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By Gary Dzen

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LOS ANGELES — The locker rooms were fairly quiet during the media access portion before tonight’s game. The Celtics locker room is impossibly small, with players stretching on the floor in between crowds of reporters trying to get interviews. Ray Allen talked, and we’ll post a video of that shortly.

Paul Pierce is back in his hometown, but he rarely speaks pregame, and tonight was no exception. He had ice bags taped around both knees, though he didn’t appear to be limping when he walked.

  • Celtics veteran P.J. Brown worked closely with Leon Powe on the court before the game. Powe had the big game in Game 2, but Brown is clearly his calming influence.

    On the other end, Derek Fisher came out alone to do some shooting for the Lakers. Still haven’t seen any of LA’s other starters on the floor.

  • The pregame music played on the PA system here at the Staples Center is not nearly as loud as it is at the TD Banknorth Garden.
  • There’s a reporter here covering the game for “Access Hollywood”. That in itself is not unusual, except he’s wearing a Pau Gasol shirt.
  • American Idol winner David Cook will perform tonight’s national anthem. Heard him warming up before the game, and it was so-so at best.

    The locker rooms are opening soon. We’ll talk to some players and get back to you in a bit.

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