Game 5

There was reason to hope after game 4 that the Lakers would be broken mentally and not be able to come back and win any more games. They dispelled that notion with a strong game 5, forcing the series back to Boston.

The Celtics didn't "choke" this one away. They had an opportunity to win, sure. There were some bounces and calls that didn't go our way. But the Lakers flat out won the game. Hats off to them. There's a reason why they won the West. They are a good team.

The thing is, the Celtics are still the better team.

Celtics in 6!

Until next time,
JT