Boston Celtics
Los Angeles Lakers
5/30/2008
22
14
14
32
25
28
31
25
92
99
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Los Angeles Lakers

PLAYERMINFGM/FGA3PM/3PAFTM/FTAOREBREBASTBLKSTLTOPFTP
Jerry West*316/132/33/4013044317
Magic Johnson*297/131/35/5135032220
Kobe Bryant*296/191/31/1033212014
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar*274/70/00/006010238
Elgin Baylor*263/100/00/0111500316
Wilt Chamberlain193/50/01/148210027
Shaquille O'Neal162/70/02/436111026
Byron Scott153/61/10/000101027
Gail Goodrich140/10/00/000100100
Michael Cooper131/20/00/015100002
James Worthy121/30/01/201100113
George Mikan90/00/02/212010002
TOTALS 36/865/1015/19114623610151692
 41.9%50.0%78.9% 
Boston Celtics

PLAYERMINFGM/FGA3PM/3PAFTM/FTAOREBREBASTBLKSTLTOPFTP
John Havlicek*384/91/22/22106015311
Larry Bird*368/140/01/2045123217
Bill Russell*344/110/02/3292602310
Kevin McHale*314/80/00/027200228
Bob Cousy*277/172/52/3153012318
Sam Jones161/20/00/005200102
Dennis Johnson151/20/02/200311024
Jo Jo White112/41/20/000100105
Tommy Heinsohn103/52/23/6140000111
Dave Cowens91/20/00/014000012
Kevin Garnett82/40/03/303000117
Robert Parish52/30/00/011010004
TOTALS 39/816/1115/2110522495171899
 48.1%54.5%71.4% 
* - denotes game starter
Player of the Game
John Havlicek (Boston Celtics)
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1st Quarter
TimeLos Angeles LakersScoreBoston Celtics
 Offense: Half Court
Defense: Half Court (0)
 Offense: Half Court
Defense: Half Court (0)
 
 Los Angeles Lakers
OFF
Boston Celtics
DEF
PGM. Johnson
100%
B. Cousy
100%
SGJ. West
100%
J. Havlicek
100%
SFK. Bryant
100%
L. Bird
100%
PFE. Baylor
100%
K. McHale
100%
CK. Abdul-Jabbar
100%
B. Russell
100%
 
 Boston Celtics
OFF
Los Angeles Lakers
DEF
PGB. Cousy
100%
M. Johnson
100%
SGJ. Havlicek
100%
J. West
100%
SFL. Bird
100%
K. Bryant
100%
PFK. McHale
100%
E. Baylor
100%
CB. Russell
100%
K. Abdul-Jabbar
100%
12:00Kareem Abdul-Jabbar wins the tip.0 - 0 
11:44Kobe Bryant is fouled by John Havlicek on the floor. Foul #1 on John Havlicek, team foul #1. 0 - 0 
11:21Elgin Baylor's jumpshot is tipped away by Bill Russell. 0 - 0 
11:20 0 - 0Bob Cousy wins the battle for the rebound.
11:13 0 - 0Magic Johnson picks John Havlicek's pocket.
11:05Jerry West hits the shot from just inside the 3pt line on a nice dish from Elgin Baylor. 2 - 0 
10:43 2 - 0Bill Russell misses long on a driving attempt from the right block.
10:42Magic Johnson takes down the rebound. 2 - 0 
10:27Elgin Baylor shuffles his feet and is whistled for traveling. 2 - 0 
10:06 2 - 0Bob Cousy can't connect on the step back jumper from the left side.
10:05Magic Johnson grabs the rebound. 2 - 0 
9:50Magic Johnson buries a perimeter jumper from the left side. 4 - 0 
9:32 4 - 2Larry Bird connects on the bank shot.
9:15Kobe Bryant misses a contested turnaround. 4 - 2 
9:14 4 - 2John Havlicek corrals the rebound.
9:07 4 - 2Bob Cousy comes up short on a 3pt attempt from the right corner.
9:06Kareem Abdul-Jabbar grabs the rebound. 4 - 2 
8:56Kobe Bryant misses badly on a 3pt shot from the right corner. 4 - 2 
8:55 4 - 2Larry Bird takes down the rebound.
8:37 4 - 2Larry Bird misses long on a floater.
8:36Kobe Bryant gathers the rebound. 4 - 2 
8:13Jerry 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
PGM. Johnson
100%
B. Cousy
100%
SGG. Goodrich
100%
J. Havlicek
100%
SFK. Bryant
100%
L. Bird
100%
PFE. Baylor
100%
B. Russell
100%
CW. Chamberlain
100%
K. McHale
100%
 
 Boston Celtics
OFF
Los Angeles Lakers
DEF
PGB. Cousy
100%
G. Goodrich
100%
SGJ. Havlicek
100%
M. Johnson
100%
SFL. Bird
100%
K. Bryant
100%
PFK. McHale
100%
E. Baylor
100%
CB. Russell
100%
W. Chamberlain
100%
7:57 4 - 2Kevin McHale's shot from 7 ft is tipped away by Kobe Bryant.
7:56Elgin Baylor corrals the rebound. 4 - 2 
7:40Wilt Chamberlain drills a shot from 12 ft on a good pass by Magic Johnson. 6 - 2 
7:26 6 - 4Bob Cousy makes a shot from the free throw line, credit an assist to Bill Russell.
7:12Magic Johnson is fouled on the jumper near the basket. Foul #1 on Bob Cousy, team foul #2. 6 - 4 
7:12Magic Johnson makes FT 1 of 2. Magic Johnson makes FT 2 of 2. 8 - 4 
6:59 8 - 4Bob Cousy's jumper from the top of the key is denied by Kobe Bryant.
6:58Kobe Bryant corrals the rebound. 8 - 4 
6:48Magic 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
PGM. Johnson
100%
D. Johnson
100%
SGG. Goodrich
100%
J. Havlicek
100%
SFK. Bryant
100%
L. Bird
100%
PFE. Baylor
100%
B. Russell
100%
CW. Chamberlain
100%
K. McHale
100%
 
 Boston Celtics
OFF
Los Angeles Lakers
DEF
PGD. Johnson
100%
G. Goodrich
100%
SGJ. Havlicek
100%
M. Johnson
100%
SFL. Bird
100%
K. Bryant
100%
PFK. McHale
100%
E. Baylor
100%
CB. Russell
100%
W. Chamberlain
100%
6:37Magic Johnson misses a contested 3 pointer from straight away. 8 - 4 
6:36Elgin Baylor corrals the offensive rebound. 8 - 4 
6:16Kobe 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
PGM. Johnson
100%
D. Johnson
100%
SGB. Scott
100%
J. Havlicek
100%
SFK. Bryant
100%
L. Bird
100%
PFE. Baylor
100%
B. Russell
100%
CW. Chamberlain
100%
K. McHale
100%
 
 Boston Celtics
OFF
Los Angeles Lakers
DEF
PGD. Johnson
100%
B. Scott
100%
SGJ. Havlicek
100%
M. Johnson
100%
SFL. Bird
100%
K. Bryant
100%
PFK. McHale
100%
E. Baylor
100%
CB. Russell
100%
W. Chamberlain
100%
6:16Kobe Bryant makes FT 1 of 1. 11 - 4 
6:01 11 - 4Kevin McHale misses short on a bank shot.
6:00Elgin Baylor comes up with the rebound. 11 - 4 
5:48Elgin Baylor misses the shot from the right side. 11 - 4 
5:47 11 - 4Larry Bird wins the battle for the rebound.
5:34 11 - 4Larry Bird shuffles his feet and is whistled for traveling.
5:19Kobe Bryant misses long on a floater from the left wing. 11 - 4 
5:18 11 - 4John Havlicek grabs the rebound.
5:09 11 - 4Larry Bird clanks the turnaround from the baseline.
5:08Kobe Bryant rips down the rebound. 11 - 4 
4:51Elgin Baylor hits the front of the rim on the jumpshot from the right side. 11 - 4 
4:50 11 - 4Bill Russell rips down the rebound.
4:45 11 - 6Bill Russell buries a fadeaway.
4:25Byron Scott connects on the jumper from the right block following a nice pass from Magic Johnson. 13 - 6 
4:16 13 - 8Kevin McHale converts the layin with the assist by Dennis Johnson.
3:55Kobe Bryant drills a one-handed shot off the feed from Elgin Baylor. 15 - 8 
3:32 15 - 8Bill Russell misses a contested jump hook in the paint.
3:31 15 - 8Kevin McHale comes up with the offensive rebound.
3:12 15 - 10Bill 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
PGJ. West
100%
J. White
100%
SGG. Goodrich
100%
S. Jones
100%
SFJ. Worthy
100%
T. Heinsohn
100%
PFK. Abdul-Jabbar
100%
L. Bird
100%
CS. O'Neal
100%
B. Russell
100%
 
 Boston Celtics
OFF
Los Angeles Lakers
DEF
PGJ. White
100%
G. Goodrich
100%
SGS. Jones
100%
J. West
100%
SFL. Bird
100%
J. Worthy
100%
PFT. Heinsohn
100%
S. O'Neal
100%
CB. Russell
100%
K. Abdul-Jabbar
100%
3:12 15 - 11Bill Russell makes FT 1 of 1.
3:06Kareem Abdul-Jabbar flips it up and in, credit an assist to James Worthy. 17 - 11 
2:58 17 - 11Bill Russell misses a contested bank shot in the lane.
2:57James Worthy grabs the rebound. 17 - 11 
2:36Jerry West's pass is too high and out of bounds. 17 - 11 
2:20 17 - 11Jo Jo White can't connect on the shot from the right corner.
2:19Shaquille O'Neal takes down the rebound. 17 - 11 
2:01James Worthy drills a shot from just outside the paint. 19 - 11 
1:51 19 - 11Larry 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
PGJ. West
100%
J. White
100%
SGG. Goodrich
100%
S. Jones
100%
SFJ. Worthy
100%
T. Heinsohn
100%
PFK. Abdul-Jabbar
100%
L. Bird
100%
CS. O'Neal
100%
D. Cowens
100%
 
 Boston Celtics
OFF
Los Angeles Lakers
DEF
PGJ. White
100%
G. Goodrich
100%
SGS. Jones
100%
J. West
100%
SFL. Bird
100%
J. Worthy
100%
PFT. Heinsohn
100%
S. O'Neal
100%
CD. Cowens
100%
K. Abdul-Jabbar
100%
1:51 19 - 12Larry Bird misses FT 1 of 2. Larry Bird makes FT 2 of 2.
1:42James 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
PGJ. West
100%
J. White
100%
SGM. Cooper
100%
S. Jones
100%
SFJ. Worthy
100%
J. Havlicek
100%
PFK. Abdul-Jabbar
100%
T. Heinsohn
100%
CS. O'Neal
100%
D. Cowens
100%
 
 Boston Celtics
OFF
Los Angeles Lakers
DEF
PGJ. White
100%
J. West
100%
SGS. Jones
100%
M. Cooper
100%
SFJ. Havlicek
100%
J. Worthy
100%
PFT. Heinsohn
100%
S. O'Neal
100%
CD. Cowens
100%
K. Abdul-Jabbar
100%
1:42James Worthy misses FT 1 of 2. James Worthy makes FT 2 of 2. 20 - 12 
1:25 20 - 12John Havlicek misses short on a 3 pointer from straight away.
1:23 20 - 12Tommy 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
PGJ. West
100%
D. Johnson
100%
SGG. Goodrich
100%
J. Havlicek
100%
SFM. Cooper
100%
S. Jones
100%
PFK. Abdul-Jabbar
100%
T. Heinsohn
100%
CS. O'Neal
100%
D. Cowens
100%
 
 Boston Celtics
OFF
Los Angeles Lakers
DEF
PGD. Johnson
100%
G. Goodrich
100%
SGS. Jones
100%
J. West
100%
SFJ. Havlicek
100%
M. Cooper
100%
PFT. Heinsohn
100%
S. O'Neal
100%
CD. Cowens
100%
K. Abdul-Jabbar
100%
1:23 20 - 14Tommy Heinsohn makes FT 1 of 2. Tommy Heinsohn makes FT 2 of 2.
1:06Shaquille O'Neal misses badly on a jumper in the paint. 20 - 14 
1:05 20 - 14Sam Jones gathers the rebound.
0:45 20 - 14Tommy Heinsohn misses long on a shot from the left side.
0:44Kareem Abdul-Jabbar corrals the rebound. 20 - 14 
0:30Kareem Abdul-Jabbar flips it up and in. 22 - 14 
0:15 22 - 14The pass by John Havlicek is off the mark and it's a turnover.
0:01Jerry West's pull-up jumper is blocked by Dennis Johnson. 22 - 14 
0:00 22 - 14Tommy Heinsohn gathers the rebound.

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2nd Quarter
TimeLos Angeles LakersScoreBoston Celtics
 Offense: Half Court
Defense: Half Court (0)
 Offense: Half Court
Defense: Half Court (0)
 
 Los Angeles Lakers
OFF
Boston Celtics
DEF
PGJ. West
100%
J. White
100%
SGB. Scott
100%
S. Jones
100%
SFJ. Worthy
100%
J. Havlicek
100%
PFK. Abdul-Jabbar
100%
K. Garnett
100%
CW. Chamberlain
100%
D. Cowens
100%
 
 Boston Celtics
OFF
Los Angeles Lakers
DEF
PGJ. White
100%
B. Scott
100%
SGS. Jones
100%
J. West
100%
SFJ. Havlicek
100%
J. Worthy
100%
PFK. Garnett
100%
K. Abdul-Jabbar
100%
CD. Cowens
100%
W. Chamberlain
100%
12:00 22 - 14Boston Celtics inbounds the ball.
11:44 22 - 16Kevin Garnett hits the fadeaway in the lane and he's fouled. Foul #1 on Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, team foul #1.
11:44 22 - 17Kevin Garnett makes FT 1 of 1.
11:26Kareem Abdul-Jabbar misses short on a shot from the left block. 22 - 17 
11:25 22 - 17Dave Cowens wins the battle for the rebound.
11:15 22 - 17Kevin Garnett's runner from close range is rejected by Wilt Chamberlain.
11:14Kareem Abdul-Jabbar corrals the rebound. 22 - 17 
11:00Jerry West drills a jumpshot from just inside the 3pt line. 24 - 17 
10:44 24 - 20Jo Jo White buries a 3 pointer from straight away, assist to Sam Jones.
10:36Byron Scott misses short on a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line. 24 - 20 
10:35 24 - 20Kevin Garnett wins the battle for the rebound.
10:23 24 - 20Jerry West picks Sam Jones's pocket.
10:20James Worthy blows the the scoop shot. 24 - 20 
10:19 24 - 20Dave Cowens corrals the rebound.
10:14 24 - 20Kevin 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
PGJ. West
100%
J. White
100%
SGM. Cooper
100%
S. Jones
100%
SFK. Bryant
100%
L. Bird
100%
PFG. Mikan
100%
R. Parish
100%
CS. O'Neal
100%
K. Garnett
100%
 
 Boston Celtics
OFF
Los Angeles Lakers
DEF
PGJ. White
100%
J. West
100%
SGS. Jones
100%
M. Cooper
100%
SFL. Bird
100%
K. Bryant
100%
PFK. Garnett
100%
S. O'Neal
100%
CR. Parish
100%
G. Mikan
100%
10:14 24 - 22Kevin Garnett makes FT 1 of 2. Kevin Garnett makes FT 2 of 2.
10:09Jerry West is called for a foul away from the ball. Foul #1. 24 - 22 
9:49 24 - 22Robert Parish can't connect on the bank shot from 4 ft.
9:48George Mikan grabs the rebound. 24 - 22 
9:35Kobe Bryant makes the contested shot from 17 ft on a great look from Jerry West. 26 - 22 
9:21 26 - 24Larry Bird knocks in the turnaround from the left wing.
9:08Michael Cooper's jumpshot from just outside the paint is swatted away by Robert Parish. 26 - 24 
9:07Michael Cooper snags the offensive rebound. 26 - 24 
8:58Kobe Bryant can't connect on the driving attempt in the lane. 26 - 24 
8:57 26 - 24Sam Jones snags the rebound.
8:41 26 - 24Kevin Garnett misses the open runner.
8:40Michael Cooper comes down with the rebound. 26 - 24 
8:28Kobe Bryant can't connect on the one-handed shot from 7 ft. 26 - 24 
8:27 26 - 24Sam Jones clears the rebound.
8:19 26 - 24Jo Jo White misses badly on a 3 pointer from the left wing.
8:18Jerry West corrals the rebound. 26 - 24 
8:11Larry Bird steals the dribble from Kobe Bryant. 26 - 24 
7:56 26 - 26Robert Parish connects on the turnaround in the lane on a great look from Larry Bird.
7:39Jerry West makes the contested jumper from 20 ft. 28 - 26 
7:31 28 - 26Kevin 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
PGM. Johnson
100%
D. Johnson
100%
SGJ. West
100%
J. Havlicek
100%
SFJ. Worthy
100%
L. Bird
100%
PFG. Mikan
100%
B. Russell
100%
CW. Chamberlain
100%
K. McHale
100%
 
 Boston Celtics
OFF
Los Angeles Lakers
DEF
PGD. Johnson
100%
M. Johnson
100%
SGJ. Havlicek
100%
J. West
100%
SFL. Bird
100%
J. Worthy
100%
PFK. McHale
100%
G. Mikan
100%
CB. Russell
100%
W. Chamberlain
100%
7:14James Worthy misses a contested runner from 5 ft. 28 - 26 
7:13 28 - 26Bill Russell corrals the rebound.
7:04 28 - 26John 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
PGM. Johnson
100%
J. White
100%
SGJ. West
100%
D. Johnson
100%
SFJ. Worthy
100%
J. Havlicek
100%
PFK. Abdul-Jabbar
100%
B. Russell
100%
CW. Chamberlain
100%
K. McHale
100%
 
 Boston Celtics
OFF
Los Angeles Lakers
DEF
PGD. Johnson
100%
M. Johnson
100%
SGJ. White
100%
J. West
100%
SFJ. Havlicek
100%
J. Worthy
100%
PFK. McHale
100%
K. Abdul-Jabbar
100%
CB. Russell
100%
W. Chamberlain
100%
6:46Dennis Johnson comes up with a steal. 28 - 26 
6:43 28 - 28Dennis Johnson dunks it.
6:26Magic Johnson buries a jumper from 21 ft off the feed from Jerry West. 30 - 28 
6:07 30 - 30Kevin McHale makes the the scoop shot, credit an assist to Jo Jo White.
5:53Magic 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
PGM. Johnson
100%
B. Cousy
100%
SGG. Goodrich
100%
J. Havlicek
100%
SFM. Cooper
100%
K. McHale
100%
PFE. Baylor
100%
L. Bird
100%
CK. Abdul-Jabbar
100%
B. Russell
100%
 
 Boston Celtics
OFF
Los Angeles Lakers
DEF
PGB. Cousy
100%
G. Goodrich
100%
SGJ. Havlicek
100%
M. Cooper
100%
SFL. Bird
100%
E. Baylor
100%
PFK. McHale
100%
M. Johnson
100%
CB. Russell
100%
K. Abdul-Jabbar
100%
5:53Magic Johnson makes FT 1 of 2. Magic Johnson makes FT 2 of 2. 32 - 30 
5:44 32 - 30Bill Russell can't connect on the driving attempt.
5:43 32 - 30Bill Russell grabs the offensive rebound.
5:20 32 - 33John Havlicek makes a 3pt attempt on a great look from Larry Bird.
5:06Gail Goodrich's pass is stolen by John Havlicek. 32 - 33 
4:55 32 - 35Bob Cousy hits the jumpshot from the right side on a no-look pass from Larry Bird.
4:47Elgin Baylor overthrows it out of bounds. 32 - 35 
4:41 32 - 35Magic Johnson picks Kevin McHale's pocket.
4:36Magic Johnson can't finish the dunk. 32 - 35 
4:35 32 - 35Bill Russell clears the rebound.
4:18 32 - 37Larry Bird makes the contested shot from 13 ft, assist to Kevin McHale.
4:00Magic Johnson can't connect on the 3 from the right corner. 32 - 37 
3:59 32 - 37Larry Bird takes down the rebound.
3:44 32 - 39Kevin McHale banks it in high off the glass, credit an assist to John Havlicek.
3:28Kareem Abdul-Jabbar misses long on a runner from 5 ft. 32 - 39 
3:27 32 - 39Kevin McHale corrals the rebound.
3:09 32 - 39Larry Bird's pull-up jumper from the left wing is blocked by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.
3:08 32 - 39Kevin McHale wins the battle for the offensive rebound.
2:59 32 - 41John Havlicek hits the jumpshot.
2:39Magic Johnson's shot from just inside the 3pt line is tipped away by Bill Russell. 32 - 41 
2:38 32 - 41Kevin McHale takes down the rebound.
2:16 32 - 43Bill Russell makes the contested floater near the basket on a nice dish from Larry Bird.
1:53Bob Cousy knocks it away from Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and recovers it. 32 - 43 
1:48 32 - 43Bob Cousy blows the dunk attempt.
1:47 32 - 43Bill Russell is off on the follow.
1:46Michael Cooper gathers the rebound. 32 - 43 
1:30Elgin Baylor knocks in the jumpshot from the top of the key. 34 - 43 
1:14 34 - 43Bob Cousy misses long on a 3pt attempt from the right wing.
1:13Kareem Abdul-Jabbar gathers the rebound. 34 - 43 
1:02Elgin Baylor's fadeaway jumper from the left side is blocked by Larry Bird. 34 - 43 
1:01 34 - 43Bill Russell clears the rebound.
0:44 34 - 46Bob Cousy hits the 3 pointer on a great look from John Havlicek.
0:38Michael Cooper knocks in the jumpshot from the left wing. 36 - 46 
0:26 36 - 46Larry Bird clanks the turnaround.
0:25Elgin Baylor corrals the rebound. 36 - 46 
0:11Gail Goodrich comes up short on a jumper from 19 ft. 36 - 46 
0:10 36 - 46Bill Russell grabs the rebound.
0:01 36 - 46Bill Russell misses a contested shot from the right side.

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3rd Quarter
TimeLos Angeles LakersScoreBoston Celtics
 Offense: Half Court
Defense: Half Court (0)
 Offense: Half Court
Defense: Half Court (0)
 
 Los Angeles Lakers
OFF
Boston Celtics
DEF
PGM. Johnson
100%
B. Cousy
100%
SGJ. West
100%
J. Havlicek
100%
SFK. Bryant
100%
L. Bird
100%
PFE. Baylor
100%
K. McHale
100%
CK. Abdul-Jabbar
100%
B. Russell
100%
 
 Boston Celtics
OFF
Los Angeles Lakers
DEF
PGB. Cousy
100%
M. Johnson
100%
SGJ. Havlicek
100%
J. West
100%
SFL. Bird
100%
K. Bryant
100%
PFK. McHale
100%
E. Baylor
100%
CB. Russell
100%
K. Abdul-Jabbar
100%
12:00 36 - 46Boston Celtics inbounds the ball.
11:44 36 - 46Jerry West intercepts the pass.
11:24Kareem Abdul-Jabbar makes the finger roll on a no-look pass from Kobe Bryant. 38 - 46 
11:05 38 - 49Bob Cousy scores on the 3pt jumper from the left wing.
10:47Magic Johnson misses the open perimeter shot from 21 ft. 38 - 49 
10:46 38 - 49John Havlicek corrals the rebound.
10:34 38 - 49Kevin 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
PGJ. West
100%
B. Cousy
100%
SGB. Scott
100%
S. Jones
100%
SFK. Bryant
100%
J. Havlicek
100%
PFK. Abdul-Jabbar
100%
T. Heinsohn
100%
CW. Chamberlain
100%
D. Cowens
100%
 
 Boston Celtics
OFF
Los Angeles Lakers
DEF
PGB. Cousy
100%
B. Scott
100%
SGS. Jones
100%
J. West
100%
SFJ. Havlicek
100%
K. Bryant
100%
PFT. Heinsohn
100%
K. Abdul-Jabbar
100%
CD. Cowens
100%
W. Chamberlain
100%
10:14 38 - 51Tommy Heinsohn scores on the jumper in the paint off the feed from John Havlicek.
9:58Jerry West is fouled on the jumpshot from just outside the paint. Foul #3 on John Havlicek, team foul #1. 38 - 51 
9:58Jerry West makes FT 1 of 2. Jerry West misses FT 2 of 2. 39 - 51 
9:57 39 - 51John Havlicek gathers the rebound.
9:52 39 - 53Sam Jones drills a pull-up jumper from the left side on a pass from Bob Cousy.
9:43Wilt Chamberlain misses the jumper from 3 ft. 39 - 53 
9:42 39 - 53Tommy Heinsohn clears the rebound.
9:29 39 - 53Bob Cousy misses a contested step back jumper from the left side.
9:28Wilt Chamberlain clears the rebound. 39 - 53 
9:09Kareem Abdul-Jabbar hits the front of the rim on the runner in the lane. 39 - 53 
9:08Wilt Chamberlain comes up with the offensive rebound. 39 - 53 
8:48Byron Scott clanks the one-handed shot in the paint. 39 - 53 
8:47 39 - 53Dave Cowens comes down with the rebound.
8:34 39 - 53Dave Cowens misses badly on a jumper from the right side.
8:33Wilt Chamberlain snags the rebound. 39 - 53 
8:26Kareem Abdul-Jabbar hits the fadeaway from the right block on a no-look pass from Jerry West. 41 - 53 
8:21 41 - 53Tommy Heinsohn misses a contested jumpshot from the left wing.
8:20Kareem Abdul-Jabbar takes down the rebound. 41 - 53 
8:10Jerry West misses a contested shot from the left wing. 41 - 53 
8:09 41 - 53Tommy Heinsohn clears the rebound.
8:02 41 - 56Tommy Heinsohn buries a 3pt attempt from the right corner off the feed from John Havlicek.
7:45Kobe Bryant knocks in the pull-up jumper from 13 ft. 43 - 56 
7:30 43 - 59Tommy Heinsohn connects on the 3 pointer from the left wing on a pass from Sam Jones.
7:25Kobe Bryant scores on the 3 pointer from the left wing with the assist by Wilt Chamberlain. 46 - 59 
7:11 46 - 59Tommy 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
PGM. Johnson
100%
D. Johnson
100%
SGJ. West
100%
J. Havlicek
100%
SFK. Bryant
100%
L. Bird
100%
PFK. Abdul-Jabbar
100%
T. Heinsohn
100%
CW. Chamberlain
100%
B. Russell
100%
 
 Boston Celtics
OFF
Los Angeles Lakers
DEF
PGD. Johnson
100%
M. Johnson
100%
SGJ. Havlicek
100%
J. West
100%
SFL. Bird
100%
K. Bryant
100%
PFT. Heinsohn
100%
K. Abdul-Jabbar
100%
CB. Russell
100%
W. Chamberlain
100%
7:11 46 - 59Tommy Heinsohn misses FT 1 of 2. Tommy Heinsohn misses FT 2 of 2.
7:10Kareem Abdul-Jabbar comes up with the rebound. 46 - 59 
6:47Magic Johnson makes a shot from the right side on a great look from Wilt Chamberlain. 48 - 59 
6:24 48 - 59Larry Bird misses the open jumper from the left side.
6:23 48 - 59John Havlicek comes up with the offensive rebound.
6:09 48 - 59Larry Bird comes up short on a driving attempt from 3 ft.
6:08Wilt Chamberlain corrals the rebound. 48 - 59 
5:58Kobe Bryant's floater near the basket is rejected by Bill Russell. 48 - 59 
5:57 48 - 59John Havlicek grabs the rebound.
5:45 48 - 59Tommy 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
PGJ. West
100%
D. Johnson
100%
SGB. Scott
100%
J. White
100%
SFK. Bryant
100%
L. Bird
100%
PFG. Mikan
100%
T. Heinsohn
100%
CW. Chamberlain
100%
B. Russell
100%
 
 Boston Celtics
OFF
Los Angeles Lakers
DEF
PGD. Johnson
100%
B. Scott
100%
SGJ. White
100%
J. West
100%
SFL. Bird
100%
K. Bryant
100%
PFT. Heinsohn
100%
G. Mikan
100%
CB. Russell
100%
W. Chamberlain
100%
5:45 48 - 60Tommy Heinsohn misses FT 1 of 2. Tommy Heinsohn makes FT 2 of 2.
5:29Byron Scott hits a jumper from the right wing on a good pass by Kobe Bryant. 50 - 60 
5:10 50 - 62Jo Jo White lays it in on a good pass by Bill Russell.
4:58Wilt Chamberlain makes the contested shot. 52 - 62 
4:43 52 - 62Jo Jo White loses the ball to Jerry West.
4:34Jerry 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
PGM. Johnson
100%
B. Cousy
100%
SGB. Scott
100%
J. Havlicek
100%
SFK. Bryant
100%
L. Bird
100%
PFG. Mikan
100%
K. McHale
100%
CS. O'Neal
100%
B. Russell
100%
 
 Boston Celtics
OFF
Los Angeles Lakers
DEF
PGB. Cousy
100%
B. Scott
100%
SGJ. Havlicek
100%
M. Johnson
100%
SFL. Bird
100%
K. Bryant
100%
PFK. McHale
100%
G. Mikan
100%
CB. Russell
100%
S. O'Neal
100%
4:29Kobe Bryant misses the open pull-up jumper from the left wing. 52 - 62 
4:28 52 - 62Bob Cousy clears the rebound.
4:19 52 - 64Bob Cousy buries a pull-up jumper from just outside the paint.
4:00Magic Johnson makes the layup, credit an assist to Kobe Bryant. 54 - 64 
3:47 54 - 66Larry Bird knocks in the fadeaway from the free throw line, assist to Kevin McHale.
3:41Shaquille O'Neal comes up short on a floater from the baseline. 54 - 66 
3:40 54 - 66Bob Cousy gathers the rebound.
3:24 54 - 66Kevin McHale misses a contested jumpshot from the left wing.
3:23Shaquille O'Neal corrals the rebound. 54 - 66 
3:14Kobe Bryant clanks the runner. 54 - 66 
3:13Shaquille O'Neal gathers the offensive rebound. 54 - 66 
3:06Magic 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
PGM. Johnson
100%
D. Johnson
100%
SGG. Goodrich
100%
J. Havlicek
100%
SFK. Bryant
100%
L. Bird
100%
PFE. Baylor
100%
K. McHale
100%
CS. O'Neal
100%
B. Russell
100%
 
 Boston Celtics
OFF
Los Angeles Lakers
DEF
PGD. Johnson
100%
G. Goodrich
100%
SGJ. Havlicek
100%
M. Johnson
100%
SFL. Bird
100%
K. Bryant
100%
PFK. McHale
100%
E. Baylor
100%
CB. Russell
100%
S. O'Neal
100%
3:06Magic Johnson makes FT 1 of 1. 57 - 66 
2:48 57 - 66Larry Bird loses the ball to Kobe Bryant.
2:43Kobe Bryant hits a jumpshot from 17 ft off the feed from Elgin Baylor. 59 - 66 
2:20 59 - 68Bill Russell drills a jumper from the right block.
1:57Kobe Bryant misses the fadeaway from just outside the paint. 59 - 68 
1:56 59 - 68Kevin McHale comes down with the rebound.
1:49 59 - 68John Havlicek's pass is stolen by Magic Johnson.
1:38Kobe Bryant misses badly on a 3pt shot. 59 - 68 
1:37 59 - 68Bill Russell comes down with the rebound.
1:24 59 - 70Larry Bird makes the contested shot following a nice pass from Dennis Johnson.
1:18Elgin Baylor hits a step back jumper from 21 ft on a great look from Magic Johnson. 61 - 70 
1:09 61 - 70Larry 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
PGM. Johnson
100%
J. White
100%
SGJ. West
100%
B. Cousy
100%
SFJ. Worthy
100%
K. McHale
100%
PFK. Abdul-Jabbar
100%
L. Bird
100%
CW. Chamberlain
100%
D. Cowens
100%
 
 Boston Celtics
OFF
Los Angeles Lakers
DEF
PGB. Cousy
100%
J. West
100%
SGJ. White
100%
M. Johnson
100%
SFL. Bird
100%
J. Worthy
100%
PFK. McHale
100%
K. Abdul-Jabbar
100%
CD. Cowens
100%
W. Chamberlain
100%
1:01Magic Johnson bobbles the ball and it's a turnover. 61 - 70 
0:50 61 - 72Larry Bird makes the reverse layup off the feed from Bob Cousy.
0:27Wilt Chamberlain misses the open jump hook from the left block. 61 - 72 
0:26Wilt Chamberlain corrals the offensive rebound. 61 - 72 
0:11Jerry West hits the front of the rim on the shot. 61 - 72 
0:10 61 - 72Larry Bird wins the battle for the rebound.
0:00 61 - 74Larry Bird hits a shot from the right side.

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4th Quarter
TimeLos Angeles LakersScoreBoston Celtics
 Offense: Half Court
Defense: Half Court (0)
 Offense: Half Court
Defense: Half Court (0)
 
 Los Angeles Lakers
OFF
Boston Celtics
DEF
PGJ. West
100%
B. Cousy
100%
SGM. Cooper
100%
S. Jones
100%
SFK. Bryant
100%
L. Bird
100%
PFG. Mikan
100%
B. Russell
100%
CW. Chamberlain
100%
K. McHale
100%
 
 Boston Celtics
OFF
Los Angeles Lakers
DEF
PGB. Cousy
100%
J. West
100%
SGS. Jones
100%
M. Cooper
100%
SFL. Bird
100%
K. Bryant
100%
PFK. McHale
100%
G. Mikan
100%
CB. Russell
100%
W. Chamberlain
100%
12:00Los Angeles Lakers inbounds the ball.61 - 74 
11:38Kobe Bryant misses short on a driving attempt from the right block. 61 - 74 
11:37 61 - 74Kevin McHale wins the battle for the rebound.
11:27 61 - 76Kevin McHale hits a floater from close range off the feed from Larry Bird.
11:19Larry Bird comes up with a steal. 61 - 76 
11:05 61 - 78Bob Cousy makes the open perimeter jumper from the left corner.
11:00George 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
PGJ. West
100%
D. Johnson
100%
SGM. Cooper
100%
J. Havlicek
100%
SFJ. Worthy
100%
L. Bird
100%
PFG. Mikan
100%
K. Garnett
100%
CW. Chamberlain
100%
B. Russell
100%
 
 Boston Celtics
OFF
Los Angeles Lakers
DEF
PGD. Johnson
100%
J. West
100%
SGJ. Havlicek
100%
M. Cooper
100%
SFL. Bird
100%
J. Worthy
100%
PFK. Garnett
100%
G. Mikan
100%
CB. Russell
100%
W. Chamberlain
100%
11:00George Mikan makes FT 1 of 2. George Mikan makes FT 2 of 2. 63 - 78 
10:53 63 - 78John Havlicek misses the open perimeter jumper.
10:52Michael Cooper comes down with the rebound. 63 - 78 
10:40Jerry West drills a 3pt shot from the left wing, credit an assist to Michael Cooper. 66 - 78 
10:34 66 - 78Dennis Johnson's jumpshot from 17 ft is denied by George Mikan.
10:32 66 - 80John Havlicek tips it up and in.
10:21Jerry West's jumpshot from just outside the paint is tipped away by Bill Russell. 66 - 80 
10:20 66 - 80John Havlicek wins the battle for the rebound.
10:05 66 - 82Kevin Garnett hits a shot attempt from the right corner following a nice pass from Dennis Johnson.
9:57James 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
PGM. Johnson
100%
J. White
100%
SGJ. West
100%
B. Cousy
100%
SFK. Bryant
100%
L. Bird
100%
PFE. Baylor
100%
R. Parish
100%
CS. O'Neal
100%
K. McHale
100%
 
 Boston Celtics
OFF
Los Angeles Lakers
DEF
PGB. Cousy
100%<