The Los Angeles Lakers regrouped just in time to send the Finals series back to New England via a 103-98 win over the Boston Celtics in Game 5.
Boston had several chances to tie the game (or take the lead) in the final minutes, but Kevin Garnett flubbed two freethrows and Paul Pierce had a crucial turnover that led to a Kobe Bryant breakaway dunk.
Boston still leads the series, three games to two. They have two more chances to clinch the championship at home.
Game 6 returns to the TD Banknorth Garden on Friday morning (Manila time).
The lines:
Straight up:
LA Lakers
Against the spread: Boston* (+7.5)
Over/under: Over (192.0)
*Boston is 5-0 against the spread.
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