| 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 | | 0 - 0 | Kareem Abdul-Jabbar wins the tip. |
| 11:51 | | 0 - 0 | Larry Bird picks Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's pocket. |
| 11:30 | Kevin McHale misses the open fadeaway from just outside the paint. | 0 - 0 | |
| 11:29 | | 0 - 0 | Magic Johnson wins the battle for the rebound. |
| 11:11 | | 0 - 0 | Magic Johnson can't connect on the shot. |
| 11:10 | Bill Russell gathers the rebound. | 0 - 0 | |
| 10:56 | John Havlicek misses the perimeter shot from 18 ft. | 0 - 0 | |
| 10:55 | Kevin McHale tips in the miss. | 2 - 0 | |
| 10:37 | | 2 - 2 | Kobe Bryant hits a bank shot from the left wing following a nice pass from Magic Johnson. |
| 10:22 | Bill Russell misses short on a jumper from the right corner. | 2 - 2 | |
| 10:21 | Bill Russell tips it up and in. | 4 - 2 | |
| 10:12 | | 4 - 4 | Kareem Abdul-Jabbar makes a one-handed shot on a good pass by Magic Johnson. |
| 10:02 | Bob Cousy knocks in the step back jumper from 19 ft, assist to Larry Bird. | 6 - 4 | |
| 9:44 | | 6 - 6 | Elgin Baylor makes the open jumpshot from the left corner. |
| 9:33 | Larry Bird makes the contested one-handed shot from 3 ft, assist to Bob Cousy. | 8 - 6 | |
| 9:23 | | 8 - 6 | Magic Johnson turns it over on a carry. |
| | | | IN: W. Chamberlain OUT: K. Abdul-Jabbar |
| | | | 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% | W. Chamberlain 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% | B. Russell 100% | | C | W. Chamberlain 100% | K. McHale 100% |
|
| 9:03 | Bill Russell misses the jumper. | 8 - 6 | |
| 9:02 | | 8 - 6 | Magic Johnson grabs the rebound. |
| 8:55 | | 8 - 6 | Magic Johnson's jumper from 19 ft is rejected by Larry Bird. |
| 8:54 | | 8 - 6 | Wilt Chamberlain snags the offensive rebound. |
| 8:47 | | 8 - 8 | Jerry West buries a jumper from just outside the paint with the assist by Elgin Baylor. |
| 8:32 | John Havlicek drills a step back jumper from the right side on a no-look pass from Bill Russell. | 10 - 8 | |
| 8:17 | | 10 - 8 | Kobe Bryant misses short on a 3pt jumper from the left wing. |
| 8:16 | Bill Russell rips down the rebound. | 10 - 8 | |
| 8:05 | Larry Bird lays it in. | 12 - 8 | |
| 7:57 | | 12 - 10 | Wilt Chamberlain makes a shot from 3 ft. |
| 7:41 | Bob Cousy connects on the 3 pointer from the right wing following a nice pass from Kevin McHale. | 15 - 10 | |
| 7:36 | | 15 - 10 | Jerry West shuffles his feet and is whistled for traveling. |
| | | | IN: G. Goodrich OUT: J. West |
| | | | 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. 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% |
|
| 7:22 | Bill Russell misses long on a floater in the lane. | 15 - 10 | |
| 7:21 | | 15 - 10 | Wilt Chamberlain gathers the rebound. |
| 7:07 | | 15 - 10 | Elgin Baylor's pull-up jumper from the right side is blocked by Bill Russell. |
| 7:06 | Bill Russell gathers the rebound. | 15 - 10 | |
| 6:48 | Kevin McHale makes a bank shot from close range, assist to Bill Russell. | 17 - 10 | |
| 6:34 | | 17 - 10 | Kobe Bryant misses a contested jumpshot from 20 ft. |
| 6:33 | Larry Bird corrals the rebound. | 17 - 10 | |
| 6:13 | Kevin McHale connects on the jumper from the left block. | 19 - 10 | |
| 6:08 | | 19 - 10 | Magic Johnson misses a contested shot from the left wing. |
| 6:07 | Bill Russell comes up with the rebound. | 19 - 10 | |
| 5:53 | Bob Cousy clanks the step back jumper from just inside the 3pt line. | 19 - 10 | |
| 5:52 | Bill Russell takes down the offensive rebound. | 19 - 10 | |
| 5:46 | Gail Goodrich intercepts the pass. | 19 - 10 | |
| 5:36 | | 19 - 10 | Kobe Bryant hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the right wing. |
| 5:34 | | 19 - 10 | Elgin Baylor blows the easy tip. |
| 5:33 | Bill Russell grabs the rebound. | 19 - 10 | |
| 5:17 | John Havlicek is fouled on the jumper from 23 ft. Foul #1 on Kobe Bryant, team foul #1. | 19 - 10 | |
| | IN: D. Johnson OUT: B. Cousy | | IN: K. Abdul-Jabbar, S. O'Neal, B. Scott OUT: E. Baylor, W. Chamberlain, 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% | 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. Johnson 100% | D. Johnson 100% | | SG | B. Scott 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% |
|
| 5:17 | John Havlicek makes FT 1 of 2. John Havlicek misses FT 2 of 2. | 20 - 10 | |
| 5:16 | | 20 - 10 | Magic Johnson clears the rebound. |
| 5:09 | | 20 - 12 | Shaquille O'Neal makes the contested shot from the free throw line on a pass from Magic Johnson. |
| 4:58 | Larry Bird misses short on a jumpshot from 21 ft. | 20 - 12 | |
| 4:57 | | 20 - 12 | Byron Scott rips down the rebound. |
| 4:47 | | 20 - 12 | Kareem Abdul-Jabbar steps out of bounds. |
| 4:39 | Larry Bird's pass is too high and out of bounds. | 20 - 12 | |
| 4:16 | | 20 - 12 | Kareem Abdul-Jabbar misses long on a turnaround from the right block. |
| 4:15 | John Havlicek takes down the rebound. | 20 - 12 | |
| 4:09 | Kevin McHale knocks in the one-handed shot from close range, assist to Larry Bird. | 22 - 12 | |
| 3:55 | | 22 - 12 | Kobe Bryant clanks the jump hook from the left block. |
| 3:54 | | 22 - 14 | Kareem Abdul-Jabbar tips it up and in. |
| 3:43 | Dennis Johnson makes a jumpshot from the right side off the feed from Larry Bird and he's fouled. Foul #1 on Byron Scott, team foul #2. | 24 - 14 | |
| | IN: S. Jones, T. Heinsohn OUT: J. Havlicek, K. McHale | | IN: J. West, G. Goodrich, J. Worthy OUT: K. Bryant, M. Johnson, B. Scott |
| | | | Boston Celtics OFF | Los Angeles Lakers DEF |
|---|
| PG | D. Johnson 100% | G. Goodrich 100% | | SG | S. Jones 100% | J. West 100% | | SF | L. Bird 100% | J. Worthy 100% | | PF | T. Heinsohn 100% | 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% | S. Jones 100% | | SF | J. Worthy 100% | T. Heinsohn 100% | | PF | K. Abdul-Jabbar 100% | L. Bird 100% | | C | S. O'Neal 100% | B. Russell 100% |
|
| 3:43 | Dennis Johnson misses FT 1 of 1. | 24 - 14 | |
| 3:42 | | 24 - 14 | Kareem Abdul-Jabbar snags the rebound. |
| 3:21 | | 24 - 14 | Gail Goodrich comes up short on a jumper from the left side. |
| 3:20 | Larry Bird gathers the rebound. | 24 - 14 | |
| 3:06 | Tommy Heinsohn misses badly on a pull-up jumper. | 24 - 14 | |
| 3:05 | | 24 - 14 | James Worthy gathers the rebound. |
| 2:50 | | 24 - 14 | Jerry West's pull-up jumper from the right side is denied by Bill Russell. |
| 2:49 | Tommy Heinsohn comes up with the rebound. | 24 - 14 | |
| 2:42 | Larry Bird's pass is taken away by James Worthy. | 24 - 14 | |
| 2:32 | | 24 - 16 | Kareem Abdul-Jabbar throws down a dunk on a good pass by Jerry West. |
| 2:13 | Bill Russell hits a runner from the left block following a nice pass from Dennis Johnson. | 26 - 16 | |
| 2:04 | | 26 - 18 | Shaquille O'Neal slams it, credit an assist to Jerry West. |
| 1:46 | Dennis Johnson misses long on a jumpshot from the left wing. | 26 - 18 | |
| 1:45 | | 26 - 18 | Shaquille O'Neal comes up with the rebound. |
| 1:31 | | 26 - 20 | James Worthy slams it following a nice pass from Gail Goodrich. |
| 1:20 | Sam Jones misses a contested pull-up jumper from the free throw line. | 26 - 20 | |
| 1:19 | Bill Russell corrals the offensive rebound. | 26 - 20 | |
| 1:06 | Tommy Heinsohn hits the jumper. | 28 - 20 | |
| 0:59 | | 28 - 22 | Jerry West makes the contested shot following a nice pass from Gail Goodrich and he's fouled. Foul #1 on Dennis Johnson, team foul #1. |
| | IN: J. Havlicek, J. White, D. Cowens, K. Garnett OUT: L. Bird, B. Russell, D. Johnson, T. Heinsohn | | IN: W. Chamberlain, B. Scott, G. Mikan OUT: K. Abdul-Jabbar, G. Goodrich, S. O'Neal |
| | | | Boston Celtics OFF | Los Angeles Lakers DEF |
|---|
| PG | J. White 100% | B. Scott 100% | | SG | S. Jones 100% | J. West 100% | | SF | J. Havlicek 100% | J. Worthy 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% | J. White 100% | | SG | B. Scott 100% | S. Jones 100% | | SF | J. Worthy 100% | J. Havlicek 100% | | PF | G. Mikan 100% | K. Garnett 100% | | C | W. Chamberlain 100% | D. Cowens 100% |
|
| 0:59 | | 28 - 23 | Jerry West makes FT 1 of 1. |
| 0:43 | John Havlicek drills a 3 off the feed from Kevin Garnett. | 31 - 23 | |
| 0:30 | | 31 - 25 | Jerry West makes the finger roll off the feed from Byron Scott. |
| 0:10 | Dave Cowens drills a pull-up jumper with the assist by John Havlicek. | 33 - 25 | |
| 0:01 | | 33 - 25 | Jerry West's jumpshot from the right side is denied by Kevin Garnett. |
| 0:00 | Kevin Garnett comes up with the rebound. | 33 - 25 | |
| 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% | J. West 100% | | SG | J. White 100% | B. Scott 100% | | SF | J. Havlicek 100% | M. Cooper 100% | | PF | K. Garnett 100% | G. Mikan 100% | | C | D. Cowens 100% | W. Chamberlain 100% |
| | | | Los Angeles Lakers OFF | Boston Celtics DEF |
|---|
| PG | J. West 100% | B. Cousy 100% | | SG | B. Scott 100% | J. White 100% | | SF | M. Cooper 100% | J. Havlicek 100% | | PF | G. Mikan 100% | K. Garnett 100% | | C | W. Chamberlain 100% | D. Cowens 100% |
|
| 12:00 | Boston Celtics inbounds the ball. | 33 - 25 | |
| 11:40 | Kevin Garnett is fouled by George Mikan on the floor. Foul #1 on George Mikan, team foul #1. | 33 - 25 | |
| 11:28 | Bob Cousy misses long on a 3. | 33 - 25 | |
| 11:27 | Kevin Garnett snags the offensive rebound. | 33 - 25 | |
| 11:10 | Bob Cousy comes up short on a 3 pointer from the left corner. | 33 - 25 | |
| 11:09 | Dave Cowens comes up with the offensive rebound. | 33 - 25 | |
| 10:48 | Jerry West intercepts the pass. | 33 - 25 | |
| 10:37 | | 33 - 27 | Byron Scott hits the floater from the right wing. |
| 10:31 | Kevin Garnett clanks the jumper from the free throw line. | 33 - 27 | |
| 10:30 | | 33 - 27 | George Mikan gathers the rebound. |
| 10:19 | | 33 - 29 | Michael Cooper hits a shot from 12 ft on a great look from Jerry West. |
| 10:04 | Bob Cousy hits the shot attempt from the right side following a nice pass from Kevin Garnett. | 35 - 29 | |
| 9:49 | | 35 - 31 | Byron Scott buries a jumpshot from the right corner. |
| 9:31 | Jo Jo White shuffles his feet and is whistled for traveling. | 35 - 31 | |
| | IN: L. Bird, K. McHale, D. Johnson, R. Parish OUT: B. Cousy, J. White, D. Cowens, K. Garnett | | IN: K. Bryant, M. Johnson, K. Abdul-Jabbar, E. Baylor OUT: J. West, W. Chamberlain, B. Scott, G. Mikan |
| | | | 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% | E. Baylor 100% | | C | R. Parish 100% | K. Abdul-Jabbar 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 | E. Baylor 100% | R. Parish 100% | | C | K. Abdul-Jabbar 100% | K. McHale 100% |
|
| 9:21 | | 35 - 33 | Michael Cooper drills a shot from the free throw line on a nice dish from Magic Johnson. |
| 9:01 | Dennis Johnson can't connect on the bank shot. | 35 - 33 | |
| 9:00 | | 35 - 33 | Magic Johnson gathers the rebound. |
| 8:41 | | 35 - 33 | Magic Johnson misses the open fadeaway jumper. |
| 8:40 | Dennis Johnson grabs the rebound. | 35 - 33 | |
| 8:31 | John Havlicek misses the open fadeaway. | 35 - 33 | |
| 8:30 | | 35 - 33 | Magic Johnson clears the rebound. |
| 8:16 | | 35 - 35 | Kareem Abdul-Jabbar flies in for the hard dunk. |
| 8:02 | John Havlicek misses badly on a jumper from 23 ft. | 35 - 35 | |
| 8:01 | Larry Bird comes up with the offensive rebound. | 35 - 35 | |
| 7:56 | John Havlicek is fouled by Michael Cooper on the floor. Foul #1 on Michael Cooper, team foul #2. | 35 - 35 | |
| | IN: B. Russell, J. White, S. Jones OUT: J. Havlicek, D. Johnson, R. Parish | | IN: G. Goodrich, S. O'Neal OUT: E. Baylor, M. Cooper |
| | | | Boston Celtics OFF | Los Angeles Lakers DEF |
|---|
| PG | J. White 100% | G. Goodrich 100% | | SG | S. Jones 100% | M. Johnson 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. Johnson 100% | J. White 100% | | SG | G. Goodrich 100% | S. Jones 100% | | SF | K. Bryant 100% | L. Bird 100% | | PF | K. Abdul-Jabbar 100% | K. McHale 100% | | C | S. O'Neal 100% | B. Russell 100% |
|
| 7:43 | Kevin McHale makes the contested bank shot from the left block and he's fouled. Foul #1 on Shaquille O'Neal, team foul #3. | 37 - 35 | |
| 7:43 | Kevin McHale makes FT 1 of 1. | 38 - 35 | |
| 7:31 | | 38 - 35 | Shaquille O'Neal clanks the runner in the lane. |
| 7:30 | Kevin McHale comes down with the rebound. | 38 - 35 | |
| 7:22 | Larry Bird misses short on a fadeaway from the right wing. | 38 - 35 | |
| 7:21 | | 38 - 35 | Kobe Bryant corrals the rebound. |
| 7:09 | | 38 - 37 | Shaquille O'Neal powers home the dunk. |
| 6:56 | Jo Jo White scores on the jumper from the left side on a pass from Larry Bird. | 40 - 37 | |
| 6:40 | | 40 - 37 | Shaquille O'Neal misses the open one-handed shot in the lane. |
| 6:39 | Larry Bird takes down the rebound. | 40 - 37 | |
| 6:32 | Kevin McHale buries a jumper from the right block. | 42 - 37 | |
| 6:22 | | 42 - 37 | Jo Jo White steals the dribble from Kobe Bryant. |
| 6:17 | Jo Jo White makes the layup. | 44 - 37 | |
| 6:04 | | 44 - 37 | Shaquille O'Neal's pass is stolen by Bill Russell. |
| 5:46 | Sam Jones misses the open jumper near the basket. | 44 - 37 | |
| 5:45 | Bill Russell can't tip it in. | 44 - 37 | |
| 5:44 | | 44 - 37 | Kareem Abdul-Jabbar comes up with the rebound. |
| 5:29 | | 44 - 37 | Gail Goodrich clanks the step back jumper from 23 ft. |
| 5:28 | Sam Jones takes down the rebound. | 44 - 37 | |
| 5:20 | Sam Jones hits the front of the rim on the bank shot. | 44 - 37 | |
| 5:19 | | 44 - 37 | Gail Goodrich comes up with the rebound. |
| 5:13 | | 44 - 39 | Kobe Bryant knocks in the jumper from the left wing. |
| 5:00 | Kevin McHale misses short on a shot from the left side. | 44 - 39 | |
| 4:59 | | 44 - 39 | Shaquille O'Neal takes down the rebound. |
| 4:40 | | 44 - 41 | Magic Johnson knocks in the turnaround from just inside the 3pt line, credit an assist to Shaquille O'Neal. |
| 4:32 | Jo Jo White's jumper from the right side is rejected by Shaquille O'Neal. | 44 - 41 | |
| 4:31 | | 44 - 41 | Magic Johnson comes up with the rebound. |
| 4:17 | | 44 - 43 | Kobe Bryant hits a runner from close range. |
| 3:58 | Gail Goodrich intercepts the pass. | 44 - 43 | |
| 3:50 | | 44 - 45 | Kareem Abdul-Jabbar makes the open jumpshot from the free throw line on a good pass by Kobe Bryant. |
| 3:40 | Jo Jo White can't connect on the shot. | 44 - 45 | |
| 3:39 | | 44 - 45 | Magic Johnson corrals the rebound. |
| 3:24 | | 44 - 47 | Kareem Abdul-Jabbar drills a jumper from the baseline. |
| 3:07 | Jo Jo White misses the step back jumper. | 44 - 47 | |
| 3:06 | Jo Jo White clears the offensive rebound. | 44 - 47 | |
| 2:49 | Kevin McHale makes the open jumper from 12 ft. | 46 - 47 | |
| 2:33 | | 46 - 49 | Magic Johnson buries a shot from the right corner following a nice pass from Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. |
| 2:28 | Larry Bird drills a turnaround from just outside the paint, credit an assist to Sam Jones and he's fouled. Foul #2 on Kobe Bryant, team foul #4. | 48 - 49 | |
| | IN: J. Havlicek, B. Cousy, D. Cowens, T. Heinsohn OUT: B. Russell, K. McHale, J. White, S. Jones | | IN: J. West, E. Baylor, B. Scott, J. Worthy OUT: K. Bryant, M. Johnson, G. Goodrich, S. O'Neal |
| | | | Boston Celtics OFF | Los Angeles Lakers DEF |
|---|
| PG | B. Cousy 100% | B. Scott 100% | | SG | J. Havlicek 100% | J. West 100% | | SF | L. Bird 100% | E. Baylor 100% | | PF | T. Heinsohn 100% | J. Worthy 100% | | C | D. Cowens 100% | K. Abdul-Jabbar 100% |
| | | | Los Angeles Lakers OFF | Boston Celtics DEF |
|---|
| PG | J. West 100% | B. Cousy 100% | | SG | B. Scott 100% | J. Havlicek 100% | | SF | J. Worthy 100% | T. Heinsohn 100% | | PF | E. Baylor 100% | L. Bird 100% | | C | K. Abdul-Jabbar 100% | D. Cowens 100% |
|
| 2:28 | Larry Bird makes FT 1 of 1. | 49 - 49 | |
| 2:17 | | 49 - 49 | Jerry West is fouled on the jumper near the basket. Foul #1 on Bob Cousy, team foul #1. |
| | IN: J. White OUT: L. Bird | | |
| | | | Boston Celtics OFF | Los Angeles Lakers DEF |
|---|
| PG | B. Cousy 100% | J. West 100% | | SG | J. White 100% | B. Scott 100% | | SF | J. Havlicek 100% | E. Baylor 100% | | PF | T. Heinsohn 100% | J. Worthy 100% | | C | D. Cowens 100% | K. Abdul-Jabbar 100% |
| | | | Los Angeles Lakers OFF | Boston Celtics DEF |
|---|
| PG | J. West 100% | B. Cousy 100% | | SG | B. Scott 100% | J. White 100% | | SF | J. Worthy 100% | J. Havlicek 100% | | PF | E. Baylor 100% | T. Heinsohn 100% | | C | K. Abdul-Jabbar 100% | D. Cowens 100% |
|
| 2:17 | | 49 - 51 | Jerry West makes FT 1 of 2. Jerry West makes FT 2 of 2. |
| 2:05 | Tommy Heinsohn throws it away. | 49 - 51 | |
| 2:00 | | 49 - 51 | Jerry West misses a contested shot attempt from 18 ft. |
| 1:59 | John Havlicek clears the rebound. | 49 - 51 | |
| 1:39 | Jo Jo White knocks in the pull-up jumper from 12 ft, credit an assist to Bob Cousy. | 51 - 51 | |
| 1:21 | | 51 - 53 | Jerry West scores on the shot from 20 ft with the assist by Byron Scott. |
| 1:01 | John Havlicek hits a jumper from the top of the key with the assist by Jo Jo White. | 53 - 53 | |
| 0:49 | | 53 - 53 | Byron Scott is fouled by Jo Jo White on the floor. Foul #1 on Jo Jo White, team foul #2. |
| | IN: L. Bird, R. Parish OUT: J. White, D. Cowens | | IN: W. Chamberlain OUT: K. Abdul-Jabbar |
| | | | Boston Celtics OFF | Los Angeles Lakers DEF |
|---|
| PG | B. Cousy 100% | B. Scott 100% | | SG | J. Havlicek 100% | J. West 100% | | SF | L. Bird 100% | E. Baylor 100% | | PF | T. Heinsohn 100% | J. Worthy 100% | | C | R. Parish 100% | W. Chamberlain 100% |
| | | | Los Angeles Lakers OFF | Boston Celtics DEF |
|---|
| PG | J. West 100% | B. Cousy 100% | | SG | B. Scott 100% | J. Havlicek 100% | | SF | J. Worthy 100% | T. Heinsohn 100% | | PF | E. Baylor 100% | L. Bird 100% | | C | W. Chamberlain 100% | R. Parish 100% |
|
| 0:37 | | 53 - 55 | Wilt Chamberlain flies in for the hard dunk off the feed from James Worthy. |
| 0:19 | Robert Parish makes the contested driving attempt from close range on a no-look pass from Bob Cousy. | 55 - 55 | |
| 0:02 | | 55 - 55 | Byron Scott clanks the shot from 14 ft. |
| 0:01 | Tommy Heinsohn gathers the rebound. Boston Celtics call timeout. The ball is inbounded at half-court.
| 55 - 55 | |
| 0:00 | Bob Cousy makes the contested 3 from the right corner. | 58 - 55 | |
| 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 | Boston Celtics inbounds the ball. | 58 - 55 | |
| 11:43 | Kevin McHale is whistled for a 3 second violation. | 58 - 55 | |
| 11:38 | | 58 - 57 | Kobe Bryant drills a jumper from the left block on a nice dish from Magic Johnson. |
| 11:27 | Larry Bird misses the open jumper from 19 ft. | 58 - 57 | |
| 11:26 | Larry Bird comes up with the offensive rebound. | 58 - 57 | |
| 11:03 | Kevin McHale can't connect on the bank shot. | 58 - 57 | |
| 11:02 | | 58 - 57 | Kareem Abdul-Jabbar takes down the rebound. |
| 10:47 | | 58 - 57 | Jerry West can't connect on the 3pt jumper from the right wing. |
| 10:46 | Bob Cousy snags the rebound. | 58 - 57 | |
| 10:30 | Bill Russell knocks in the driving attempt from close range. | 60 - 57 | |
| 10:15 | | 60 - 59 | Jerry West drills a jumper from the baseline, assist to Magic Johnson. |
| 10:00 | Larry Bird's floater from just outside the paint is swatted away by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. | 60 - 59 | |
| 9:59 | John Havlicek clears the offensive rebound. | 60 - 59 | |
| 9:48 | Bob Cousy misses the floater. | 60 - 59 | |
| 9:47 | | 60 - 59 | Jerry West comes down with the rebound. |
| 9:42 | | 60 - 61 | Kareem Abdul-Jabbar knocks in the one-handed shot in the lane, assist to Magic Johnson. |
| 9:30 | John Havlicek misses badly on a bank shot from the left block. | 60 - 61 | |
| 9:29 | | 60 - 61 | Elgin Baylor clears the rebound. |
| 9:21 | | 60 - 61 | Elgin Baylor misses the open shot attempt from 20 ft. |
| 9:20 | Bill Russell snags the rebound. | 60 - 61 | |
| 9:06 | John Havlicek knocks in the shot from just inside the 3pt line and he's fouled. Foul #1 on Jerry West, team foul #1. | 62 - 61 | |
| | IN: D. Johnson, D. Cowens, T. Heinsohn OUT: B. Russell, K. McHale, B. Cousy | | IN: W. Chamberlain, B. Scott, J. Worthy, G. Mikan OUT: K. Bryant, M. Johnson, K. Abdul-Jabbar, E. Baylor |
| | | | Boston Celtics OFF | Los Angeles Lakers DEF |
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| PG | D. Johnson 100% | B. Scott 100% | | SG | J. Havlicek 100% | J. West 100% | | SF | L. Bird 100% | J. Worthy 100% | | PF | T. Heinsohn 100% | G. Mikan 100% | | C | D. Cowens 100% | W. Chamberlain 100% |
| | | | Los Angeles Lakers OFF | Boston Celtics DEF |
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| PG | J. West 100% | D. Johnson 100% | | SG | B. Scott 100% | J. Havlicek 100% | | SF | J. Worthy 100% | T. Heinsohn 100% | | PF | G. Mikan 100% | L. Bird 100% | | C | W. Chamberlain 100% | D. Cowens 100% |
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| 9:06 | John Havlicek makes FT 1 of 1. | 63 - 61 | |
| 8:53 | | 63 - 61 | Jerry West misses long on a perimeter shot from the left side. |
| 8:51 | | 63 - 61 | Jerry West's follow is blocked by Dave Cowens. |
| 8:50 | | 63 - 61 | James Worthy corrals the offensive rebound. |
| 8:40 | | 63 - 61 | Jerry West's pass is taken away by Dennis Johnson. |
| 8:28 | Dave Cowens's jumper from the right block is denied by Wilt Chamberlain. | 63 - 61 | |
| 8:27 | | 63 - 61 | Wilt Chamberlain comes up with the rebound. |
| 8:11 | | 63 - 63 | George Mikan makes the open shot from the left block. |
| 8:00 | Tommy Heinsohn hits a bank shot and he's fouled. Foul #1 on James Worthy, team foul #2. | 65 - 63 | |
| | IN: B. Russell, B. Cousy, J. White OUT: L. Bird, D. Johnson, D. Cowens | | IN: E. Baylor OUT: G. Mikan |
| | | | Boston Celtics OFF | Los Angeles Lakers DEF |
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| PG | B. Cousy 100% | J. West 100% | | SG | J. White 100% | B. Scott 100% | | SF | J. Havlicek 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 |
|---|
| PG | J. West 100% | B. Cousy 100% | | SG | B. Scott 100% | J. White 100% | | SF | J. Worthy 100% | J. Havlicek 100% | | PF | E. Baylor 100% | T. Heinsohn 100% | | C | W. Chamberlain 100% | B. Russell 100% |
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| 8:00 | Tommy Heinsohn misses FT 1 of 1. | 65 - 63 | |
| 7:59 | | 65 - 63 | Elgin Baylor comes down with the rebound. |
| 7:54 | | 65 - 63 | Wilt Chamberlain is fouled on the runner from the left block. Foul #1 on Bill Russell, team foul #1. |
| | IN: D. Johnson OUT: B. Cousy | | |
| | | | 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% | E. Baylor 100% | | PF | T. Heinsohn 100% | J. Worthy 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% | J. White 100% | | SF | J. Worthy 100% | J. Havlicek 100% | | PF | E. Baylor 100% | T. Heinsohn 100% | | C | W. Chamberlain 100% | B. Russell 100% |
|
| 7:54 | | 65 - 64 | Wilt Chamberlain misses FT 1 of 2. Wilt Chamberlain makes FT 2 of 2. |
| 7:49 | Jo Jo White is whistled for an illegal screen. Foul #2. | 65 - 64 | |
| | IN: B. Cousy, K. Garnett OUT: J. White, D. Johnson | | |
| | | | Boston Celtics OFF | Los Angeles Lakers DEF |
|---|
| PG | B. Cousy 100% | B. Scott 100% | | SG | J. Havlicek 100% | J. West 100% | | SF | T. Heinsohn 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 | J. West 100% | B. Cousy 100% | | SG | B. Scott 100% | J. Havlicek 100% | | SF | J. Worthy 100% | T. Heinsohn 100% | | PF | E. Baylor 100% | K. Garnett 100% | | C | W. Chamberlain 100% | B. Russell 100% |
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| 7:27 | | 65 - 64 | Elgin Baylor misses the open jump hook from close range. |
| 7:26 | Bill Russell takes down the rebound. | 65 - 64 | |
| 7:11 | Elgin Baylor steals the dribble from Kevin Garnett. | 65 - 64 | |
| 7:01 | | 65 - 64 | Elgin Baylor's driving attempt from the baseline is blocked by Bill Russell. |
| 7:00 | Bob Cousy comes up with the rebound. | 65 - 64 | |
| 6:46 | Tommy Heinsohn comes up short on a jumpshot from just outside the paint. | 65 - 64 | |
| 6:45 | | 65 - 64 | Elgin Baylor wins the battle for the rebound. |
| 6:33 | | 65 - 66 | Jerry West hits the jumper on a nice dish from Elgin Baylor. |
| 6:16 | Elgin Baylor steps in front of the pass from Kevin Garnett. | 65 - 66 | |
| 6:03 | | 65 - 66 | Jerry West's shot attempt from just inside the 3pt line is rejected by Tommy Heinsohn. |
| 6:02 | John Havlicek snags the rebound. | 65 - 66 | |
| 5:52 | John Havlicek buries a jumper from the right corner on a no-look pass from Bob Cousy. | 67 - 66 | |
| 5:35 | | 67 - 66 | Elgin Baylor comes up short on a shot from the right side. |
| 5:34 | Bill Russell corrals the rebound. | 67 - 66 | |
| 5:17 | Kevin Garnett makes the open jumpshot. | 69 - 66 | |
| 5:12 | | 69 - 66 | Jerry West misses short on a perimeter shot from just inside the 3pt line. |
| 5:11 | Tommy Heinsohn grabs the rebound. | 69 - 66 | |
| 4:59 | Bill Russell makes the contested floater from the baseline. | 71 - 66 | |
| 4:36 | | 71 - 66 | James Worthy's perimeter jumper from the left side is blocked by Bill Russell. |
| 4:35 | Kevin Garnett snags the rebound. | 71 - 66 | |
| 4:24 | John Havlicek is fouled on the 3 from straight away. Foul #2 on Jerry West, team foul #3. | 71 - 66 | |
| | IN: L. Bird, K. McHale, D. Johnson, D. Cowens OUT: B. Russell, B. Cousy, T. Heinsohn, K. Garnett | | IN: K. Bryant, M. Johnson, K. Abdul-Jabbar OUT: E. Baylor, B. Scott, J. Worthy |
| | | | Boston Celtics OFF | Los Angeles Lakers DEF |
|---|
| PG | D. Johnson 100% | M. Johnson 100% | | SG | J. Havlicek 100% | J. West 100% | | SF | L. Bird 100% | K. Bryant 100% | | PF | K. McHale 100% | K. Abdul-Jabbar 100% | | C | D. Cowens 100% | W. Chamberlain 100% |
| | | | Los Angeles Lakers OFF | Boston Celtics DEF |
|---|
| PG | M. Johnson 100% | D. Johnson 100% | | SG | J. West 100% | J. Havlicek 100% | | SF | K. Bryant 100% | L. Bird 100% | | PF | K. Abdul-Jabbar 100% | D. Cowens 100% | | C | W. Chamberlain 100% | K. McHale 100% |
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| 4:24 | John Havlicek makes FT 1 of 3. John Havlicek makes FT 2 of 3. John Havlicek makes FT 3 of 3. | 74 - 66 | |
| 4:13 | | 74 - 68 | Jerry West hits the pull-up jumper. |
| 3:59 | Jerry West knocks it away from Dave Cowens and recovers it. | 74 - 68 | |
| 3:54 | | 74 - 68 | Magic Johnson steps out of bounds. |
| 3:38 | Larry Bird is fouled on the turnaround from the left wing. Foul #3 on Kobe Bryant, team foul #4. | 74 - 68 | |
| | IN: J. White OUT: J. Havlicek | | |
| | | | Boston Celtics OFF | Los Angeles Lakers DEF |
|---|
| PG | D. Johnson 100% | M. Johnson 100% | | SG | J. White 100% | J. West 100% | | SF | L. Bird 100% | K. Bryant 100% | | PF | K. McHale 100% | K. Abdul-Jabbar 100% | | C | D. Cowens 100% | W. Chamberlain 100% |
| | | | Los Angeles Lakers OFF | Boston Celtics DEF |
|---|
| PG | M. Johnson 100% | J. White 100% | | SG | J. West 100% | D. Johnson 100% | | SF | K. Bryant 100% | L. Bird 100% | | PF | K. Abdul-Jabbar 100% | D. Cowens 100% | | C | W. Chamberlain 100% | K. McHale 100% |
|
| 3:38 | Larry Bird makes FT 1 of 2. Larry Bird makes FT 2 of 2. | 76 - 68 | |
| 3:30 | | 76 - 70 | Jerry West scores on the jumper from 17 ft. |
| 3:25 | Kevin McHale misses the jumpshot from the right wing. | 76 - 70 | |
| 3:24 | | 76 - 70 | Wilt Chamberlain takes down the rebound. |
| 3:12 | | 76 - 72 | Kareem Abdul-Jabbar drills a jumper off the feed from Jerry West. |
| 2:56 | Dave Cowens makes the contested floater near the basket following a nice pass from Dennis Johnson. | 78 - 72 | |
| 2:39 | | 78 - 72 | Kareem Abdul-Jabbar misses badly on a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line. |
| 2:38 | Jo Jo White takes down the rebound. | 78 - 72 | |
| 2:26 | Larry Bird hits a shot on a nice dish from Dennis Johnson. | 80 - 72 | |
| 2:20 | | 80 - 74 | Kareem Abdul-Jabbar hits the driving attempt from the baseline. |
| 2:00 | Larry Bird turns the ball over on a bad pass. | 80 - 74 | |
| | IN: J. Havlicek, B. Russell OUT: J. White, D. Cowens | | IN: G. Goodrich, G. Mikan OUT: J. West, K. Abdul-Jabbar |
| | | | Boston Celtics OFF | Los Angeles Lakers DEF |
|---|
| PG | D. Johnson 100% | G. Goodrich 100% | | SG | J. Havlicek 100% | M. Johnson 100% | | SF | L. Bird 100% | K. Bryant 100% | | PF | K. McHale 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 | G. Goodrich 100% | J. Havlicek 100% | | SF | K. Bryant 100% | L. Bird 100% | | PF | G. Mikan 100% | B. Russell 100% | | C | W. Chamberlain 100% | K. McHale 100% |
|
| 1:45 | | 80 - 76 | Magic Johnson makes the contested perimeter jumper from 18 ft with the assist by Kobe Bryant. |
| 1:25 | Kevin McHale connects on the driving attempt in the lane with the assist by Larry Bird. | 82 - 76 | |
| 1:12 | | 82 - 76 | Kobe Bryant is fouled by Larry Bird on the floor. Foul #1 on Larry Bird, team foul #2. |
| | IN: B. Cousy OUT: D. Johnson | | IN: E. Baylor, S. O'Neal OUT: W. Chamberlain, G. Mikan |
| | | | 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. 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 | G. Goodrich 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% |
|
| 1:05 | | 82 - 78 | Magic Johnson buries a perimeter jumper from the left corner. |
| 0:55 | Bob Cousy is fouled on the jumpshot from 12 ft. Foul #1 on Gail Goodrich, team foul #5. | 82 - 78 | |
| 0:55 | Bob Cousy makes FT 1 of 2. Bob Cousy makes FT 2 of 2. | 84 - 78 | |
| 0:47 | | 84 - 80 | Gail Goodrich makes the open turnaround from 20 ft on a great look from Elgin Baylor. |
| 0:36 | Bob Cousy knocks in the shot from the left wing following a nice pass from Bill Russell and he's fouled. Foul #1 on Magic Johnson, team foul #6. | 86 - 80 | |
| 0:36 | Bob Cousy makes FT 1 of 1. | 87 - 80 | |
| 0:28 | | 87 - 82 | Elgin Baylor scores on the jumper near the basket with the assist by Magic Johnson. |
| 0:18 | Larry Bird hits the front of the rim on the floater from the right wing. | 87 - 82 | |
| 0:17 | Bill Russell rips down the offensive rebound. | 87 - 82 | |
| 0:02 | Bill Russell misses a contested fadeaway from the right side. | 87 - 82 | |
| 0:01 | Bill Russell wins the battle for the offensive rebound. | 87 - 82 | |