Paul Pierce establishes position against Kobe Bryant. Pierce led Boston with 39 points and Bryant led all scorers with 40. (Danny Moloshok / AP)
Laker forward Devean George tries to shoot past the defense of Celtic forward Raef LaFrentz. (Ken Hively / LAT)
Paul Pierce draws a foul from Laker center Chris Mihm on his way to scoring during the first half. (Danny Moloshok / AP)
Kobe Bryant takes the ball to the basket against Boston’s Tony Allen. (Ken Hively / LAT)
Former Pittsburgh Steeler running back Jerome Bettis reacts to highlights of Super Bowl XL on the screen above the court. (Danny Moloshok / AP)
Kobe Bryant gives his opinion to referee Violet Palmer during Sunday’s game against the Celtics. (Danny Moloshok / AP)
Celtic forward Paul Pierce, who grew up in Inglewood, celebrates along with teammate Tony Allen after Boston defeated the Lakers, 112-111, Sunday. (Danny Moloshok / AP)
