RealGM Wiretap: L.A. Survives Game Three
The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Boston Celtics 87-81 on Tuesday night to avoid falling into a 0-3 in the NBA Finals.L.A. trailed by two points heading into the fourth quarter but mounted a comeback midway through the final period to secure a Game Three victory.
Kobe Bryant had 36 points and 7 rebounds, and Sasha Vujacic added 20 points off the bench for the Lakers, who shot 44% from the floor and attempted twelve more foul shots than Boston.
Pau Gasol struggled, tallying 9 points and 12 rebounds on 3-for-8 shooting. Lamar Odom failed to show up once again, as well, posting 4 points and 9 rebounds on 2-for-9 shooting. Odom also had five fouls and five turnovers in the win.
Ray Allen led the Celtics with 25 points while Kevin Garnett posted his customary double-double with 13 points and 12 boards in the loss.
Paul Pierce, playing close to home, had difficulty for the first time in the Finals. He had 6 points and 6 boards, shooting a dismal 2-for-14 from the field.
Boston made just 34% of their shots but went 8-for-18 from behind the three-point line.
Rajon Rondo missed some time after sprain…………
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