Lakers, 55-52 (half)
It’s Game 4 all over again.
The Celtics cut a 17-point lead at the start of the second quarter to three points at the break as the Lakers lead, 55-52. And they’ve done it with defense, limiting Los Angeles to 16 points in the second quarter.
Kobe Bryant broke out for 15 points in the first quarter, but he was held scoreless in the second. The Lakers hit 5 of 8 threes in the first quarter, and just 1 of 7 in the second.
Paul Pierce is leading the way for the Celtics with 18 points. The Celtics have gotten their shooting back up near 50 percent.
It’s amazing how quiet it is in here. Fans seem like they’re just expecting the Lakers to blow this game. That can’t be helping the team much.
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