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Lakers fans: 'We want Boston'

May, 20, 2010

5/20/10

10:27

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By Chris Forsberg | ESPNBoston.com

Juan Ocampo/NBAE/Getty ImagesCould we see a rematch of the 2008 NBA Finals?

With the Celtics and Lakers on top of their respective conference finals, 2-0, the fans in Los Angeles took the first step in expressing excitement around another potential Finals clash by chanting, "We want Boston!" during Wednesday's Game 2 victory over the Suns at the Staples Center.

Click HERE to read more about the LA-Phoenix series in Thursday's Daily Dime.

Chris Forsberg

Celtics reporter, ESPNBoston.com

Covered Celtics since 2007
Emmy award-winning videographer
Joined ESPNBoston.com in 2009

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shootaround: mind over matter for ailing Celtics and Doc Rivers on offensive changes to aid Paul Pierce -- http://t.co/uTC24bse
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Of all earthly creatures, humans alone have the power to choose. Unknown source Dr. Shaquille Oneal
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The Truth hurts (and the 76ers know it) http://t.co/ScgiJVOR (via Jackie MacMullan)
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RT @z_bra1: @Avery_Bradley Can I get a RT please I am a huge fan and look up to you so much !
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rapid reaction: execution that carried the Celtics late in Game 1 disappears in Game 2 loss to 76ers: http://t.co/W95VPVq1
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Avery Bradley walks back to the bench area during break before 4th quarter.
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Before you get too optimistic, the team did not specify which game of this series that 4th quarter would occur.
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Further update from Celtics: Avery Bradley's left shoulder came out, may return for 4th quarter.
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No Avery Bradley as C's return for second half; Ray Allen headed out with starters.
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Celtics on Avery Bradley: Sore left shoulder, will be evaluated at half.
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Avery Bradley in a world of pain after getting blocked. Would guess the shoulder came out again.
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pregame: Mickael Pietrus will need arthroscopic surgery; hints at possible Boston return: http://t.co/nk4AQ4HZ
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Pietrus also said he's eager to return: “These guys in here want me back, so when July 1st comes, I want to be as healthy as I can be."
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UPCOMING GAMES

	W-L	PF	PA	HM	AW	STK	L10
BOS	5-3	86.8	83.3	4-1	1-2	L1	5-3
PHI	5-3	86.1	84.9	3-0	2-3	W1	5-3

	W-L	PF	PA	HM	AW	STK	L10
BOS	5-3	86.8	83.3	4-1	1-2	L1	5-3
PHI	5-3	86.1	84.9	3-0	2-3	W1	5-3

	W-L	PF	PA	HM	AW	STK	L10
PHI	5-3	86.1	84.9	3-0	2-3	W1	5-3
BOS	5-3	86.8	83.3	4-1	1-2	L1	5-3

TEAM	W	L	GB	PF	PA
Boston	39	27	-	91.8	89.3
New York	36	30	3.0	97.8	94.6
Philadelphia	35	31	4.0	93.6	89.3
Toronto	23	43	16.0	90.6	94.0
Brooklyn	22	44	17.0	93.0	99.0

TEAM LEADERS

POINTS

Paul Pierce

PTS	AST	STL	MIN
19.4	4.5	1.1	34.0

OTHER LEADERS

Rebounds

K. Garnett

8.2

Assists

R. Rondo

11.7

Steals

R. Rondo

1.8

Blocks

J. O'Neal

1.7

MAY 2012

Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
		1 @ATL W 87 - 80	2	3	4 ATL W 90 - 84	5
6 ATL W 101 - 79	7	8 @ATL L 86 - 87	9	10 ATL W 83 - 80	11	12 PHI W 92 - 91
13	14 PHI L 81 - 82	15	16 @PHI 7:00 PM ET	17	18 @PHI 8:00 PM ET	19
20	21 PHI	22	23 @PHI	24	25	26 PHI
27	28	29	30	31

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