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Celtics, 84-57 (2:57, 3rd quarter)

The Lakers look like a beaten team. They’re a step slow to every loose ball. And time is running out.

Rajon Rondo (13 points) and Ray Allen (14 points) have joined Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce in double figures as the Celtics are refusing to let the Lakers cut into this lead. Los Angeles is still hovering around 38 percent shooting.

There’s a quiet anticipation in the building.

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