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Mass. gov raising funds with Lakers' Magic Johnson Fri Jun  4 15:01:00 2010 EST

BOSTON (AP) - Massachusetts Gov. Deval (deh-VAL') Patrick is taking advantage of the NBA Finals being played in Boston to hold a re-election campaign fundraiser featuring Los Angeles Lakers Hall of Famer Earvin ``Magic'' Johnson.

The hoops legend and one-time rival of former Boston Celtics star Larry Bird will join Celtics co-owner Steve Pagliuca (pah-lee-OOH'-kah).

Pagliuca's unsuccessful run for U.S. Senate earlier this year was managed by the Democratic governor's political adviser Dou

Celtics' powerful defense missing in Game 1 Thu Jun  3 23:12:00 2010 EST
o years ago, and if they don't regain their toughness, the Boston Celtics might quickly be shoved right off the NBA finals stage.

The Celtics were dominated in the paint, the area they usually control, sending them to a 102-89 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday in Game 1.

The stats were stunning: The Lakers outrebounded the Celtics 42-31 and had a 48-30 advantage in points in the paint. Second-chance points were 16-0.Copyright © 2005 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. Th

Lakers hold edge after physical first half in Game 1 of NBA Finals Thu Jun  3 22:27:54 2010 EST
Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - Kobe Bryant scored 12 points in a first half best summarized by physical play and foul trouble, as the Los Angeles Lakers hold a 50-41 halftime edge over Boston in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. In a championship series matching the last two NBA champions, the defending- champion Lakers matched Boston's highly-publicized defensive intensity in the opening 24 minutes. Lamar Odom was whistled for three fouls while three other Lakers have two fouls at the half. Tony A
Lakers, Celtics renew rivalry in Game 1 of NBA Finals Thu Jun  3 10:33:05 2010 EST
(Sports Network) - The latest chapter in one of the most storied rivalries in sports tips off tonight as the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers welcome the Boston Celtics to Staples Center for Game 1 of the NBA Finals. The league's two marquee franchises will be fighting over the Lawrence O'Brien Trophy for a record 12th time. Their finals history dates all the way back to the 1958-59 season when the Lakers still called Minneapolis home. Boston and the game's ultimate winner, Bill Russell, d
Bynum's knee refills with fluid after procedure Wed Jun  2 17:12:00 2010 EST

LOS ANGELES (AP) -Four years into his NBA career, Andrew Bynum is still trying to make it through his first full postseason.

The oft-injured Los Angeles Lakers center went through a limited practice Wednesday for the first time since having his balky right knee drained on Monday. Bynum was hoping the procedure would reduce the swelling, but he says that didn't happen and his knee has filled with fluid again.

Bynum was helpless to stop the Boston Celtics' pummeling of the Lakers in the NBA

Bryant has a chance to stamp his legacy Tue Jun  1 12:08:10 2010 EST
Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) - It took longer than he had hoped but by finally stepping out of Shaquille O'Neal's enormous shadow last season, many felt Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant put the final stamp on a brilliant basketball legacy. He didn't. Four NBA championships, an MVP award and an Olympic Gold Medal may have already convinced those of us who cover the game that Bryant is one of the all-time greats. But, he still has something left to prove to himself -- Kobe has to bea
Lakers' Gasol won't play for Spain in Worlds Tue Jun  1 08:19:15 2010 EST
Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - Los Angeles Lakers center Pau Gasol said Tuesday he won't play for Spain at this summer's World Championship. Gasol made the comments on his personal website, saying he needs a rest after the rigors of a long NBA season and postseason. The Lakers will play the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals, starting Thursday. "After a period of reflection with my doctors, physical trainers and physical therapists, both Spanish and American, I informed the President of the S
Lakers C Bynum has knee drained Mon May 31 20:23:21 2010 EST
Los Angeles, LA (Sports Network) - Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum had his right knee drained on Monday in preparation for Thursday's Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics. Bynum hyperextended the knee in Game 6 of the conference quarterfinal series against Oklahoma City, and the team later found a small tear of the anterior horn of his lateral meniscus. The 22-year-old recently averaged 7.2 points and 5.7 rebounds in the Lakers' six-game victory over the Suns in the confer
NBA Finals Preview - LA Lakers vs. Boston Mon May 31 12:42:27 2010 EST
(Sports Network) - If Yogi Berra were talking NBA Finals, the baseball legend might be tempted to break out his famous "It's deja vu all over again" line. The league's two marquee franchises, the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers, will fight over the Lawrence O'Brien Trophy for a record 12th time when the finals kick off in Hollywood on Thursday. When you talk rivalries, the Lakers-Celtics is right up there with Yankees- Red Sox and Ohio State-Michigan as the best in all of sports. Their fi
Lakers oust Suns to set up Finals date with Boston Sun May 30 02:11:06 2010 EST
Phoenix, AZ (Sports Network) - Kobe Bryant poured in 37 points as the Los Angeles Lakers gained their third straight trip to the NBA Finals with a 111-103 win over the Suns. The defending NBA champions, who eliminated Phoenix in six games in the Western Conference finals, will have a familiar foe in the title series. For the second time in three years and for a record 12th time in NBA history, the Lakers will battle the Boston Celtics for the championship. Last year, the Lakers secured their 15
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