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LOS ANGELES (AP) - The Boston Celtics werent dissapoint that Phil Jackson disrespected themtelevision.
Besides, Jackson was wrong.
During a timeout nearby the finish of Game 5 of the NBA finals, Jackson was heardABCs revelation his Los Angeles Lakers that "this organisation loses some-more games in the fourth entertain than any organisation in the league. They know how to lose games and they"re display us that now."
"You know, hes right," Paul Pierce pronounced to delight when asked about Jacksons comments. "What you usually said, thats been the law for us via the unchanging season."
No it wasn"t.
The Celtics lost thirteen times in the unchanging deteriorate when they led in the fourth quarter, according to STATS LLC. That didnt even arrange in the tip 10 and was 10 at the at the back of Washingtons league-leading total.
Right or wrong, Pierce accepted because Jackson had to contend it.
"Hes ostensible to contend something similar to that," Pierce said. "I probably would contend the same thing if I was a manager in that situation. It doesnt worry me at all."
Perhaps Jackson was confused with an additional stat. Boston lost fourteen times when heading by stand in digits at any point in a game, according to STATS, second usually to Memphis" 17.
This time, the Celtics heldfor a 92-86 victory. Kevin Garnett had small to contend when asked about Jacksons comments.
"No greeting at all," he said. "I"m seeking brazen to Game 6. I couldnt caring less what Phil Jackson is articulate about."
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TRAIL POSITION: The Lakers dont have most new experience personification when they route in a postseason series.
Bostons 92-86 feat Sunday night in Game 5 gave the Celtics a 3-2 lead, the initial time Los Angeles has trailed in a array given losing the opener of the second-round array opposite HoustonMay 4, 2009. The Lakers had given played five true array but trailing at any point.
Only 6 teams have lost Game 5 when the finals were scored equally 2-2 and come at the back of to win the series. The last was the Rockets, who kick the New York Knicks in Games 6 and 7 at home to win the 1994 title.
Boston manager Doc Rivers wasthat Knicks team.
"We had opportunities, obviously, in Games 6 and 7," Rivers said. "You know, thats a sour mental recall patently for me. I was harmed sittingthe bench, so it usually felt similar to you couldnt assistance individually. You know, as a organisation we had a lot of great opportunities in that series, in Game 6 and 7 if you remember. But it usually didnt happen."
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NOT YET LIKE MIKE: Derek Fisher came in to the NBA finalsthe verge of flitting Michael Jordan in a statistical category. Hes still waiting.
Fisher has 41 3-pointers in the finals, great for fourththe career list. He needs one to tie the Hall of Famer and six-time champion, but hes longed for all eight attempts from at the at the back of the arc.
The Lakers have shot usually twenty-nine percent from 3-point range in the series.
Kobe Bryant did move past Jordan in to second place with 47 3-pointers after creation fourteen so far in the series. The career personality is Robert Horry, Bryant and Fishers former teammate who done 56.
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TURN THE OTHER CHEEK: At slightest the Boston Celtics removing the technical fouls in Game 5 could means them.
Boston was called for dual Sunday night. Rajon Rondo got one when he shoved Ron Artest after Artests tough foulKevin Garnett, and Ray Allen the alternative when he and Derek Fisher were whistled for double-technicals.
"I dont similar to that stuff," Celtics manager Doc Rivers said. "Lets usually play. It was physical. There was a lot of pulling going on, but we kept removing the technicals.
"You know, and I assimilate you wish to take up for your teammates, and that is good, but strength infrequently is on foot away, and I discuss it the guys that all the time. If you wish to show toughness, toughness is on foot afar from all the alternative stuff."
Not that his players are listening.
The Celtics are an romantic organisation disposed to technical fouls. Kendrick Perkins and Rasheed Wallace both have 6 during the postseason, withdrawal them one afar from an involuntary one-game suspension.
So Rivers knows hes not removing his players to change.
"Listen, I"ve attempted with all of them. Clearly nothing of that has worked," he said. "We have dual guys one tech away. I dont know if relaxing down and us goes together. I would love that, but it hasnt worked out really well."
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