Ray Allen buried a record eight three pointers and scored a post-season high 32 points.Allen put on a shooting display reminiscient of Michael Jordan’s superb performance in game one of the 1992 finals opener against Portland.
Rajon Rondo scored 10 of his 19 points in the fourth quarter and made some key free throws in the final minute to help clinch the win for the Celtics. Rondo, the shortest (6ft 1in) of all five Celtic starters, finished with 12 rebounds and 10 assists for the triple double.
Pau Gasol had 25 points and eight rebounds and Andrew Bynum and Kobe Bryant each scored 21 points for the Lakers who suffered their first loss at home in the playoffs after nine straight wins.
Bryant, who was in foul trouble late in the game, also had six assists and five rebounds but committed five turnovers.
The Celtics stepped up their play from the opening tipoff in game two after a lethargic game one of the best-of-seven series.
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