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[mickey]

Los Angeles Lakers (69-29) at Boston Celtics (79-24)



Bryant went just 9 for 26 in Game 1 and has only made 33 percent of his
attempts in three games all losses against the Celtics this season.
Garnett started strongly in Game 1 and finished with 24 points and 13 rebounds.
But he was only 3 for 13 in the second half, missing nine consecutive shots in one stretch and went only 1 of 6 from the floor in the fourth quarter.

The Celtics are a little banged up after game 1 and Paul Pierce's knee will be a big issue. He has refused to get an MRI and will play, but the extent of his injury is not known. Celtics center Kendrick Perkins also has a sprained ankle, but will play in game 2. The Fakers had their chances in game 1, but Bryant uncharacteristically missed several wide-open shots. Pau Gasol played decent, but his numbers have gone down in each playoff series. If he plays well it opens up the court for both Bryant and Lamar Odom. If Gasol has a good game the Lakers have a great chance to win. The Celtics Ray Allen scored 19 points, but did not shoot well going 5/13 from the floor. The Lakers bench also has to help out, as in game 1 they only scored 15 points. A major key to this game will be how Pierce plays on his gimpy knee. If he is limited it greatly hurts the Celtics scoring, as counting on Ray Allen to pick up the scoring slack is a dicey situation, especially since the 2008 playoffs have not been his best games. Across the board the numbers were pretty much the same for both teams, except for rebounds, but the Celtics hit open shots in the clutch and the Fakers did not. Look for that to change in game 2. The Fakers will play better and the Celtics are a little banged up. Look for a different game and for Kobe to play like the NBA MVP, which he deserves. The Wiz feels that the Fackers will win a close one and go back to LA tied for the series.

Wiz's best: LA Fakers

[Slyce]

With ya Mick!

[Chicago RED]

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