LOS ANGELES (LALATE) – The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Boston Celtics in tonight’s Celtics vs Lakers Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Final score of the Celtics vs Lakers game 1 tonight was 89-102.
Top performers tonight were Boston’s Pierce with 21 Pts, 8 Reb, 3 Ast, 1 Blk and Los Angeles’ Gasol with 23 Pts, 12 Reb, 3 Ast, 1 Stl, 3 Blk.
The Lakers were ahead on scoring all four quarters tonight. Top numbers for Boston were Pierce with 21, Garnett with 14, Rondo with 13, and Allen 12. Top numbers for Los Angles were Bryant with 27, Gasol with 23, and Artest with 12.
Celtics were 42% on shooting, 10% on 3 points, and 83% from the foul line. Lakers on the other hand were 47% on shooting, 29% on 3 pointers and 77% at the foul line.
Kobe Bryant told press after tonight’s the following “Our intent was to get the ball, rebound the ball, and keep offensive on.” When asked about potential distractions like Chris Rock tonight, Kobe said “Nothing else matters. Our attention is critical.”
Game 2 is Sunday night back at Staples Center, tipoff shortly after 8 pm EST 5 pm PST.
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