Lakers snap Celtics 19 game winning streak
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Bill Jempty | Thursday, December 25, 2008 |
Boston hadn’t lost a game since November 14th. From AP-
Kobe Bryant had 27 points, nine rebounds and five assists, Pau Gasol scored seven of his 20 points in the final three minutes, and the Lakers beat Boston 92-83 Thursday to snap the Celtics’ franchise-record 19-game winning streak.
The game was the first between the teams since the Celtics romped to a 131-92 victory in Game 6 of the Finals last June to win their first championship in 22 years and league-high 17th title.
LA coach Phil Jackson also notched his 1,000th victory.
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