The Lakers just won a couple of minutes ago, the score was 103-98.
Derek Fisher made many key free throws late in the game, and he shot 8-of-11 at the line. He finished with 15.
Kobe Bryant had 15 of his 25 points in the first quarter, and also added 7 rebounds and 5 steals. Lamar Odom had 20 points, 11 rebounds, and 4 blocks, and Pau Gasol had 19 points, 13 rebounds, and 6 assists. Jordan Farmar had a great game off the bench, having 11 points.
Paul Pierce had 38 points for the Celtics, 16 of them coming from the free throw line. Ray Allen shot 4-of-13 from the field, scoring 16. Kevin Garnett had 13 points and! 14 rebounds. Garnett and Pierce each had 5 fouls. Allen fouled out. So much for your "Big Three".
Game 6 is in Boston on Tuesday.
