Lakers vs Celtics Game 1 2010 NBA Finals - Kobe 30 points

Lakers: 102 Celtics: 89
Next game: (6/6) @ home
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Bryant scored 30 points, Gasol had 23 points and 14 rebounds, and defending champion Los Angeles got tough in a 102-89 victory over Boston in Game 1 on Thursday night.

Artest scored 15 points after his tangle with Pierce in the opening minute of the 12th finals meeting between the NBA's most scintillating rivals. It was the opening salvo in a gritty physical effort against the Celtics, who memorably pushed around the Lakers while winning their 2008 finals matchup in six games.

The Lakers are the champs now, and they're not giving it up without a tussle or two.

"I knew it was going to be physical. That's a given," Gasol said. "After consecutive finals, we understand the nature of the game. We understand who our rival is, how they play. You've got to compete, and you've got to match that physicality, that aspect of the game to be successful."

Pierce scored 24 points and Kevin Garnett added 16 after a slow start for the Celtics, who might not want to know Lakers coach Phil Jackson's teams in Los Angeles and Chicago have won 47 straight playoff series after winning Game 1.

"I wish I had put it in the bank, so to speak," said Jackson, the 10-time champion. "We've got to play this out. ... Our defense stiffened at various points in the game, was very effective. We've got a lot of work ahead of us, but it's nice to know that (the 47-0 streak) is on our side."

Game 2 is Sunday night at Staples Center.

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[G0000MBA]

spurs wont keep up the pace they are at

the healthy lakers will dominate this 2011 year

fuck goran dragic

and fuck paul pierce artest would beat the shit outta him, idgaf if hes from inglewood he is a big fat pussy

[123nigahigasucks]

See? This is LA actually winning when it counts. Season doesnt matter. When post-season comes, Lakers are the best.

[wfrezza1]

I hate Lakers

[arkbishopbonkerboy]

watching kobe playing and been high is like playing a video games yeah he's that good...

[encognito21]

We got tacos that night

[zxcadef]

@yosoyjosue sorry bout that I just think Nash is the best pg in the league I meant I get too carried away when people say that Nash sucks

[yosoyjosue]

@zxcadef Nash is great. But the best ever? That is quite a bold statement. If I were to go with a pg with no rings I'd have to say Stockton. Plus, there are so many different types of point guards - Magic played a very different type of game than the two I just mentioned. Nash sure is fun to watch, though, and a good guy at that.

[0492panda]

length is nothing..unless u use it ;) ahaha

[thetrialshot]

look at the lakers now...

[zxcadef]

You'll get swept again @1990ThunderBolt don't worry the suns are winning it ll this year with the best pg ever to play the game Steve Nash

[1990Thunderbolt]

It doesn't matter if we got swept last year because this year The Lakers will be bigger, badder and better.

[millzdaddy1]

let me just say in defense of my lakers that kobe, fish, and bynum played great. on the other hand, what in the fuck was odom, s blake, artest, and gasols problem. they played like grade schoolers. Gasol wasnt even tryin and blake turned the ball over every chance he got and meta world peace couldnt hit a fuckin lay up...smfh. it wasnt kobes fault it was his delerious team mates but they will be back this or next year. fuck the lockout also