| Time | Boston Celtics | Score | Los Angeles Lakers |
|---|
| | Offense: Half Court Defense: Half Court (0) | | Offense: Half Court Defense: Half Court (0) |
| | | | 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% |
| | | | 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% |
|
| 12:00 | Bill Russell wins the tip. | 0 - 0 | |
| 11:51 | Kevin McHale connects on the shot from close range, assist to John Havlicek. | 2 - 0 | |
| 11:31 | | 2 - 0 | Elgin Baylor's turnaround from the right corner is denied by Bill Russell. |
| 11:30 | Bill Russell comes down with the rebound. | 2 - 0 | |
| 11:11 | John Havlicek connects on the shot from the right corner off the feed from Kevin McHale. | 4 - 0 | |
| 10:57 | | 4 - 0 | Jerry West is out of control and is called for the charge. Foul #1. |
| 10:47 | Kevin McHale misses short on a fadeaway from 3 ft. | 4 - 0 | |
| 10:46 | | 4 - 0 | Kobe Bryant clears the rebound. |
| 10:30 | | 4 - 2 | Kobe Bryant makes the contested jumper. |
| 10:23 | Bob Cousy is fouled on the perimeter jumper from the right corner. Foul #1 on Magic Johnson, team foul #1. | 4 - 2 | |
| 10:23 | Bob Cousy makes FT 1 of 2. Bob Cousy makes FT 2 of 2. | 6 - 2 | |
| 10:09 | | 6 - 2 | Larry Bird takes it away from Kobe Bryant. |
| 10:05 | Larry Bird converts the dunk. | 8 - 2 | |
| 9:42 | | 8 - 4 | Jerry West hits the jumpshot with the assist by Magic Johnson. |
| 9:31 | Bill Russell turns the ball over on a bad pass. | 8 - 4 | |
| 9:23 | | 8 - 6 | Elgin Baylor knocks in the perimeter shot from just inside the 3pt line on a good pass by Magic Johnson. |
| 9:10 | Kevin McHale lays it up and in on a pass from Larry Bird. | 10 - 6 | |
| 8:55 | | 10 - 9 | Jerry West makes the contested 3 from the left corner on a great look from Kobe Bryant. |
| 8:40 | Kevin McHale misses long on a fadeaway from the right block. | 10 - 9 | |
| 8:39 | | 10 - 9 | Kareem Abdul-Jabbar gathers the rebound. |
| 8:20 | | 10 - 12 | Magic Johnson scores on the 3 pointer on a great look from Kobe Bryant. |
| 8:00 | Bill Russell's shot is blocked by Elgin Baylor. | 10 - 12 | |
| 7:59 | | 10 - 12 | Elgin Baylor comes up with the rebound. |
| 7:53 | | 10 - 12 | Larry Bird picks Kobe Bryant's pocket. |
| 7:45 | John Havlicek comes up short on a 3pt shot from the left corner. | 10 - 12 | |
| 7:44 | Bill Russell comes down with the offensive rebound. | 10 - 12 | |
| 7:26 | Larry Bird's jumper in the paint is denied by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. | 10 - 12 | |
| 7:25 | | 10 - 12 | Magic Johnson takes down the rebound. |
| 7:16 | | 10 - 12 | Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's shot in the paint is blocked by Bill Russell. |
| 7:14 | | 10 - 12 | Elgin Baylor is off on the follow. |
| 7:13 | | 10 - 12 | Kareem Abdul-Jabbar comes up with the offensive rebound. |
| 6:55 | | 10 - 12 | Magic Johnson is called for the offensive foul. Foul #2. |
| | | | IN: W. Chamberlain, G. Goodrich OUT: M. Johnson, K. Abdul-Jabbar |
| | | | Boston Celtics OFF | Los Angeles Lakers DEF |
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| PG | B. Cousy 100% | G. Goodrich 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% | W. Chamberlain 100% |
| | | | Los Angeles Lakers OFF | Boston Celtics DEF |
|---|
| PG | J. West 100% | B. Cousy 100% | | SG | G. Goodrich 100% | J. Havlicek 100% | | SF | K. Bryant 100% | L. Bird 100% | | PF | E. Baylor 100% | B. Russell 100% | | C | W. Chamberlain 100% | K. McHale 100% |
|
| 6:39 | John Havlicek makes the contested floater. | 12 - 12 | |
| 6:20 | | 12 - 14 | Kobe Bryant dunks it. |
| 6:04 | Kevin McHale misses badly on a turnaround from 7 ft. | 12 - 14 | |
| 6:03 | Bill Russell grabs the offensive rebound. | 12 - 14 | |
| 5:52 | Bill Russell converts the dunk. | 14 - 14 | |
| 5:40 | | 14 - 14 | Gail Goodrich misses the perimeter jumper. |
| 5:39 | John Havlicek comes down with the rebound. | 14 - 14 | |
| 5:23 | Bill Russell's jumper from 12 ft is rejected by Wilt Chamberlain. | 14 - 14 | |
| 5:22 | | 14 - 14 | Elgin Baylor takes down the rebound. |
| 5:01 | | 14 - 14 | Kobe Bryant is fouled on the jumper from 2 ft. Foul #1 on Larry Bird, team foul #1. |
| | IN: D. Johnson OUT: B. Cousy | | IN: K. Abdul-Jabbar OUT: E. Baylor |
| | | | Boston Celtics OFF | Los Angeles Lakers DEF |
|---|
| PG | D. Johnson 100% | G. Goodrich 100% | | SG | J. Havlicek 100% | J. West 100% | | SF | L. Bird 100% | K. Bryant 100% | | PF | K. McHale 100% | K. Abdul-Jabbar 100% | | C | B. Russell 100% | W. Chamberlain 100% |
| | | | 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 | K. Abdul-Jabbar 100% | B. Russell 100% | | C | W. Chamberlain 100% | K. McHale 100% |
|
| 5:01 | | 14 - 16 | Kobe Bryant makes FT 1 of 2. Kobe Bryant makes FT 2 of 2. |
| 4:46 | Larry Bird scores on the jumper from the right wing. | 16 - 16 | |
| 4:35 | | 16 - 16 | Larry Bird intercepts the pass. |
| 4:22 | Kevin McHale connects on the driving attempt off the feed from Dennis Johnson. | 18 - 16 | |
| 4:05 | | 18 - 16 | Gail Goodrich misses the floater. |
| 4:03 | | 18 - 18 | Kobe Bryant converts the tip. |
| 3:54 | Larry Bird is fouled on the one-handed shot. Foul #1 on Wilt Chamberlain, team foul #2. | 18 - 18 | |
| | IN: S. Jones, T. Heinsohn OUT: J. Havlicek, K. McHale | | IN: B. Scott, J. Worthy OUT: K. Bryant, G. Goodrich |
| | | | 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% | J. Worthy 100% | | PF | T. Heinsohn 100% | K. Abdul-Jabbar 100% | | C | B. Russell 100% | W. Chamberlain 100% |
| | | | Los Angeles Lakers OFF | Boston Celtics DEF |
|---|
| PG | J. West 100% | D. Johnson 100% | | SG | B. Scott 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% |
|
| 3:54 | Larry Bird misses FT 1 of 2. Larry Bird makes FT 2 of 2. | 19 - 18 | |
| 3:43 | | 19 - 18 | Jerry West misses a contested shot. |
| 3:42 | Sam Jones wins the battle for the rebound. | 19 - 18 | |
| 3:28 | Tommy Heinsohn's pass is taken away by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. | 19 - 18 | |
| 3:11 | | 19 - 18 | James Worthy clanks the jumper from close range. |
| 3:10 | Sam Jones snags the rebound. | 19 - 18 | |
| 2:56 | Tommy Heinsohn misses a contested pull-up jumper from 14 ft. | 19 - 18 | |
| 2:55 | | 19 - 18 | Kareem Abdul-Jabbar comes up with the rebound. |
| 2:44 | | 19 - 20 | James Worthy lays it up and in, credit an assist to Jerry West. |
| 2:35 | Sam Jones connects on the fadeaway on a good pass by Tommy Heinsohn. | 21 - 20 | |
| 2:18 | | 21 - 22 | Jerry West connects on the bank shot from just outside the paint. |
| 2:12 | Larry Bird hits a 3pt shot from the right corner. | 24 - 22 | |
| 2:01 | | 24 - 24 | Jerry West connects on the jumper from close range. |
| 1:49 | Tommy Heinsohn throws it away. | 24 - 24 | |
| | IN: J. Havlicek, J. White, D. Cowens OUT: L. Bird, B. Russell, D. Johnson | | IN: G. Goodrich, S. O'Neal OUT: W. Chamberlain, B. Scott |
| | | | Boston Celtics OFF | Los Angeles Lakers DEF |
|---|
| PG | J. White 100% | G. Goodrich 100% | | SG | S. Jones 100% | J. West 100% | | SF | J. Havlicek 100% | J. Worthy 100% | | PF | T. Heinsohn 100% | S. O'Neal 100% | | C | D. Cowens 100% | K. Abdul-Jabbar 100% |
| | | | Los Angeles Lakers OFF | Boston Celtics DEF |
|---|
| PG | J. West 100% | J. White 100% | | SG | G. Goodrich 100% | J. Havlicek 100% | | SF | J. Worthy 100% | S. Jones 100% | | PF | K. Abdul-Jabbar 100% | T. Heinsohn 100% | | C | S. O'Neal 100% | D. Cowens 100% |
|
| 1:26 | | 24 - 24 | Shaquille O'Neal clanks the jumper in the lane. |
| 1:25 | John Havlicek wins the battle for the rebound. | 24 - 24 | |
| 1:20 | John Havlicek makes the open 3 from the left wing on a pass from Jo Jo White. | 27 - 24 | |
| 1:06 | | 27 - 26 | Jerry West connects on the shot from the top of the key, assist to Gail Goodrich. |
| 0:52 | Dave Cowens misses the floater. | 27 - 26 | |
| 0:51 | | 27 - 26 | James Worthy wins the battle for the rebound. |
| 0:34 | | 27 - 26 | Gail Goodrich misses badly on a bank shot from the left wing. |
| 0:32 | | 27 - 28 | Kareem Abdul-Jabbar puts in the follow. |
| 0:13 | Sam Jones connects on the shot from the baseline. | 29 - 28 | |
| 0:00 | | 29 - 30 | Gail Goodrich drills a jumpshot from the left corner. |
| Time | Boston Celtics | Score | Los Angeles Lakers |
|---|
| | Offense: Half Court Defense: Half Court (0) | | Offense: Half Court Defense: Half Court (0) |
| | | | Boston Celtics OFF | Los Angeles Lakers DEF |
|---|
| PG | D. Johnson 100% | B. Scott 100% | | SG | J. White 100% | J. West 100% | | SF | J. Havlicek 100% | M. Cooper 100% | | PF | K. Garnett 100% | G. Mikan 100% | | C | D. Cowens 100% | W. Chamberlain 100% |
| | | | Los Angeles Lakers OFF | Boston Celtics DEF |
|---|
| PG | J. West 100% | D. Johnson 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% |
|
| 12:00 | | 29 - 30 | Los Angeles Lakers inbounds the ball. |
| 11:41 | | 29 - 32 | George Mikan connects on the jumpshot from 19 ft and he's fouled. Foul #1 on Kevin Garnett, team foul #1. |
| 11:41 | | 29 - 33 | George Mikan makes FT 1 of 1. |
| 11:25 | Jo Jo White connects on the jumpshot from just inside the 3pt line. | 31 - 33 | |
| 11:07 | | 31 - 35 | Byron Scott scores on the bank shot from just outside the paint, credit an assist to Michael Cooper. |
| 10:51 | Dave Cowens mishandles it out of bounds. | 31 - 35 | |
| 10:36 | | 31 - 35 | Jerry West comes up short on a pull-up jumper from 18 ft. |
| 10:35 | Dennis Johnson grabs the rebound. | 31 - 35 | |
| 10:18 | Jo Jo White can't connect on the jumper from 10 ft. | 31 - 35 | |
| 10:17 | | 31 - 35 | George Mikan snags the rebound. |
| 10:03 | | 31 - 35 | Jerry West throws it away. |
| | IN: L. Bird, K. McHale, B. Cousy, R. Parish OUT: J. White, D. Johnson, D. Cowens, K. Garnett | | IN: K. Bryant, M. Johnson, S. O'Neal OUT: J. West, W. Chamberlain, M. Cooper |
| | | | 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% | S. O'Neal 100% | | C | R. Parish 100% | G. Mikan 100% |
| | | | Los Angeles Lakers OFF | Boston Celtics DEF |
|---|
| 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% | R. Parish 100% | | C | S. O'Neal 100% | K. McHale 100% |
|
| 9:51 | Larry Bird misses long on a driving attempt. | 31 - 35 | |
| 9:50 | | 31 - 35 | George Mikan comes down with the rebound. |
| 9:40 | | 31 - 35 | George Mikan is called for the offensive foul. Foul #1. |
| | IN: J. White OUT: J. Havlicek | | IN: E. Baylor, M. Cooper OUT: B. Scott, G. Mikan |
| | | | Boston Celtics OFF | Los Angeles Lakers DEF |
|---|
| PG | B. Cousy 100% | M. Cooper 100% | | SG | J. White 100% | M. Johnson 100% | | SF | L. Bird 100% | K. Bryant 100% | | PF | K. McHale 100% | E. Baylor 100% | | C | R. Parish 100% | S. O'Neal 100% |
| | | | Los Angeles Lakers OFF | Boston Celtics DEF |
|---|
| PG | M. Johnson 100% | B. Cousy 100% | | SG | M. Cooper 100% | J. White 100% | | SF | K. Bryant 100% | L. Bird 100% | | PF | E. Baylor 100% | R. Parish 100% | | C | S. O'Neal 100% | K. McHale 100% |
|
| 9:24 | Robert Parish scores on the jumper from 7 ft on a no-look pass from Kevin McHale. | 33 - 35 | |
| 9:10 | | 33 - 35 | Kobe Bryant misses short on a pull-up jumper from just outside the paint. |
| 9:09 | Robert Parish grabs the rebound. | 33 - 35 | |
| 8:56 | Jo Jo White misses a contested one-handed shot. | 33 - 35 | |
| 8:55 | | 33 - 35 | Magic Johnson comes down with the rebound. |
| 8:45 | | 33 - 35 | Shaquille O'Neal mishandles it out of bounds. |
| 8:40 | Larry Bird is fouled on the shot from close range. Foul #1 on Shaquille O'Neal, team foul #1. | 33 - 35 | |
| | IN: J. Havlicek, B. Russell OUT: B. Cousy, R. Parish | | IN: K. Abdul-Jabbar, G. Goodrich OUT: M. Johnson, E. Baylor |
| | | | Boston Celtics OFF | Los Angeles Lakers DEF |
|---|
| PG | J. White 100% | G. Goodrich 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% |
| | | | Los Angeles Lakers OFF | Boston Celtics DEF |
|---|
| PG | M. Cooper 100% | J. White 100% | | SG | G. Goodrich 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% |
|
| 8:40 | Larry Bird makes FT 1 of 2. Larry Bird makes FT 2 of 2. | 35 - 35 | |
| 8:29 | | 35 - 37 | Shaquille O'Neal makes the contested bank shot in the paint on a nice dish from Michael Cooper. |
| 8:15 | Kevin McHale clanks the driving attempt from 3 ft. | 35 - 37 | |
| 8:14 | | 35 - 37 | Kareem Abdul-Jabbar snags the rebound. |
| 8:01 | | 35 - 39 | Kareem Abdul-Jabbar connects on the floater following a nice pass from Michael Cooper. |
| 7:49 | Larry Bird's shot from just outside the paint is swatted away by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. | 35 - 39 | |
| 7:48 | Larry Bird tips it up and in. | 37 - 39 | |
| 7:43 | | 37 - 42 | Gail Goodrich makes a 3 from the right wing. |
| 7:38 | Larry Bird connects on the bank shot from the left side. | 39 - 42 | |
| 7:24 | | 39 - 42 | John Havlicek takes it away from Kobe Bryant. |
| 7:16 | Larry Bird's shot from just outside the paint is tipped away by Shaquille O'Neal. | 39 - 42 | |
| 7:15 | Kevin McHale clears the offensive rebound. | 39 - 42 | |
| 7:01 | Larry Bird turns it over on a carry. | 39 - 42 | |
| | IN: B. Cousy, S. Jones, K. Garnett OUT: J. Havlicek, K. McHale, J. White | | IN: M. Johnson, E. Baylor, W. Chamberlain, B. Scott, J. Worthy OUT: K. Bryant, K. Abdul-Jabbar, G. Goodrich, S. O'Neal, M. Cooper |
| | | | Boston Celtics OFF | Los Angeles Lakers DEF |
|---|
| PG | B. Cousy 100% | B. Scott 100% | | SG | S. Jones 100% | M. Johnson 100% | | SF | L. Bird 100% | J. Worthy 100% | | PF | K. Garnett 100% | E. Baylor 100% | | C | B. Russell 100% | W. Chamberlain 100% |
| | | | Los Angeles Lakers OFF | Boston Celtics DEF |
|---|
| PG | M. Johnson 100% | B. Cousy 100% | | SG | B. Scott 100% | S. Jones 100% | | SF | J. Worthy 100% | L. Bird 100% | | PF | E. Baylor 100% | K. Garnett 100% | | C | W. Chamberlain 100% | B. Russell 100% |
|
| 6:45 | | 39 - 42 | Magic Johnson misses a contested pull-up jumper from just outside the paint. |
| 6:44 | Bill Russell rips down the rebound. | 39 - 42 | |
| 6:38 | Bill Russell drills a driving attempt. | 41 - 42 | |
| 6:31 | | 41 - 42 | Elgin Baylor misses badly on a step back jumper from the top of the key. |
| 6:30 | Sam Jones grabs the rebound. | 41 - 42 | |
| 6:21 | Larry Bird drills a shot attempt from 19 ft. | 43 - 42 | |
| 6:06 | | 43 - 45 | Byron Scott makes the contested 3 pointer. |
| 5:44 | Larry Bird lays it up and in. | 45 - 45 | |
| 5:28 | | 45 - 47 | Elgin Baylor hits the floater. |
| 5:12 | Sam Jones misses long on a pull-up jumper. | 45 - 47 | |
| 5:11 | | 45 - 47 | James Worthy snags the rebound. |
| 5:02 | | 45 - 47 | James Worthy's pass is too high and out of bounds. |
| | IN: J. Havlicek, K. McHale, D. Johnson, D. Cowens OUT: B. Russell, B. Cousy, S. Jones, K. Garnett | | IN: K. Bryant, S. O'Neal, M. Cooper, G. Mikan OUT: E. Baylor, W. Chamberlain, B. Scott, J. Worthy |
| | | | Boston Celtics OFF | Los Angeles Lakers DEF |
|---|
| PG | D. Johnson 100% | M. Johnson 100% | | SG | J. Havlicek 100% | M. Cooper 100% | | SF | L. Bird 100% | K. Bryant 100% | | PF | K. McHale 100% | G. Mikan 100% | | C | D. Cowens 100% | S. O'Neal 100% |
| | | | Los Angeles Lakers OFF | Boston Celtics DEF |
|---|
| PG | M. Johnson 100% | D. Johnson 100% | | SG | M. Cooper 100% | J. Havlicek 100% | | SF | K. Bryant 100% | L. Bird 100% | | PF | G. Mikan 100% | K. McHale 100% | | C | S. O'Neal 100% | D. Cowens 100% |
|
| 4:48 | The pass by Kevin McHale is off the mark and it's a turnover. | 45 - 47 | |
| 4:41 | | 45 - 47 | Kevin McHale takes it away from George Mikan. |
| 4:38 | Kevin McHale elevates for the dunk. | 47 - 47 | |
| 4:19 | | 47 - 47 | Michael Cooper throws it away. |
| 4:00 | John Havlicek misses the driving attempt from the right block. | 47 - 47 | |
| 3:59 | | 47 - 47 | George Mikan wins the battle for the rebound. |
| 3:48 | | 47 - 47 | George Mikan clanks the shot. |
| 3:47 | | 47 - 47 | Magic Johnson is off on the follow. |
| 3:46 | | 47 - 47 | Magic Johnson corrals the offensive rebound. |
| 3:27 | | 47 - 49 | Kobe Bryant drills a bank shot from the left side with the assist by Magic Johnson. |
| 3:15 | Dave Cowens comes up short on a pull-up jumper from 17 ft. | 47 - 49 | |
| 3:14 | | 47 - 49 | Michael Cooper comes up with the rebound. |
| 3:00 | | 47 - 51 | Magic Johnson makes the open step back jumper from the right side and he's fouled. Foul #1 on Dennis Johnson, team foul #2. |
| | IN: B. Russell, B. Cousy, J. White, T. Heinsohn OUT: L. Bird, K. McHale, D. Johnson, D. Cowens | | IN: J. West, E. Baylor, W. Chamberlain OUT: K. Bryant, S. O'Neal, G. Mikan |
| | | | Boston Celtics OFF | Los Angeles Lakers DEF |
|---|
| PG | B. Cousy 100% | M. Cooper 100% | | SG | J. White 100% | J. West 100% | | SF | J. Havlicek 100% | E. Baylor 100% | | PF | T. Heinsohn 100% | M. Johnson 100% | | C | B. Russell 100% | W. Chamberlain 100% |
| | | | Los Angeles Lakers OFF | Boston Celtics DEF |
|---|
| PG | M. Johnson 100% | J. White 100% | | SG | J. West 100% | B. Cousy 100% | | SF | M. Cooper 100% | J. Havlicek 100% | | PF | E. Baylor 100% | T. Heinsohn 100% | | C | W. Chamberlain 100% | B. Russell 100% |
|
| 3:00 | | 47 - 52 | Magic Johnson makes FT 1 of 1. |
| 2:51 | John Havlicek misses a contested perimeter jumper from the right side. | 47 - 52 | |
| 2:50 | | 47 - 52 | Wilt Chamberlain comes down with the rebound. |
| 2:38 | | 47 - 54 | Michael Cooper hits a step back jumper from the top of the key. |
| 2:29 | John Havlicek buries a driving attempt from the right block on a great look from Tommy Heinsohn. | 49 - 54 | |
| 2:19 | | 49 - 54 | Jerry West's pass is stolen by Bob Cousy. |
| 2:07 | Tommy Heinsohn is fouled on the one-handed shot near the basket. Foul #1 on Michael Cooper, team foul #2. | 49 - 54 | |
| | IN: L. Bird OUT: J. White | | IN: K. Bryant, G. Goodrich OUT: J. West, M. Cooper |
| | | | Boston Celtics OFF | Los Angeles Lakers DEF |
|---|
| PG | B. Cousy 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 | B. Russell 100% | W. Chamberlain 100% |
| | | | Los Angeles Lakers OFF | Boston Celtics DEF |
|---|
| PG | M. Johnson 100% | B. Cousy 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% |
|
| 2:07 | Tommy Heinsohn makes FT 1 of 2. Tommy Heinsohn makes FT 2 of 2. | 51 - 54 | |
| 1:48 | | 51 - 56 | Kobe Bryant hits a bank shot on a good pass by Magic Johnson. |
| 1:25 | Larry Bird hits the front of the rim on the jumper. | 51 - 56 | |
| 1:24 | | 51 - 56 | Magic Johnson rips down the rebound. |
| 1:05 | | 51 - 56 | Kobe Bryant throws it away. |
| 0:57 | Tommy Heinsohn misses short on a bank shot from 18 ft. | 51 - 56 | |
| 0:56 | Bill Russell takes down the offensive rebound. | 51 - 56 | |
| 0:43 | Larry Bird buries a turnaround from 22 ft on a nice dish from John Havlicek. | 53 - 56 | |
| 0:24 | | 53 - 58 | Wilt Chamberlain lays it up and in. |
| 0:00 | John Havlicek clanks the fadeaway jumper from the left side. | 53 - 58 | |
| Time | Boston Celtics | Score | Los Angeles Lakers |
|---|
| | Offense: Half Court Defense: Half Court (0) | | Offense: Half Court Defense: Half Court (0) |
| | | | 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% |
| | | | 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% |
|
| 12:00 | | 53 - 58 | Los Angeles Lakers inbounds the ball. |
| 11:43 | | 53 - 60 | Kobe Bryant buries a jump hook. |
| 11:38 | Larry Bird loses the ball to Kobe Bryant. | 53 - 60 | |
| 11:30 | | 53 - 60 | Elgin Baylor is fouled on the perimeter shot. Foul #1 on Kevin McHale, team foul #1. |
| | IN: D. Johnson, S. Jones OUT: L. Bird, B. Cousy | | IN: J. Worthy OUT: K. Bryant |
| | | | Boston Celtics OFF | Los Angeles Lakers DEF |
|---|
| PG | D. Johnson 100% | M. Johnson 100% | | SG | S. Jones 100% | J. West 100% | | SF | J. Havlicek 100% | J. Worthy 100% | | PF | K. McHale 100% | E. Baylor 100% | | C | B. Russell 100% | K. Abdul-Jabbar 100% |
| | | | Los Angeles Lakers OFF | Boston Celtics DEF |
|---|
| PG | M. Johnson 100% | D. Johnson 100% | | SG | J. West 100% | J. Havlicek 100% | | SF | J. Worthy 100% | S. Jones 100% | | PF | E. Baylor 100% | K. McHale 100% | | C | K. Abdul-Jabbar 100% | B. Russell 100% |
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| 11:30 | | 53 - 62 | Elgin Baylor makes FT 1 of 2. Elgin Baylor makes FT 2 of 2. |
| 11:18 | Kevin McHale converts the dunk. | 55 - 62 | |
| 11:08 | | 55 - 62 | Jerry West's jumper from 12 ft is denied by Kevin McHale. |
| 11:07 | Bill Russell comes up with the rebound. | 55 - 62 | |
| 11:00 | Bill Russell misses short on a jump hook from 8 ft. | 55 - 62 | |
| 10:59 | Bill Russell comes up with the offensive rebound. | 55 - 62 | |
| 10:42 | John Havlicek scores on the driving attempt, assist to Sam Jones. | 57 - 62 | |
| 10:25 | | 57 - 64 | Jerry West knocks in the perimeter shot from just inside the 3pt line off the feed from Magic Johnson. |
| 10:08 | Bill Russell clanks the jump hook from 4 ft. | 57 - 64 | |
| 10:07 | | 57 - 64 | Kareem Abdul-Jabbar grabs the rebound. |
| 9:51 | | 57 - 66 | Kareem Abdul-Jabbar elevates for the dunk on a pass from Magic Johnson. |
| 9:36 | Jerry West comes up with a steal. | 57 - 66 | |
| 9:33 | | 57 - 66 | Jerry West blows the layup. |
| 9:32 | Bill Russell grabs the rebound. | 57 - 66 | |
| 9:15 | Kevin McHale is fouled on the jumper in the lane. Foul #1 on Elgin Baylor, team foul #1. | 57 - 66 | |
| | IN: L. Bird, B. Cousy, R. Parish OUT: B. Russell, D. Johnson, S. Jones | | IN: K. Bryant, W. Chamberlain, G. Goodrich OUT: J. West, E. Baylor, J. Worthy |
| | | | Boston Celtics OFF | Los Angeles Lakers DEF |
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| PG | B. Cousy 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 | R. Parish 100% | W. Chamberlain 100% |
| | | | Los Angeles Lakers OFF | Boston Celtics DEF |
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| PG | M. Johnson 100% | B. Cousy 100% | | SG | G. Goodrich 100% | J. Havlicek 100% | | SF | K. Bryant 100% | L. Bird 100% | | PF | K. Abdul-Jabbar 100% | K. McHale 100% | | C | W. Chamberlain 100% | R. Parish 100% |
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| 9:15 | Kevin McHale makes FT 1 of 2. Kevin McHale makes FT 2 of 2. | 59 - 66 | |
| 9:00 | | 59 - 66 | Kareem Abdul-Jabbar misses long on a jumper in the paint. |
| 8:59 | | 59 - 66 | Wilt Chamberlain grabs the offensive rebound. |
| 8:45 | | 59 - 66 | Wilt Chamberlain hits the front of the rim on the jumper in the lane. |
| 8:44 | | 59 - 66 | Kobe Bryant comes down with the offensive rebound. |
| 8:39 | | 59 - 66 | Kobe Bryant misses the open shot from 14 ft. |
| 8:38 | Bob Cousy grabs the rebound. | 59 - 66 | |
| 8:30 | Kevin McHale clanks the driving attempt from 7 ft. | 59 - 66 | |
| 8:29 | | 59 - 66 | Wilt Chamberlain snags the rebound. |
| 8:14 | | 59 - 66 | Kareem Abdul-Jabbar clanks the jump hook from the right block. |
| 8:13 | Robert Parish corrals the rebound. | 59 - 66 | |
| 8:05 | Bob Cousy makes a jumpshot from the right corner. | 61 - 66 | |
| 7:48 | | 61 - 68 | Gail Goodrich connects on the jumper from the left side, credit an assist to Magic Johnson. |
| 7:27 | Magic Johnson picks John Havlicek's pocket. | 61 - 68 | |
| 7:24 | | 61 - 70 | Magic Johnson banks it in high off the glass. |
| 7:06 | John Havlicek misses short on a 3pt jumper from the left corner. | 61 - 70 | |
| 7:05 | | 61 - 70 | Kobe Bryant gathers the rebound. |
| 6:57 | | 61 - 72 | Kobe Bryant makes a jumper near the basket, assist to Magic Johnson. |
| 6:49 | Kevin McHale turns the ball over on a bad pass. | 61 - 72 | |
| | IN: B. Russell, J. White, K. Garnett OUT: K. McHale, B. Cousy, R. Parish | | IN: J. West, S. O'Neal, B. Scott OUT: M. Johnson, W. Chamberlain, G. Goodrich |
| | | | Boston Celtics OFF | Los Angeles Lakers DEF |
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| PG | J. White 100% | B. Scott 100% | | SG | J. Havlicek 100% | J. West 100% | | SF | L. Bird 100% | K. Bryant 100% | | PF | K. Garnett 100% | S. O'Neal 100% | | C | B. Russell 100% | K. Abdul-Jabbar 100% |
| | | | Los Angeles Lakers OFF | Boston Celtics DEF |
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| PG | J. West 100% | J. White 100% | | SG | B. Scott 100% | J. Havlicek 100% | | SF | K. Bryant 100% | L. Bird 100% | | PF | K. Abdul-Jabbar 100% | K. Garnett 100% | | C | S. O'Neal 100% | B. Russell 100% |
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| 6:37 | | 61 - 74 | Shaquille O'Neal hits a turnaround from close range with the assist by Byron Scott. |
| 6:22 | Kevin Garnett scores on the shot. | 63 - 74 | |
| 6:16 | | 63 - 74 | Jerry West is fouled on the perimeter jumper from the right side. Foul #1 on Jo Jo White, team foul #2. |
| | IN: K. McHale OUT: K. Garnett | | IN: M. Cooper OUT: K. Bryant |
| | | | Boston Celtics OFF | Los Angeles Lakers DEF |
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| PG | J. White 100% | B. Scott 100% | | SG | J. Havlicek 100% | J. West 100% | | SF | L. Bird 100% | M. Cooper 100% | | PF | K. McHale 100% | S. O'Neal 100% | | C | B. Russell 100% | K. Abdul-Jabbar 100% |
| | | | Los Angeles Lakers OFF | Boston Celtics DEF |
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| PG | J. West 100% | J. White 100% | | SG | B. Scott 100% | J. Havlicek 100% | | SF | M. Cooper 100% | K. McHale 100% | | PF | K. Abdul-Jabbar 100% | L. Bird 100% | | C | S. O'Neal 100% | B. Russell 100% |
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| 6:16 | | 63 - 76 | Jerry West makes FT 1 of 2. Jerry West makes FT 2 of 2. |
| 6:01 | Larry Bird connects on the floater. | 65 - 76 | |
| 5:38 | | 65 - 76 | Byron Scott misses badly on a one-handed shot. |
| 5:37 | John Havlicek wins the battle for the rebound. | 65 - 76 | |
| 5:19 | Bill Russell is fouled by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on the floor. Foul #1 on Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, team foul #2. | 65 - 76 | |
| | IN: D. Johnson, S. Jones OUT: J. Havlicek, J. White | | IN: K. Bryant, M. Johnson, G. Mikan OUT: J. West, K. Abdul-Jabbar, B. Scott |
| | | | Boston Celtics OFF | Los Angeles Lakers DEF |
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| PG | D. Johnson 100% | M. Johnson 100% | | SG | S. Jones 100% | M. Cooper 100% | | SF | L. Bird 100% | K. Bryant 100% | | PF | K. McHale 100% | G. Mikan 100% | | C | B. Russell 100% | S. O'Neal 100% |
| | | | Los Angeles Lakers OFF | Boston Celtics DEF |
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| PG | M. Johnson 100% | D. Johnson 100% | | SG | M. Cooper 100% | S. Jones 100% | | SF | K. Bryant 100% | L. Bird 100% | | PF | G. Mikan 100% | K. McHale 100% | | C | S. O'Neal 100% | B. Russell 100% |
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| 4:58 | Sam Jones's pull-up jumper from just outside the paint is swatted away by George Mikan. | 65 - 76 | |
| 4:57 | | 65 - 76 | Kobe Bryant clears the rebound. |
| 4:51 | | 65 - 76 | George Mikan is fouled on the pull-up jumper from just outside the paint. Foul #2 on Kevin McHale, team foul #3. |
| 4:51 | | 65 - 78 | George Mikan makes FT 1 of 2. George Mikan makes FT 2 of 2. |
| 4:41 | Kevin McHale loses the ball to Kobe Bryant. | 65 - 78 | |
| 4:30 | | 65 - 80 | Magic Johnson scores on the fadeaway jumper from the free throw line following a nice pass from Michael Cooper. |
| 4:17 | Kevin McHale can't connect on the driving attempt in the paint. | 65 - 80 | |
| 4:15 | Bill Russell misses the tip in. | 65 - 80 | |
| 4:14 | Sam Jones grabs the offensive rebound. | 65 - 80 | |
| 4:06 | Larry Bird drills a jumper from the left wing off the feed from Sam Jones. | 67 - 80 | |
| 3:56 | | 67 - 80 | Magic Johnson is fouled on the driving attempt in the lane. Foul #2 on Dennis Johnson, team foul #4. |
| | IN: B. Cousy, K. Garnett OUT: K. McHale, D. Johnson | | IN: E. Baylor, W. Chamberlain, B. Scott OUT: S. O'Neal, M. Cooper, G. Mikan |
| | | | Boston Celtics OFF | Los Angeles Lakers DEF |
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| PG | B. Cousy 100% | B. Scott 100% | | SG | S. Jones 100% | M. Johnson 100% | | SF | L. Bird 100% | K. Bryant 100% | | PF | K. Garnett 100% | E. Baylor 100% | | C | B. Russell 100% | W. Chamberlain 100% |
| | | | Los Angeles Lakers OFF | Boston Celtics DEF |
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| PG | M. Johnson 100% | B. Cousy 100% | | SG | B. Scott 100% | S. Jones 100% | | SF | K. Bryant 100% | L. Bird 100% | | PF | E. Baylor 100% | K. Garnett 100% | | C | W. Chamberlain 100% | B. Russell 100% |
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| 3:56 | | 67 - 81 | Magic Johnson misses FT 1 of 2. Magic Johnson makes FT 2 of 2. |
| 3:51 | Bill Russell hits the front of the rim on the bank shot near the basket. | 67 - 81 | |
| 3:50 | | 67 - 81 | Elgin Baylor grabs the rebound. |
| 3:34 | | 67 - 81 | Elgin Baylor's fadeaway jumper is blocked by Kevin Garnett. |
| 3:33 | Bob Cousy comes up with the rebound. | 67 - 81 | |
| 3:13 | Kobe Bryant knocks it away from Sam Jones and recovers it. | 67 - 81 | |
| 3:05 | | 67 - 81 | Wilt Chamberlain's pass is stolen by Bill Russell. |
| 3:00 | Bill Russell misses the open shot from the baseline. | 67 - 81 | |
| 2:59 | | 67 - 81 | Kobe Bryant clears the rebound. |
| 2:40 | | 67 - 81 | Kobe Bryant clanks the shot from the right wing. |
| 2:39 | Sam Jones gathers the rebound. | 67 - 81 | |
| 2:20 | Sam Jones's pass is taken away by Magic Johnson. | 67 - 81 | |
| 2:13 | | 67 - 81 | Elgin Baylor misses the open jumpshot from the left side. |
| 2:12 | Bill Russell wins the battle for the rebound. | 67 - 81 | |
| 1:49 | Bob Cousy buries a 3pt jumper from the left wing on a no-look pass from Larry Bird. | 70 - 81 | |
| 1:34 | | 70 - 81 | Wilt Chamberlain is fouled on the jumper in the paint. Foul #2 on Larry Bird, team foul #5. |
| | IN: J. Havlicek, K. McHale, J. White, D. Cowens OUT: B. Russell, B. Cousy, S. Jones, K. Garnett | | IN: J. West, K. Abdul-Jabbar, G. Goodrich, J. Worthy OUT: K. Bryant, M. Johnson, E. Baylor, B. Scott |
| | | | Boston Celtics OFF | Los Angeles Lakers DEF |
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| PG | J. White 100% | G. Goodrich 100% | | SG | J. Havlicek 100% | J. West 100% | | SF | L. Bird 100% | J. Worthy 100% | | PF | K. McHale 100% | K. Abdul-Jabbar 100% | | C | D. Cowens 100% | W. Chamberlain 100% |
| | | | Los Angeles Lakers OFF | Boston Celtics DEF |
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| PG | J. West 100% | J. White 100% | | SG | G. Goodrich 100% | J. Havlicek 100% | | SF | J. Worthy 100% | K. McHale 100% | | PF | K. Abdul-Jabbar 100% | L. Bird 100% | | C | W. Chamberlain 100% | D. Cowens 100% |
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| 1:34 | | 70 - 82 | Wilt Chamberlain makes FT 1 of 2. Wilt Chamberlain misses FT 2 of 2. |
| 1:33 | Larry Bird comes up with the rebound. | 70 - 82 | |
| 1:24 | Jo Jo White is called for traveling. | 70 - 82 | |
| 1:10 | | 70 - 82 | Kareem Abdul-Jabbar misses the floater. |
| 1:09 | Dave Cowens comes down with the rebound. | 70 - 82 | |
| 0:56 | Larry Bird is fouled on the jumper. Foul #1 on James Worthy, team foul #3. | 70 - 82 | |
| | IN: B. Russell OUT: D. Cowens | | IN: S. O'Neal OUT: W. Chamberlain |
| | | | Boston Celtics OFF | Los Angeles Lakers DEF |
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| PG | J. White 100% | G. Goodrich 100% | | SG | J. Havlicek 100% | J. West 100% | | SF | L. Bird 100% | J. Worthy 100% | | PF | K. McHale 100% | S. O'Neal 100% | | C | B. Russell 100% | K. Abdul-Jabbar 100% |
| | | | Los Angeles Lakers OFF | Boston Celtics DEF |
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| PG | J. West 100% | J. White 100% | | SG | G. Goodrich 100% | J. Havlicek 100% | | SF | J. Worthy 100% | K. McHale 100% | | PF | K. Abdul-Jabbar 100% | L. Bird 100% | | C | S. O'Neal 100% | B. Russell 100% |
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| 0:56 | Larry Bird makes FT 1 of 2. Larry Bird makes FT 2 of 2. | 72 - 82 | |
| 0:38 | | 72 - 82 | Gail Goodrich is fouled on the shot from 11 ft. Foul #1 on John Havlicek, team foul #6. |
| | IN: D. Johnson, D. Cowens OUT: L. Bird, B. Russell | | |
| | | | 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% | J. Worthy 100% | | PF | K. McHale 100% | S. O'Neal 100% | | C | D. Cowens 100% | K. Abdul-Jabbar 100% |
| | | | 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 | J. Worthy 100% | J. Havlicek 100% | | PF | K. Abdul-Jabbar 100% | K. McHale 100% | |
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