NBA Finals (Game 2) Highlight

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With the uncertainty of Pierce's right knee, the Celtics play with more urgency in the first three quarters. This is partly reflected in the disparity of free-throw attempt, 38-10 to their favour. But it is also to do with the somewhat surprising inexperience of the Lakers, unable to counter the momentum when needed and playing soft at time. It results a 22 points lead for the C's into fourth quarter. The C's then becomes complacent, and the L's is able to build on their momentum.

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Lakers' 41 points quarter is their largest against the Celtics in the playoff. This will give them psychological edge going back home. They have made a number of adjustment including establishing the post-game using Pau Gasol, and isolating Kobe at times to prevent C's defence help.

Celtics have played an efficient game, registered 31 assists and 52.9% shooting. The way they play is just nice to watch. It seems that the whole team, including the bench, is now peaking.

Pierce has 28 points and 8 assists. Leon Powe comes off the bench for 21 points. Rajon Rondo has 16 assists. Kevin Garnett and PJ Brown, in my opinion, are the unsung heros, defending the pick-n-roll and playing tough in the paint.

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Celtics-Cavaliers Game (Round 4) Highlight

Neither team play well. The Cavaliers are playing the second night in a row and have yet to settle their rotation. The Celtics are adjusting, an evening after returning from the long West coast trip. So their head-to-head now stand at 2-2. Watch highlight (NBA TV).

The Cavs use Ben Wallace to keep Kevin Garnett out of the post, but Garnett burns Wallace with series of jumpers in pick-n-rolls play.

With the Pistons losing, the Celtics are now leading by 3 games.

On a separate note, the Celtics have signed veteran P.J. Brown as free-agent, adding defence and strengh to their PF position.