF
Boston Celtics
DEF
PGM. Johnson
100%
B. Cousy
100%
SGJ. West
100%
J. Havlicek
100%
SFK. Bryant
100%
L. Bird
100%
PFE. Baylor
100%
K. McHale
100%
CK. Abdul-Jabbar
100%
B. Russell
100%
 
 Boston Celtics
OFF
Los Angeles Lakers
DEF
PGB. Cousy
100%
M. Johnson
100%
SGJ. Havlicek
100%
J. West
100%
SFL. Bird
100%
K. Bryant
100%
PFK. McHale
100%
E. Baylor
100%
CB. Russell
100%
K. Abdul-Jabbar
100%
12:00Los Angeles Lakers inbounds the ball.43 - 43 
11:41Magic 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
PGM. Johnson
100%
D. Johnson
100%
SGG. Goodrich
100%
J. Havlicek
100%
SFK. Bryant
100%
L. Bird
100%
PFE. Baylor
100%
T. Heinsohn
100%
CW. Chamberlain
100%
D. Cowens
100%
 
 Boston Celtics
OFF
Los Angeles Lakers
DEF
PGD. Johnson
100%
G. Goodrich
100%
SGJ. Havlicek
100%
M. Johnson
100%
SFL. Bird
100%
K. Bryant
100%
PFT. Heinsohn
100%
E. Baylor
100%
CD. Cowens
100%
W. Chamberlain
100%
11:41Magic Johnson makes FT 1 of 2. Magic Johnson makes FT 2 of 2. 45 - 43 
11:26 45 - 45Tommy Heinsohn banks it in high off the glass with the assist by John Havlicek.
11:18Magic Johnson misses the pull-up jumper from the right wing. 45 - 45 
11:17 45 - 45Dennis Johnson takes down the rebound.
11:12 45 - 45Dave Cowens misses badly on a pull-up jumper from 14 ft.
11:11Kobe Bryant corrals the rebound. 45 - 45 
10:56Elgin Baylor makes the contested shot from 8 ft on a nice dish from Gail Goodrich. 47 - 45 
10:47 47 - 45Larry 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
PGJ. West
100%
D. Johnson
100%
SGG. Goodrich
100%
J. Havlicek
100%
SFK. Bryant
100%
L. Bird
100%
PFE. Baylor
100%
T. Heinsohn
100%
CW. Chamberlain
100%
B. Russell
100%
 
 Boston Celtics
OFF
Los Angeles Lakers
DEF
PGD. Johnson
100%
G. Goodrich
100%
SGJ. Havlicek
100%
J. West
100%
SFL. Bird
100%
K. Bryant
100%
PFT. Heinsohn
100%
E. Baylor
100%
CB. Russell
100%
W. Chamberlain
100%
10:47 47 - 47Larry Bird makes FT 1 of 2. Larry Bird makes FT 2 of 2.
10:38Elgin Baylor misses short on a perimeter shot from the left corner. 47 - 47 
10:37Wilt Chamberlain grabs the offensive rebound. 47 - 47 
10:29Elgin Baylor misses a contested pull-up jumper from the right side. 47 - 47 
10:28 47 - 47Tommy Heinsohn grabs the rebound.
10:15 47 - 47John Havlicek's jumper from the left side is swatted away by Kobe Bryant.
10:14 47 - 47Larry Bird comes up with the offensive rebound.
9:56 47 - 47Bill Russell's pass is stolen by Wilt Chamberlain.
9:34Kobe 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
PGJ. West
100%
B. Cousy
100%
SGM. Cooper
100%
S. Jones
100%
SFK. Bryant
100%
L. Bird
100%
PFK. Abdul-Jabbar
100%
B. Russell
100%
CW. Chamberlain
100%
K. McHale
100%
 
 Boston Celtics
OFF
Los Angeles Lakers
DEF
PGB. Cousy
100%
J. West
100%
SGS. Jones
100%
M. Cooper
100%
SFL. Bird
100%
K. Bryant
100%
PFK. McHale
100%
K. Abdul-Jabbar
100%
CB. Russell
100%
W. Chamberlain
100%
9:34Kobe Bryant makes FT 1 of 2. Kobe Bryant makes FT 2 of 2. 49 - 47 
9:22 49 - 47Larry Bird misses the open jumpshot from the free throw line.
9:21Jerry West gathers the rebound. 49 - 47 
9:14Jerry West comes up short on a fadeaway. 49 - 47 
9:13 49 - 47Bill Russell rips down the rebound.
8:55 49 - 49Sam Jones hits a turnaround.
8:32Wilt Chamberlain flips it up and in on a pass from Michael Cooper. 51 - 49 
8:12 51 - 49Bill Russell clanks the shot from the right block.
8:11 51 - 49Bob Cousy is off on the follow.
8:10Kareem Abdul-Jabbar snags the rebound. 51 - 49 
8:02Sam Jones intercepts the pass. 51 - 49 
7:57 51 - 51Sam Jones dunks it.
7:45Wilt 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
PGM. Johnson
100%
J. White
100%
SGJ. West
100%
D. Johnson
100%
SFM. Cooper
100%
J. Havlicek
100%
PFE. Baylor
100%
D. Cowens
100%
CW. Chamberlain
100%
K. McHale
100%
 
 Boston Celtics
OFF
Los Angeles Lakers
DEF
PGD. Johnson
100%
M. Johnson
100%
SGJ. White
100%
J. West
100%
SFJ. Havlicek
100%
M. Cooper
100%
PFK. McHale
100%
E. Baylor
100%
CD. Cowens
100%
W. Chamberlain
100%
7:45Wilt Chamberlain misses FT 1 of 1. 53 - 51 
7:44Elgin Baylor corrals the offensive rebound. 53 - 51 
7:31John Havlicek knocks it away from Michael Cooper and recovers it. 53 - 51 
7:21 53 - 51Dave Cowens misses the open jumper from the right side.
7:20 53 - 51John Havlicek clears the offensive rebound.
6:57 53 - 51Jo 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
PGM. Johnson
100%
J. White
100%
SGM. Cooper
100%
J. Havlicek
100%
SFK. Bryant
100%
L. Bird
100%
PFE. Baylor
100%
K. Garnett
100%
CS. O'Neal
100%
B. Russell
100%
 
 Boston Celtics
OFF
Los Angeles Lakers
DEF
PGJ. White
100%
M. Johnson
100%
SGJ. Havlicek
100%
M. Cooper
100%
SFL. Bird
100%
K. Bryant
100%
PFK. Garnett
100%
E. Baylor
100%
CB. Russell
100%
S. O'Neal
100%
6:57 53 - 52Jo Jo White misses FT 1 of 2. Jo Jo White makes FT 2 of 2.
6:43Magic Johnson scores on the pull-up jumper from the left side. 55 - 52 
6:30 55 - 54Kevin Garnett scores on the bank shot on a nice dish from Bill Russell.
6:21Shaquille O'Neal hits a driving attempt from the left block on a good pass by Magic Johnson. 57 - 54 
6:05 57 - 54Jo 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
PGM. Johnson
100%
B. Cousy
100%
SGM. Cooper
100%
J. Havlicek
100%
SFK. Bryant
100%
L. Bird
100%
PFK. Abdul-Jabbar
100%
K. McHale
100%
CS. O'Neal
100%
D. Cowens
100%
 
 Boston Celtics
OFF
Los Angeles Lakers
DEF
PGB. Cousy
100%
M. Johnson
100%
SGJ. Havlicek
100%
M. Cooper
100%
SFL. Bird
100%
K. Bryant
100%
PFK. McHale
100%
S. O'Neal
100%
CD. Cowens
100%
K. Abdul-Jabbar
100%
5:54 57 - 56Dave Cowens drills a jumpshot from 14 ft.
5:45Kobe 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
PGM. Johnson
100%
B. Cousy
100%
SGM. Cooper
100%
J. Havlicek
100%
SFK. Bryant
100%
L. Bird
100%
PFK. Abdul-Jabbar
100%
K. McHale
100%
CS. O'Neal
100%
B. Russell
100%
 
 Boston Celtics
OFF
Los Angeles Lakers
DEF
PGB. Cousy
100%
M. Johnson
100%
SGJ. Havlicek
100%
M. Cooper
100%
SFL. Bird
100%
K. Bryant
100%
PFK. McHale
100%
S. O'Neal
100%
CB. Russell
100%
K. Abdul-Jabbar
100%
5:45Kobe Bryant misses FT 1 of 2. Kobe Bryant makes FT 2 of 2. 58 - 56 
5:29 58 - 58Larry Bird buries a shot from the left corner.
5:11Kobe Bryant hits a 3pt shot from straight away off the feed from Magic Johnson. 61 - 58 
5:06 61 - 60John Havlicek connects on the shot from the right corner on a no-look pass from Bob Cousy.
4:48Shaquille O'Neal misses short on a floater. 61 - 60 
4:47 61 - 60Larry Bird wins the battle for the rebound.
4:31 61 - 62John Havlicek drills a fadeaway from 13 ft with the assist by Bob Cousy.
4:16Kobe Bryant misses short on a driving attempt. 61 - 62 
4:15Magic Johnson clears the offensive rebound. 61 - 62 
4:08Magic Johnson hits the jumper from the right corner off the feed from Shaquille O'Neal. 63 - 62 
3:54 63 - 62John Havlicek misses the jumpshot from the right side.
3:53 63 - 64Bob Cousy tips it up and in.
3:42Shaquille 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
PGJ. West
100%
D. Johnson
100%
SGG. Goodrich
100%
J. White
100%
SFM. Cooper
100%
J. Havlicek
100%
PFE. Baylor
100%
T. Heinsohn
100%
CW. Chamberlain
100%
D. Cowens
100%
 
 Boston Celtics
OFF
Los Angeles Lakers
DEF
PGD. Johnson
100%
G. Goodrich
100%
SGJ. White
100%
J. West
100%
SFJ. Havlicek
100%
M. Cooper
100%
PFT. Heinsohn
100%
E. Baylor
100%
CD. Cowens
100%
W. Chamberlain
100%
3:25 63 - 64Dennis Johnson is fouled on the bank shot from the free throw line. Foul #1 on Gail Goodrich, team foul #4.
3:25 63 - 65Dennis Johnson makes FT 1 of 2. Dennis Johnson misses FT 2 of 2.
3:24Wilt Chamberlain gathers the rebound. 63 - 65 
3:17Gail Goodrich connects on the jumpshot from the left corner with the assist by Michael Cooper. 65 - 65 
3:10 65 - 65Tommy Heinsohn hits the front of the rim on the shot from the left side.
3:09 65 - 65Dennis Johnson comes up with the offensive rebound.
2:49 65 - 65John Havlicek comes up short on a shot.
2:48Wilt Chamberlain clears the rebound. 65 - 65 
2:34Elgin Baylor knocks in the shot with the assist by Wilt Chamberlain. 67 - 65 
2:23 67 - 67Tommy Heinsohn hits the floater from the right block, credit an assist to Dave Cowens.
2:08Michael 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
PGM. Johnson
100%
D. Johnson
100%
SGJ. West
100%
J. Havlicek
100%
SFM. Cooper
100%
K. McHale
100%
PFE. Baylor
100%
L. Bird
100%
CS. O'Neal
100%
B. Russell
100%
 
 Boston Celtics
OFF
Los Angeles Lakers
DEF
PGD. Johnson
100%
J. West
100%
SGJ. Havlicek
100%
M. Cooper
100%
SFL. Bird
100%
E. Baylor
100%
PFK. McHale
100%
M. Johnson
100%
CB. Russell
100%
S. O'Neal
100%
1:53 67 - 67Larry Bird misses long on a jumper from the baseline.
1:52Magic Johnson corrals the rebound. 67 - 67 
1:33Shaquille O'Neal hits a bank shot in the paint on a pass from Jerry West. 69 - 67 
1:19 69 - 69Bill Russell makes the open bank shot in the lane, assist to Dennis Johnson.
0:56Elgin Baylor connects on the 3pt attempt from the left wing. 72 - 69 
0:45 72 - 69Kevin 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
PGJ. West
100%
B. Cousy
100%
SGG. Goodrich
100%
S. Jones
100%
SFK. Bryant
100%
L. Bird
100%
PFG. Mikan
100%
K. McHale
100%
CK. Abdul-Jabbar
100%
B. Russell
100%
 
 Boston Celtics
OFF
Los Angeles Lakers
DEF
PGB. Cousy
100%
G. Goodrich
100%
SGS. Jones
100%
J. West
100%
SFL. Bird
100%
K. Bryant
100%
PFK. McHale
100%
G. Mikan
100%
CB. Russell
100%
K. Abdul-Jabbar
100%
0:45 72 - 70Kevin McHale misses FT 1 of 2. Kevin McHale makes FT 2 of 2.
0:36Kareem Abdul-Jabbar comes up short on a one-handed shot from the baseline. 72 - 70 
0:35 72 - 70Larry Bird clears the rebound.
0:20 72 - 70Sam Jones misses badly on a fadeaway from the right wing.
0:19Jerry West rips down the rebound. 72 - 70 
0:00Jerry West misses badly on a shot attempt. 72 - 70 

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4th Quarter
TimeLos Angeles LakersScoreBoston Celtics
 Offense: Half Court
Defense: Half Court (0)
 Offense: Half Court
Defense: Half Court (0)
 
 Los Angeles Lakers
OFF
Boston Celtics
DEF
PGM. Johnson
100%
B. Cousy
100%
SGB. Scott
100%
J. Havlicek
100%
SFK. Bryant
100%
L. Bird
100%
PFG. Mikan
100%
K. Garnett
100%
CW. Chamberlain
100%
B. Russell
100%
 
 Boston Celtics
OFF
Los Angeles Lakers
DEF
PGB. Cousy
100%
B. Scott
100%
SGJ. Havlicek
100%
M. Johnson
100%
SFL. Bird
100%
K. Bryant
100%
PFK. Garnett
100%
G. Mikan
100%
CB. Russell
100%
W. Chamberlain
100%
12:00 72 - 70Boston Celtics inbounds the ball.
11:49 72 - 72Bob Cousy scores on the perimeter shot from the top of the key on a nice dish from Larry Bird.
11:36Magic Johnson misses the open 3 from straight away. 72 - 72 
11:35George Mikan takes down the offensive rebound. 72 - 72 
11:12Larry Bird intercepts the pass. 72 - 72 
10:56 72 - 72Bill Russell turns it over on a carry.
 IN: J. West, E. Baylor
OUT: M. Johnson, G. Mikan
 IN: K. McHale, D. Johnson, S. Jones