Boston goes to goal.

Despite 38 points from Kobe Bryant, Boston Celtics have emerged 92-86 to take the advantage to the Finals. Led by Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett, but Rajon Rondo, C's now lead 3-2 and are more than a victory of the title.

Boston Celtics - LOS ANGELES LAKERS: 92-86
Boston leads 3-2.
K. Garnett (Bos): 18 pts, 10 rbs, 3 feet
R. Rondo (Bos): 18 pts, 5 rbds, 8 ft.
P. Pierce (Bos): 27 pts, 2 rbds, 2 feet
K. Bryant (LAL) 38 pts, 5 rbds, 4 feet
L. Odom (LAL): 8 pts, 8 rbds, 3 feet
P. Gasol (LAL) 12 pts, 12 rbds

Boston has one hand on the Larry O'Brien trophy. As in 2008, the Celtics find themselves in a quick game of happiness after the first five games of the NBA Finals. But unlike two years ago, he will now have to finish on the floor of the Lakers. No mean feat. With this second straight victory in front of their audience, Rajon Rondo's teammates have certainly done everything to give himself every chance of getting a new ring.
Glen Davis after the show Thursday, the Celtics returned to the classic. And it was Paul Pierce, who donned the costume of the evening star for the franchise in Massachusetts. Finally the star must think of Boston! After some difficulty with his shot since the beginning of the series, the MVP of the finals in 2008 took out all the stops to guide his people to a third success. It has also been well supported by Rajon Rondo and Kevin Garnett or Ray Allen, who has still not paid the increased distance (0 to 4 winners) but finished with 12 points. A collective strength and retyping that made all the difference against Kobe Bryant.

Bryant all alone:
The back Californian took out a huge game with 38 points to 13 of 27 shots. But now, he must have felt very lonely at times. At his side, only Pau Gasol has surpassed 10 points and the Lakers had to settle for a catastrophic percentage (39.7% against 56.3 for the C's). The symbol of this game? For nearly 14 minutes between the second and third quarter, Bryant signed 23 straight points for LA. A period when the C's have widened the gap to go from 32-31 to 71-58.
Despite efforts to return the Lakers to five points on the scoreboard (87-82), Boston has not cracked. And finds himself in an ideal position to conclude. "It was our biggest game of the season. We're in good position. We have two matches to L.A. to complete. You just need a win " Paul Pierce rejoices. The Celtics have already proved they could win on the floor of Californians. We'll have to replace the cover. The Lakers, Andrew Bynum with a reduced but still present (6 pts, 1 rbd in 31 minutes), they have no right to make mistakes to keep their property.