Lakers 87 Boston 81

No Powe show here. The Celtics stopped playing with less than 30 seconds to go as the Lakers went on to win Game 3 87 to 81. Why no foul there Celtics? Why just let the clock run? Anxious to get back to your hotel room? What? I’m curious.

Kobe Bryant looked a bit like Kobe Bryant here. Guess there’s no place like home. 36 points for him. And for his free throws? More than Game 2 at least. But what’s up with the misses? 11-18 won’t cut it every time.

Sasha Vujacic had 20 points. The Lakers starters, outside of Kobe, had a combined 22. Not the best move on their part. Yes they still won but they shouldn’t count on winning like this on Thursday.

Ray Allen, at least, was a shining moment for the Celtics. He had 25 points. Unfortunately Garnett (13) and Pierce (6) struggled most of the night from the field and Rondo had a little ankle issue. Let’s hope he’ll be ok for Thursday.

What to expect for the next game?

• Maybe Van Gundy will learn that Nick Lachey’s girlfriend is actually Vanessa Minillo and not Alyssa Milano.
• Different celebrities I’m sure will be in the Staples Center. All but Nicholson at least. He will be there till he has trouble viewing the Laker Girls.
• More “one of a kind humor” from the announcing team of Jeff Van Gundy, Mark Jackson and Mike Breen. Here’s hoping that this team gets shakin’ up next year. Nothing against them, well, everything against them. NOT A FAN. If someone does like this announcing team please let me know why. Maybe I’m being to hard on them when they talk about issues that do not pertain to the game while something interesting is happening during the game. Please just let me know. Once again, I’m curious.