| Time | Boston Celtics | Score | Los Angeles Lakers |
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| | 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 |
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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% |
|
| 12:00 | Bill Russell wins the tip. | 0 - 0 | |
| 11:44 | John Havlicek misses the jumper from close range. | 0 - 0 | |
| 11:43 | | 0 - 0 | Kareem Abdul-Jabbar grabs the rebound. |
| 11:35 | | 0 - 2 | Jerry West hits a turnaround off the feed from Magic Johnson. |
| 11:24 | Bob Cousy makes the contested 3pt attempt from the left corner. | 3 - 2 | |
| 11:10 | | 3 - 4 | Magic Johnson drills a jumper on a good pass by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. |
| 11:01 | Kevin McHale makes the contested jumpshot on a pass from Larry Bird. | 5 - 4 | |
| 10:47 | | 5 - 6 | Kobe Bryant makes the contested jumpshot from the right side, credit an assist to Jerry West. |
| 10:33 | Bill Russell is out of control and is called for the charge. Foul #1. | 5 - 6 | |
| 10:18 | | 5 - 6 | Magic Johnson misses the 3 pointer from the right corner. |
| 10:17 | Larry Bird snags the rebound. | 5 - 6 | |
| 10:05 | Larry Bird is fouled on the perimeter shot from the left side. Foul #1 on Elgin Baylor, team foul #1. | 5 - 6 | |
| 10:05 | Larry Bird makes FT 1 of 2. Larry Bird makes FT 2 of 2. | 7 - 6 | |
| 9:50 | | 7 - 6 | Kobe Bryant hits the front of the rim on the bank shot. |
| 9:49 | Bill Russell takes down the rebound. | 7 - 6 | |
| 9:42 | John Havlicek is fouled by Jerry West on the floor. Foul #1 on Jerry West, team foul #2. | 7 - 6 | |
| 9:19 | John Havlicek overthrows it out of bounds. | 7 - 6 | |
| 9:05 | | 7 - 6 | Kareem Abdul-Jabbar bobbles the ball and it's a turnover. |
| 8:55 | Larry Bird is out of control and is called for the charge. Foul #1. | 7 - 6 | |
| | | | IN: W. Chamberlain, G. Goodrich OUT: J. West, 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% | M. Johnson 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 | M. Johnson 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% |
|
| 8:44 | | 7 - 6 | Magic Johnson misses short on a shot from the left wing. |
| 8:43 | John Havlicek rips down the rebound. | 7 - 6 | |
| 8:30 | Larry Bird makes the contested one-handed shot in the lane. | 9 - 6 | |
| 8:07 | | 9 - 8 | Elgin Baylor drills a driving attempt from the baseline following a nice pass from Kobe Bryant. |
| 7:59 | Bob Cousy makes the open bank shot in the paint on a good pass by John Havlicek. | 11 - 8 | |
| 7:52 | | 11 - 8 | Magic Johnson clanks the jumpshot from the left corner. |
| 7:51 | Bill Russell clears the rebound. | 11 - 8 | |
| 7:35 | Bob Cousy connects on the step back jumper from just inside the 3pt line on a good pass by Larry Bird. | 13 - 8 | |
| 7:19 | | 13 - 8 | Kobe Bryant comes up short on a floater from the free throw line. |
| 7:18 | Bill Russell rips down the rebound. | 13 - 8 | |
| 7:02 | Bill Russell hits the front of the rim on the jumpshot. | 13 - 8 | |
| 7:01 | | 13 - 8 | Elgin Baylor rips down the rebound. |
| 6:51 | | 13 - 8 | Magic Johnson turns it over on a carry. |
| | | | IN: B. Scott OUT: G. Goodrich |
| | | | Boston Celtics OFF | Los Angeles Lakers DEF |
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| 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% | 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% | J. Havlicek 100% | | SF | K. Bryant 100% | L. Bird 100% | | PF | E. Baylor 100% | B. Russell 100% | | C | W. Chamberlain 100% | K. McHale 100% |
|
| 6:38 | Larry Bird is fouled by Magic Johnson on the floor. Foul #1 on Magic Johnson, team foul #3. | 13 - 8 | |
| 6:25 | Wilt Chamberlain intercepts the pass. | 13 - 8 | |
| 6:17 | | 13 - 8 | Kobe Bryant is called for a foul away from the ball. Foul #1. |
| | | | IN: S. O'Neal OUT: W. Chamberlain |
| | | | 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% | E. Baylor 100% | | C | B. Russell 100% | S. O'Neal 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 | E. Baylor 100% | K. McHale 100% | | C | S. O'Neal 100% | B. Russell 100% |
|
| 5:59 | Larry Bird misses the open one-handed shot in the paint. | 13 - 8 | |
| 5:58 | | 13 - 8 | Magic Johnson clears the rebound. |
| 5:45 | | 13 - 8 | Byron Scott throws it away. |
| 5:33 | Bob Cousy's shot from the free throw line is tipped away by Byron Scott. | 13 - 8 | |
| 5:32 | | 13 - 8 | Elgin Baylor clears the rebound. |
| 5:09 | | 13 - 8 | Elgin Baylor misses long on a shot attempt from 19 ft. |
| 5:08 | Bill Russell gathers the rebound. | 13 - 8 | |
| 5:01 | Kevin McHale comes up short on a shot from 6 ft. | 13 - 8 | |
| 5:00 | Kevin McHale misses the tip. | 13 - 8 | |
| 4:58 | John Havlicek is off on the follow but is fouled. Foul #2 on Magic Johnson, team foul #4. | 13 - 8 | |
| | IN: D. Johnson OUT: B. Cousy | | IN: J. West, K. Abdul-Jabbar, G. Goodrich OUT: M. Johnson, E. Baylor, B. Scott |
| | | | 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% | S. O'Neal 100% | | C | B. Russell 100% | K. Abdul-Jabbar 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% | K. McHale 100% | | C | S. O'Neal 100% | B. Russell 100% |
|
| 4:58 | John Havlicek makes FT 1 of 2. John Havlicek misses FT 2 of 2. | 14 - 8 | |
| 4:57 | | 14 - 8 | Shaquille O'Neal comes down with the rebound. |
| 4:47 | | 14 - 10 | Shaquille O'Neal lays it up and in, assist to Kobe Bryant. |
| 4:32 | Larry Bird hits the shot from 22 ft. | 16 - 10 | |
| 4:22 | | 16 - 12 | Kobe Bryant connects on the floater from the free throw line on a great look from Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and he's fouled. Foul #2 on Larry Bird, team foul #1. |
| | IN: S. Jones, T. Heinsohn OUT: L. Bird, K. McHale | | IN: W. Chamberlain OUT: S. O'Neal |
| | | | 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% | K. Bryant 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 | G. Goodrich 100% | S. Jones 100% | | SF | K. Bryant 100% | J. Havlicek 100% | | PF | K. Abdul-Jabbar 100% | T. Heinsohn 100% | | C | W. Chamberlain 100% | B. Russell 100% |
|
| 4:22 | | 16 - 12 | Kobe Bryant misses FT 1 of 1. |
| 4:21 | Tommy Heinsohn gathers the rebound. | 16 - 12 | |
| 4:08 | Tommy Heinsohn makes the contested shot near the basket. | 18 - 12 | |
| 3:52 | | 18 - 12 | Kobe Bryant is fouled on the jumpshot from the left wing. Foul #2 on Bill Russell, team foul #2. |
| | IN: D. Cowens OUT: B. Russell | | IN: B. Scott OUT: G. Goodrich |
| | | | Boston Celtics OFF | Los Angeles Lakers DEF |
|---|
| PG | D. Johnson 100% | B. Scott 100% | | SG | S. Jones 100% | J. West 100% | | SF | J. Havlicek 100% | K. Bryant 100% | | PF | T. Heinsohn 100% | K. Abdul-Jabbar 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% | S. Jones 100% | | SF | K. Bryant 100% | J. Havlicek 100% | | PF | K. Abdul-Jabbar 100% | T. Heinsohn 100% | | C | W. Chamberlain 100% | D. Cowens 100% |
|
| 3:52 | | 18 - 12 | Kobe Bryant misses FT 1 of 2. Kobe Bryant misses FT 2 of 2. |
| 3:51 | Tommy Heinsohn takes down the rebound. | 18 - 12 | |
| 3:30 | Byron Scott steps in front of the pass from Dave Cowens. | 18 - 12 | |
| 3:25 | | 18 - 14 | Jerry West makes the contested shot from the left corner. |
| 3:09 | Tommy Heinsohn hits the front of the rim on the one-handed shot from the left block. | 18 - 14 | |
| 3:08 | | 18 - 14 | Kobe Bryant corrals the rebound. |
| 2:47 | | 18 - 14 | Jerry West is fouled by Dennis Johnson on the floor. Foul #1 on Dennis Johnson, team foul #3. |
| | | | IN: J. Worthy OUT: K. Bryant |
| | | | Boston Celtics OFF | Los Angeles Lakers DEF |
|---|
| PG | D. Johnson 100% | B. Scott 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% |
| | | | 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% | J. Havlicek 100% | | PF | K. Abdul-Jabbar 100% | T. Heinsohn 100% | | C | W. Chamberlain 100% | D. Cowens 100% |
|
| 2:24 | | 18 - 16 | James Worthy scores on the pull-up jumper. |
| 2:02 | John Havlicek drills a pull-up jumper on a no-look pass from Dennis Johnson. | 20 - 16 | |
| 1:45 | | 20 - 16 | James Worthy can't connect on the turnaround in the lane. |
| 1:44 | | 20 - 16 | James Worthy clears the offensive rebound. |
| 1:28 | | 20 - 16 | Jerry West can't connect on the jumper. |
| 1:27 | Dave Cowens rips down the rebound. | 20 - 16 | |
| 1:17 | John Havlicek is fouled on the fadeaway near the basket. Foul #1 on James Worthy, team foul #5. | 20 - 16 | |
| | IN: B. Cousy, J. White, K. Garnett, R. Parish OUT: D. Johnson, S. Jones, D. Cowens, T. Heinsohn | | IN: G. Goodrich, S. O'Neal, G. Mikan OUT: K. Abdul-Jabbar, W. Chamberlain, B. Scott |
| | | | 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 | K. Garnett 100% | S. O'Neal 100% | | C | R. Parish 100% | G. Mikan 100% |
| | | | 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 | G. Mikan 100% | R. Parish 100% | | C | S. O'Neal 100% | K. Garnett 100% |
|
| 1:17 | John Havlicek makes FT 1 of 2. John Havlicek makes FT 2 of 2. | 22 - 16 | |
| 1:03 | | 22 - 18 | Shaquille O'Neal hits the fadeaway from the baseline and he's fouled. Foul #1 on Kevin Garnett, team foul #4. |
| 1:03 | | 22 - 19 | Shaquille O'Neal makes FT 1 of 1. |
| 0:58 | Jo Jo White drills a 3pt shot from straight away off the feed from John Havlicek. | 25 - 19 | |
| 0:49 | | 25 - 21 | James Worthy powers home the dunk on a nice dish from Jerry West. |
| 0:43 | Robert Parish lays it up and in, assist to Bob Cousy. | 27 - 21 | |
| 0:37 | | 27 - 21 | Jo Jo White takes it away from Gail Goodrich. |
| 0:31 | Robert Parish powers home the dunk off the feed from Kevin Garnett. | 29 - 21 | |
| 0:15 | | 29 - 23 | James Worthy knocks in the pull-up jumper following a nice pass from Jerry West. |
| 0:01 | Bob Cousy's pull-up jumper from the right wing is tipped away by George Mikan. | 29 - 23 | |
| 0:00 | | 29 - 23 | George Mikan grabs the rebound. |
| Time | Boston Celtics | Score | Los Angeles Lakers |
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| | 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 | D. Johnson 100% | J. West 100% | | SG | S. Jones 100% | M. Cooper 100% | | SF | K. McHale 100% | J. Worthy 100% | | PF | K. Garnett 100% | S. O'Neal 100% | | C | D. Cowens 100% | K. Abdul-Jabbar 100% |
| | | | Los Angeles Lakers OFF | Boston Celtics DEF |
|---|
| PG | J. West 100% | D. Johnson 100% | | SG | M. Cooper 100% | S. Jones 100% | | SF | J. Worthy 100% | K. McHale 100% | | PF | K. Abdul-Jabbar 100% | K. Garnett 100% | | C | S. O'Neal 100% | D. Cowens 100% |
|
| 12:00 | | 29 - 23 | Los Angeles Lakers inbounds the ball. |
| 11:52 | | 29 - 25 | James Worthy connects on the shot attempt from the left side. |
| 11:41 | Dennis Johnson misses short on a jumpshot from the left wing. | 29 - 25 | |
| 11:40 | Sam Jones converts the tip. | 31 - 25 | |
| 11:23 | | 31 - 27 | Jerry West scores on the jumper from the right corner with the assist by James Worthy and he's fouled. Foul #2 on Dennis Johnson, team foul #1. |
| | IN: J. White OUT: D. Johnson | | |
| | | | Boston Celtics OFF | Los Angeles Lakers DEF |
|---|
| PG | J. White 100% | J. West 100% | | SG | S. Jones 100% | M. Cooper 100% | | SF | K. Garnett 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 |
|---|
| PG | J. West 100% | J. White 100% | | SG | M. Cooper 100% | S. Jones 100% | | SF | J. Worthy 100% | K. McHale 100% | | PF | K. Abdul-Jabbar 100% | K. Garnett 100% | | C | S. O'Neal 100% | D. Cowens 100% |
|
| 11:23 | | 31 - 28 | Jerry West makes FT 1 of 1. |
| 11:15 | Dave Cowens is called for 3 seconds. | 31 - 28 | |
| 11:05 | | 31 - 28 | Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is fouled on the driving attempt in the lane. Foul #1 on Jo Jo White, team foul #2. |
| 11:05 | | 31 - 29 | Kareem Abdul-Jabbar misses FT 1 of 2. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar makes FT 2 of 2. |
| 10:52 | Sam Jones knocks in the jumper from just outside the paint. | 33 - 29 | |
| 10:39 | | 33 - 31 | James Worthy hits the step back jumper from the top of the key on a nice dish from Jerry West. |
| 10:30 | Jo Jo White knocks in the jumper off the feed from Sam Jones. | 35 - 31 | |
| 10:19 | | 35 - 31 | James Worthy hits the front of the rim on the jumper from just inside the 3pt line. |
| 10:18 | Kevin Garnett comes up with the rebound. | 35 - 31 | |
| 9:56 | Jo Jo White misses the open one-handed shot from close range. | 35 - 31 | |
| 9:55 | | 35 - 31 | Jerry West wins the battle for the rebound. |
| 9:32 | | 35 - 31 | Kareem Abdul-Jabbar misses badly on a floater. |
| 9:31 | | 35 - 33 | Kareem Abdul-Jabbar puts in the follow. |
| 9:17 | Kevin McHale comes up short on a floater from close range. | 35 - 33 | |
| 9:16 | Dave Cowens gathers the offensive rebound. | 35 - 33 | |
| 9:00 | Jo Jo White misses the driving attempt. | 35 - 33 | |
| 8:59 | | 35 - 33 | Kareem Abdul-Jabbar snags the rebound. |
| 8:53 | | 35 - 33 | James Worthy clanks the fadeaway in the lane. |
| 8:52 | | 35 - 33 | Jerry West gathers the offensive rebound. |
| 8:39 | | 35 - 33 | Shaquille O'Neal's one-handed shot from the baseline is tipped away by Sam Jones. |
| 8:38 | Kevin McHale comes up with the rebound. | 35 - 33 | |
| 8:27 | Kevin McHale's shot is blocked by Shaquille O'Neal. | 35 - 33 | |
| 8:26 | | 35 - 33 | Jerry West grabs the rebound. |
| 8:07 | | 35 - 35 | Shaquille O'Neal drills a jumper, credit an assist to Michael Cooper and he's fouled. Foul #1 on Dave Cowens, team foul #3. |
| | IN: J. Havlicek, L. Bird, B. Cousy, T. Heinsohn, R. Parish OUT: K. McHale, J. White, S. Jones, D. Cowens, K. Garnett | | IN: K. Bryant, E. Baylor, G. Goodrich OUT: K. Abdul-Jabbar, J. Worthy, M. Cooper |
| | | | 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% | K. Bryant 100% | | PF | T. Heinsohn 100% | E. Baylor 100% | | C | R. Parish 100% | S. O'Neal 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% | T. Heinsohn 100% | | C | S. O'Neal 100% | R. Parish 100% |
|
| 8:07 | | 35 - 35 | Shaquille O'Neal misses FT 1 of 1. |
| 8:06 | Tommy Heinsohn wins the battle for the rebound. | 35 - 35 | |
| 7:51 | Robert Parish flips it up and in following a nice pass from Bob Cousy. | 37 - 35 | |
| 7:38 | | 37 - 35 | Kobe Bryant comes up short on a jumper from 11 ft. |
| 7:37 | Larry Bird snags the rebound. | 37 - 35 | |
| 7:30 | Larry Bird misses badly on a shot from the right wing. | 37 - 35 | |
| 7:29 | | 37 - 35 | Shaquille O'Neal takes down the rebound. |
| 7:16 | | 37 - 35 | Shaquille O'Neal misses a contested driving attempt. |
| 7:15 | | 37 - 35 | Shaquille O'Neal comes down with the offensive rebound. |
| 6:59 | | 37 - 35 | Elgin Baylor is whistled for an illegal screen. Foul #2. |
| | IN: B. Russell, K. Garnett OUT: T. Heinsohn, R. Parish | | IN: M. Johnson, K. Abdul-Jabbar OUT: J. West, S. O'Neal |
| | | | 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 | K. Garnett 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 | G. Goodrich 100% | J. Havlicek 100% | | SF | K. Bryant 100% | L. Bird 100% | | PF | E. Baylor 100% | K. Garnett 100% | | C | K. Abdul-Jabbar 100% | B. Russell 100% |
|
| 6:47 | Kevin Garnett is fouled on the shot from the right wing. Foul #3 on Elgin Baylor, team foul #1. | 37 - 35 | |
| | | | IN: G. Mikan OUT: E. Baylor |
| | | | 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 | K. Garnett 100% | G. Mikan 100% | | C | B. Russell 100% | K. Abdul-Jabbar 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 | G. Mikan 100% | K. Garnett 100% | | C | K. Abdul-Jabbar 100% | B. Russell 100% |
|
| 6:47 | Kevin Garnett makes FT 1 of 2. Kevin Garnett makes FT 2 of 2. | 39 - 35 | |
| 6:30 | | 39 - 38 | Gail Goodrich knocks in the 3pt attempt from the left corner on a nice dish from Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. |
| 6:12 | Bill Russell is called for traveling. | 39 - 38 | |
| 5:55 | | 39 - 38 | George Mikan misses short on a fadeaway jumper from 8 ft. |
| 5:54 | Bill Russell takes down the rebound. | 39 - 38 | |
| 5:40 | Bob Cousy comes up short on a shot from the left side. | 39 - 38 | |
| 5:38 | Bill Russell can't tip it in. | 39 - 38 | |
| 5:37 | | 39 - 38 | George Mikan corrals the rebound. |
| 5:23 | | 39 - 40 | Kareem Abdul-Jabbar makes a bank shot from just outside the paint off the feed from Magic Johnson. |
| 5:04 | Kevin Garnett is fouled on the jumper from the left side. Foul #1 on George Mikan, team foul #2. | 39 - 40 | |
| | IN: D. Johnson OUT: B. Cousy | | IN: W. Chamberlain, B. Scott, M. Cooper OUT: K. Bryant, K. Abdul-Jabbar, G. Goodrich |
| | | | Boston Celtics OFF | Los Angeles Lakers DEF |
|---|
| PG | D. Johnson 100% | B. Scott 100% | | SG | J. Havlicek 100% | M. Johnson 100% | | SF | L. Bird 100% | M. Cooper 100% | | PF | K. Garnett 100% | G. Mikan 100% | | C | B. Russell 100% | W. Chamberlain 100% |
| | | | Los Angeles Lakers OFF | Boston Celtics DEF |
|---|
| PG | M. Johnson 100% | D. Johnson 100% | | SG | B. Scott 100% | J. Havlicek 100% | | SF | M. Cooper 100% | L. Bird 100% | | PF | G. Mikan 100% | K. Garnett 100% | | C | W. Chamberlain 100% | B. Russell 100% |
|
| 5:04 | Kevin Garnett makes FT 1 of 2. Kevin Garnett misses FT 2 of 2. | 40 - 40 | |
| 5:03 | | 40 - 40 | George Mikan wins the battle for the rebound. |
| 4:51 | | 40 - 42 | George Mikan powers home the dunk on a great look from Magic Johnson. |
| 4:41 | Larry Bird banks it in high off the glass, assist to John Havlicek. | 42 - 42 | |
| 4:36 | | 42 - 44 | Magic Johnson hits a jumpshot from the right side, assist to Michael Cooper. |
| 4:26 | Larry Bird's floater from close range is blocked by George Mikan. | 42 - 44 | |
| 4:25 | | 42 - 44 | George Mikan rips down the rebound. |
| 4:15 | | 42 - 46 | Byron Scott makes the finger roll with the assist by Magic Johnson. |
| 3:58 | Larry Bird makes the open shot from the right side. | 44 - 46 | |
| 3:50 | | 44 - 46 | George Mikan's driving attempt is denied by Bill Russell. |
| 3:49 | Bill Russell rips down the rebound. | 44 - 46 | |
| 3:33 | John Havlicek hits the perimeter shot from just inside the 3pt line. | 46 - 46 | |
| 3:22 | | 46 - 46 | Byron Scott misses the 3pt jumper from the right corner. |
| 3:21 | Larry Bird rips down the rebound. | 46 - 46 | |
| 3:13 | Kevin Garnett makes a fadeaway jumper from the right side. | 48 - 46 | |
| 2:58 | | 48 - 46 | Byron Scott overthrows it out of bounds. |
| | IN: K. McHale, J. White OUT: J. Havlicek, K. Garnett | | IN: K. Bryant, K. Abdul-Jabbar OUT: B. Scott, G. Mikan |
| | | | Boston Celtics OFF | Los Angeles Lakers DEF |
|---|
| PG | D. Johnson 100% | M. Johnson 100% | | SG | J. White 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% |
| | | | Los Angeles Lakers OFF | Boston Celtics DEF |
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| PG | M. Johnson 100% | D. Johnson 100% | | SG | M. Cooper 100% | J. White 100% | | SF | K. Bryant 100% | L. Bird 100% | | PF | K. Abdul-Jabbar 100% | B. Russell 100% | | C | W. Chamberlain 100% | K. McHale 100% |
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| 2:48 | Dennis Johnson is out of control and is called for the charge. Foul #3. | 48 - 46 | |
| | IN: B. Cousy OUT: D. Johnson | | |
| | | | Boston Celtics OFF | Los Angeles Lakers DEF |
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| 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% | K. Abdul-Jabbar 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 | M. Cooper 100% | J. White 100% | | SF | K. Bryant 100% | L. Bird 100% | | PF | K. Abdul-Jabbar 100% | B. Russell 100% | | C | W. Chamberlain 100% | K. McHale 100% |
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| 2:29 | | 48 - 46 | Larry Bird picks Kobe Bryant's pocket. |
| 2:26 | Larry Bird blows the dunk. | 48 - 46 | |
| 2:25 | Bill Russell corrals the offensive rebound. | 48 - 46 | |
| 2:13 | Bill Russell flips it up and in off the feed from Larry Bird. | 50 - 46 | |
| 1:58 | | 50 - 46 | Kobe Bryant turns it over on a carry. |
| 1:45 | Kevin McHale makes the contested fadeaway on a good pass by Larry Bird. | 52 - 46 | |
| 1:32 | | 52 - 48 | Wilt Chamberlain drills a bank shot from close range following a nice pass from Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. |
| 1:15 | Larry Bird can't connect on the shot from the left wing. | 52 - 48 | |
| 1:14 | | 52 - 48 | Kobe Bryant grabs the rebound. |
| 1:05 | | 52 - 50 | Michael Cooper hits a shot following a nice pass from Kobe Bryant and he's fouled. Foul #2 on Jo Jo White, team foul #4. |
| | IN: J. Havlicek OUT: B. Cousy | | IN: E. Baylor OUT: K. Abdul-Jabbar |
| | | | 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. McHale 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% | J. White 100% | | SG | M. Cooper 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% |
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| 1:05 | | 52 - 51 | Michael Cooper makes FT 1 of 1. |
| 0:51 | Jo Jo White is fouled on the shot. Foul #3 on Magic Johnson, team foul #3. | 52 - 51 | |
| | | | IN: J. West, G. Goodrich OUT: M. Johnson, M. Cooper |
| | | | 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% | K. Bryant 100% | | PF | K. McHale 100% | E. Baylor 100% | | C | B. Russell 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 | K. Bryant 100% | L. Bird 100% | | PF | E. Baylor 100% | B. Russell 100% | | C | W. Chamberlain 100% | K. McHale 100% |
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| 0:51 | Jo Jo White misses FT 1 of 2. Jo Jo White misses FT 2 of 2. | 52 - 51 | |
| 0:50 | | 52 - 51 | Wilt Chamberlain gathers the rebound. |
| 0:43 | | 52 - 53 | Gail Goodrich lays it in on a good pass by Kobe Bryant. |
| 0:38 | Jo Jo White can't connect on the 3pt shot from the right wing. | 52 - 53 | |
| 0:37 | Kevin McHale clears the offensive rebound. | 52 - 53 | |
| 0:21 | Kevin McHale misses the open turnaround from 2 ft. | 52 - 53 | |
| 0:20 | John Havlicek rips down the offensive rebound. | 52 - 53 | |
| 0:02 | John Havlicek hits a jumper from the left wing. | 54 - 53 | |
| 0:02 | | 54 - 53 | Los Angeles Lakers call timeout. The ball is inbounded at half-court.
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| 0:00 | | 54 - 53 | Jerry West clanks the fadeaway jumper from the free throw line. |
| Time | Boston Celtics | Score | Los Angeles Lakers |
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| | 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% | 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 |
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| PG | J. West 100% | B. Cousy 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% |
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| 12:00 | | 54 - 53 | Los Angeles Lakers inbounds the ball. |
| 11:55 | | 54 - 56 | Jerry West drills a 3pt shot from the right wing, assist to Kobe Bryant. |
| 11:48 | Larry Bird is fouled on the jumpshot from the left wing. Foul #2 on Kobe Bryant, team foul #1. | 54 - 56 | |
| 11:48 | Larry Bird makes FT 1 of 2. Larry Bird makes FT 2 of 2. | 56 - 56 | |
| 11:35 | | 56 - 56 | Jerry West misses the step back jumper. |
| 11:34 | Bob Cousy takes down the rebound. | 56 - 56 | |
| 11:24 | Bill Russell makes the contested turnaround in the paint on a no-look pass from Larry Bird. | 58 - 56 | |
| 11:14 | | 58 - 56 | Kobe Bryant is fouled on the fadeaway. Foul #3 on Larry Bird, team foul #1. |
| | IN: J. White OUT: L. Bird | | IN: E. Baylor OUT: W. Chamberlain |
| | | | Boston Celtics OFF | Los Angeles Lakers DEF |
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| PG | B. Cousy 100% | J. West 100% | | SG | J. White 100% | G. Goodrich 100% | | SF | J. Havlicek 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 |
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| PG | J. West 100% | B. Cousy 100% | | SG | G. Goodrich 100% | J. White 100% | | SF | K. Bryant 100% | J. Havlicek 100% | | PF | E. Baylor 100% | K. McHale 100% | | C | K. Abdul-Jabbar 100% | B. Russell 100% |
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| 11:14 | | 58 - 57 | Kobe Bryant makes FT 1 of 2. Kobe Bryant misses FT 2 of 2. |
| 11:13 | Bill Russell snags the rebound. | 58 - 57 | |
| 11:02 | Bob Cousy misses long on a jumper from the right corner. | 58 - 57 | |
| 11:01 | Bill Russell misses the tip. | 58 - 57 | |
| 11:00 | Bill Russell converts the tip. | 60 - 57 | |
| 10:51 | | 60 - 59 | Elgin Baylor makes the contested shot attempt from 19 ft, assist to Jerry West. |
| 10:34 | Jo Jo White misses a contested jumper from 18 ft. | 60 - 59 | |
| 10:33 | | 60 - 59 | Kareem Abdul-Jabbar grabs the rebound. |
| 10:20 | | 60 - 59 | Gail Goodrich misses badly on a step back jumper from the right corner. |
| 10:19 | Bill Russell corrals the rebound. | 60 - 59 | |
| 10:14 | John Havlicek comes up short on a driving attempt in the paint. | 60 - 59 | |
| 10:13 | | 60 - 59 | Elgin Baylor clears the rebound. |
| 10:08 | | 60 - 61 | Kobe Bryant slams it, assist to Gail Goodrich. |
| 9:52 | Bob Cousy clanks the jumpshot from the right side. | 60 - 61 | |
| 9:51 | Bill Russell comes down with the offensive rebound. | 60 - 61 | |
| 9:36 | Kevin McHale jams the ball following a nice pass from John Havlicek. | 62 - 61 | |
| 9:30 | | 62 - 61 | Gail Goodrich misses long on a perimeter shot. |
| 9:29 | Bill Russell grabs the rebound. | 62 - 61 | |
| 9:11 | Kevin McHale makes the open bank shot from the left block. | 64 - 61 | |
| 8:53 | | 64 - 64 | Elgin Baylor scores on the 3pt shot from the left corner. |
| 8:48 | Bill Russell misses long on a jump hook in the lane. | 64 - 64 | |
| 8:47 | Kevin McHale misses the tip in. | 64 - 64 | |
| 8:46 | Kevin McHale can't tip it in. | 64 - 64 | |
| 8:44 | Kevin McHale puts in the follow. | 66 - 64 | |
| 8:33 | | 66 - 66 | Jerry West makes a perimeter shot from 23 ft on a great look from Elgin Baylor. |
| 8:24 | Bob Cousy initiates contact and is whistled for a charge. Foul #1. | 66 - 66 | |
| | IN: L. Bird, D. Johnson, T. Heinsohn OUT: K. McHale, B. Cousy, J. White | | IN: M. Johnson, W. Chamberlain, J. Worthy OUT: K. Bryant, K. Abdul-Jabbar, G. Goodrich |
| | | | Boston Celtics OFF | Los Angeles Lakers DEF |
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| PG | D. Johnson 100% | M. Johnson 100% | | SG | J. Havlicek 100% | J. West 100% | | SF | L. Bird 100% | E. Baylor 100% | | PF | T. Heinsohn 100% | J. Worthy 100% | | C | B. Russell 100% | W. Chamberlain 100% |
| | | | 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 | J. Worthy 100% | T. Heinsohn 100% | | PF | E. Baylor 100% | B. Russell 100% | | C | W. Chamberlain 100% | L. Bird 100% |
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| 8:03 | | 66 - 68 | James Worthy lays it up and in, credit an assist to Magic Johnson. |
| 7:51 | Dennis Johnson misses a contested turnaround in the paint. | 66 - 68 | |
| 7:50 | | 66 - 68 | Elgin Baylor clears the rebound. |
| 7:36 | | 66 - 68 | Jerry West misses the pull-up jumper. |
| 7:35 | Dennis Johnson comes up with the rebound. | 66 - 68 | |
| 7:16 | Magic Johnson takes it away from Dennis Johnson. | 66 - 68 | |
| 7:11 | | 66 - 68 | Jerry West is fouled on the layin. Foul #1 on John Havlicek, team foul #2. |
| | IN: K. McHale OUT: T. Heinsohn | | |
| | | | Boston Celtics OFF | Los Angeles Lakers DEF |
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| PG | D. Johnson 100% | M. Johnson 100% | | SG | J. Havlicek 100% | J. West 100% | | SF | L. Bird 100% | E. Baylor 100% | | PF | K. McHale 100% | J. Worthy 100% | | C | B. Russell 100% | W. Chamberlain 100% |
| | | | 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 | J. Worthy 100% | L. Bird 100% | | PF | E. Baylor 100% | B. Russell 100% | | C | W. Chamberlain 100% | K. McHale 100% |
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| 7:11 | | 66 - 70 | Jerry West makes FT 1 of 2. Jerry West makes FT 2 of 2. |
| 6:56 | Bill Russell dunks it on a nice dish from John Havlicek. | 68 - 70 | |
| 6:40 | | 68 - 70 | Elgin Baylor misses short on a jumper from the baseline. |
| 6:39 | Kevin McHale wins the battle for the rebound. | 68 - 70 | |
| 6:31 | Magic Johnson steals the dribble from Dennis Johnson. | 68 - 70 | |
| 6:16 | | 68 - 70 | Jerry West misses badly on a perimeter jumper from the right corner. |
| 6:15 | Bill Russell corrals the rebound. | 68 - 70 | |
| 6:03 | Bill Russell makes the open floater in the paint. | 70 - 70 | |
| 5:52 | | 70 - 70 | Wilt Chamberlain is fouled on the jumper from the baseline. Foul #1 on Kevin McHale, team foul #3. |
| | | | IN: K. Bryant, B. Scott OUT: J. West, J. Worthy |
| | | | Boston Celtics OFF | Los Angeles Lakers DEF |
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| PG | D. Johnson 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% | W. Chamberlain 100% |
| | | | Los Angeles Lakers OFF | Boston Celtics DEF |
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| PG | M. Johnson 100% | D. Johnson 100% | | SG | B. Scott 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% |
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| 5:52 | | 70 - 71 | Wilt Chamberlain misses FT 1 of 2. Wilt Chamberlain makes FT 2 of 2. |
| 5:37 | Wilt Chamberlain knocks it away from Bill Russell and recovers it. | 70 - 71 | |
| 5:18 | | 70 - 71 | Wilt Chamberlain hits the front of the rim on the jumper in the paint. |
| 5:17 | Bill Russell comes down with the rebound. | 70 - 71 | |
| 5:04 | Larry Bird's jumpshot from the left wing is denied by Wilt Chamberlain. | 70 - 71 | |
| 5:03 | | 70 - 71 | Wilt Chamberlain rips down the rebound. |
| 4:40 | | 70 - 71 | Kobe Bryant misses the open driving attempt near the basket. |
| 4:39 | Kevin McHale corrals the rebound. | 70 - 71 | |
| 4:34 | Kevin McHale comes up short on a shot from close range. | 70 - 71 | |
| 4:33 | | 70 - 71 | Kobe Bryant snags the rebound. |
| 4:28 | | 70 - 71 | Kobe Bryant comes up short on a jumpshot from the right side. |
| 4:27 | | 70 - 73 | Elgin Baylor puts in the follow. |
| 4:16 | Dennis Johnson connects on the shot from 9 ft. | 72 - 73 | |
| 4:07 | | 72 - 73 | Byron Scott's turnaround from 8 ft is swatted away by Kevin McHale. |
| 4:06 | Larry Bird takes down the rebound. | 72 - 73 | |
| 4:01 | Bill Russell is fouled by Wilt Chamberlain on the floor. Foul #1 on Wilt Chamberlain, team foul #2. | 72 - 73 | |
| | IN: J. White, S. Jones, D. Cowens, T. Heinsohn OUT: J. Havlicek, B. Russell, K. McHale, D. Johnson | | IN: K. Abdul-Jabbar, S. O'Neal, M. Cooper OUT: K. Bryant, E. Baylor, W. Chamberlain |
| | | | Boston Celtics OFF | Los Angeles Lakers DEF |
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| PG | J. White 100% | B. Scott 100% | | SG | S. Jones 100% | M. Johnson 100% | | SF | L. Bird 100% | M. Cooper 100% | | PF | T. Heinsohn 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 | M. Johnson 100% | J. White 100% | | SG | B. Scott 100% | S. Jones
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