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