Los Angeles Lakers send the NBA Finals to Game 7
The Los Angeles Lakers claimed a 28–18 lead in the first quarter, routing the Boston Celtics Tuesday to force a deciding Game 7 in the NBA Finals.
Kobe Bryant pulled 26 points and 11 rebounds Tuesday, while the Lakers got contributions from all over the court to take a 28–18 lead in the opening frame. Bryant bounced back from a 92–86 loss in Game 5. Pau Gasol added 17 points, 13 rebounds and nine assists for the Lakers, narrowly missing a triple-double. Ron Artest finished with 15 points.
Precious for covering against the big Lakers lineup, Celtics big man Kendrick Perkins injured his knee halfway through the first quarter, creating more problems for Boston. Ray Allen led Boston with 19 points, along with 13 points from Paul Pierce and 12 from Kevin Garnett. Rajon Rondo scored 10 points, five rebounds and six assists for the Celtics.
Game 7 happens to be the 12th Finals meeting between the two most successful franchises in NBA Championship history. If the Lakers manage to pummel the Celtics on Thursday at Staples Center they will become the first repeat champions in the NBA, seeing as they have already captured three straight titles in 2000, 2001 and 2002.
Needless to say, the Lakers are the favorite at LinesMaker and have the highest odds of winning the NBA Finals; you need to wager $260 to win $100. While, you can lay $100 to win $220 on the underdogs at LinesMaker.
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