Xs and O’s
Times Staff Writer
Three keys from Game 1
Fourth and out: Lakers fail to execute down the stretch and lose.
Knee strain: Celtics take control once Pierce returns from injury.
Physical toughness: Boston’s pressure too much for the Lakers.
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Three keys to Game 2
Rebounding: Lakers have to do a better job on the defensive boards.
Ball movement: Guess what, Lakers? Boston wants Kobe Bryant to take every shot.
Three-point shooting: Lakers’ perimeter shooting did not get it done in Game 1.
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