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2010 NBA Finals: Lakers vs. Celtics

The Los Angeles Lakers. The Boston Celtics. Together, they own half the titles in all of NBA history. And for the second time in three years, they met in the Finals. In 2008, the Celtics were an unstoppable force, but in 2010 they were older and slower. Meanwhile, the Lakers had gotten much better, adding Ron Artest to deal with Paul Pierce. And a tougher version of Pau Gasol showed up as well. It was all they needed to secure back-to-back titles and their 16th NBA crown. ( 32 photos total)

Longtime Los Angeles Lakers teammates Derek Fisher (left) and Kobe Bryant hold the championship and MVP trophies respectively after beating the Boston Celtics for the NBA title June 17 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. (Bill Greene/Globe Staff)

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The Boston Celtics' Glen Davis grabs a loose ball in front of the Lakers' Kobe Bryant during Game 1 in Los Angeles June 3. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) #

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The Laker Girls cheer behind a row of photographers covering Game 2 in Los Angeles June 6. (MARK RALSTON/AFP/Getty Images) #

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The Celtics' Paul Pierce attempts a shot over the Lakers' Andrew Bynum during Game 2 in Los Angeles June 6. (Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) #

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The Lakers' Andrew Bynum tries to fight through the swarming defense of the Celtics' Rasheed Wallace, Tony Allen, and Glen Davis during Game 2 in Los Angeles June 6. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) #

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The Lakers' Kobe Bryant wipes away sweat as the seconds tick away on a Game 2 loss to the Celtics in Los Angeles June 6. (REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson) #

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The Celtics' Ray Allen (left) celebrated with teammate Paul Pierce near the end of their Game 2 victory in Los Angeles June 6. Allen set a Finals record with eight three-point shots in a single game. #

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Celtics players Brian Scalabrine, Kevin Garnett, and Nate Robinson surround coach Doc Rivers after Rivers ran onto the court to call a turnover-preventing timeout late in the fourth quarter of Game 2 in Los Angeles June 6. #

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The Lakers' Andrew Bynum (left) and the Celtics' Kevin Garnett fight for a rebound during Game 3 in Boston June 8. (AP Photo/Don Emmert/Pool) #

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The Celtics' Kevin Garnett and the Lakers' Pau Gasol fight for a rebound during Game 3 in Boston June 8. (Jim Davis/Globe Staff) #

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The Celtics' Kevin Garnett, Kendrick Perkins, and Rasheed Wallace plead with referees during the Celtics three-game homestand in Boston. (Jim Davis/Globe Photo) #

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The Lakers' Derek Fisher (left) and Sasha Vujacic embrace after their Game 3 victory in Boston June 8. #

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Referee Bennett Salvatore listens to Lakers coach Phil Jackson during Game 3 in Boston June 8. #

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Celtics coach Doc Rivers reacts to a all during Game 3 in Boston June 8. (DON EMMERT/AFP/Getty Images) #

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The Celtics' Paul Pierce rips a rebound away from the Lakers' Kobe Bryant during Game 5 in Boston June 13. (Jim Davis/Globe Photo) #

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The Celtics' Paul Pierce walks off the court tired but happy after beating the Lakers in Game 5 to take a 3-2 series lead in Boston June 13. (Jim Davis/Globe Staff) #

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The Celtics' Paul Pierce is fouled by the Lakers' Kobe Bryant on a drive during Game 5 in Boston June 13. (Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) #

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The Celtics' "Shrek and Donkey", also known as Glen Davis and Nate Robinson, celebrate a Davis score in Game 4 in Boston June 10. (Jim Davis/Globe Staff) #

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The Celtics' Kevin Garnett reacts to a call in Game 4 in Boston June 10. (Stan Grossfeld/Globe Staff) #

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The Celtics' Nate Robinson dives after a loose ball during Game 4 in Boston June 10. (Stan Grossfeld/Globe Staff) #

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The Celtics' Rajon Rondo crashes into the stands chasing a loose ball during Game 5 in Boston June 13. (Stan Grossfeld/Globe Staff) #

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The Celtics' Kevin Garnett winds up on top of the Lakers' Derek Fisher during a struggle for the ball which draws Kobe Bryant (left) and Pau Gasol as well during Game 6 in Los Angeles June 15. (Christian Petersen/Getty Images) #

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The Celtics' Kendrick Perkins lies in pain after injuring his knee early in Game 6 in Los Angeles June 15. He did not return to the game or the series. (REUTERS/Mike Blake) #

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The Lakers' Kobe Bryant looks to the officials for a call during Game 7 in Los Angeles June 17. (REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson) #

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The Lakers' Derek Fisher fouls the Celtics' Paul Pierce while they fight for a loose ball during Game 7 in Los Angeles June 17. (Jim Davis/Globe Staff) #

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The Celtics' Kevin Garnett fouls the Lakers' Kobe Bryant during Game 7 in Los Angeles June 17. (Jim Davis/Globe Staff) #

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The Lakers' Ron Artest (left) and the Celtics' Paul Pierce scuffle during Game 7 in Los Angeles June 17, earning double-technical fouls for their troubles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) #

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The Lakers' Pau Gasol calls a timeout while the Celtics' Tony Allen tries to pry the ball loose during Game 7 in Los Angeles June 17. (Jim Davis/Globe Staff) #

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The Celtics' Paul Pierce waits for the call from the referee after the ball went out of bounds during Game 7 in Los Angeles June 17. (Jim Davis/Globe Staff) #

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As the Lakers took control in the fourth quarter, Pau Gasol celebrated a basket with Kobe Bryant during Game 7 in Los Angeles June 17. (REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson) #

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Lakers fans celebrate in Los Angeles after their team won the Finals June 17. (REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni) #

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Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had some kind words for Celtics coach Doc Rivers in the locker room after Game 7. (Jim Davis/Globe Staff) #



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Fotos muy zarpadas

Posted by Diego June 19, 10 12:39 AM
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yoyoyoyo - Go LAKERS GO - That's how we ROLL!

Posted by LAKERS 1 0 5 9 June 19, 10 05:10 AM
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The Celtics played great. They could have easily won it. We were very fortunate to win but we won. So for any comments about you didn't have garnett last year, we didn't have bynum and ariza two years ago. I believe the biggest fear of boston fan is #17, which we are so close to now. I also believe we are closer to 17 than you are to 18. unless... boston puts together another back to back 49 and 58 loss seasons... mchale has no one else to trade to boston... one word boston... LOTTERY...

Posted by Ronnie Laker June 19, 10 01:41 PM
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The Ref's handed the Lakers the Title.
Without a doubt, other than game 6, Boston was and is the better team.

The ref's did not make the calls in favor of Boston, (for some reason)?

The Celtics, fouls were even puzzling to some of the announers. They could not believe some of the calls against Boston. Yes, they played it back and saw the errors?

Posted by DEE Ellsworth June 21, 10 08:26 PM
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Boston was great but the LAKERS are LEGENDS!

Posted by ROB GIN June 28, 10 12:41 PM
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Kobe Bryant is a big cry baby when he looses or misses a three and is a baaaaad example BOOOOOO! Kobe.

Posted by derek July 28, 10 03:49 PM
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The Lakers can really pull the trigger on a CP3 deal or at least something with more bang than a Steve Blake pick up then they'll be in really great shape. i am trying to figure out the cheapest tickets and it looks like the parking ticket is the closest ill get to see the game. Anyway , The Lakers are on top for a reason.

Posted by Lakers October 5, 10 12:27 PM
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