Lakers defuse Rockets to close in on victory
Boston Celtics' Ray Allen (20) and Stephon Marbury celebrate after Allen hit a 3-pointer with 1:20 left in the game to give Boston the lead against the Orlando Magic in Game 5 of the NBA Eastern Conference semifinal basketball playoff series in Boston on Tuesday. The Celtics beat the Magic 92-88. AP |
LOS ANGELES: Kobe Bryant scored a game-high 26 points as the Los Angeles Lakers crushed the Houston Rockets 118-78 on Tuesday to grab a 3-2 lead in their Western Conference semifinal series.
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