Lakers-Celtics Game Three: Kevin Garnett Explodes, but Derek Fisher Closes

After relegating himself to the jump shooter role in the first two games, Kevin Garnett finally went to the basket early and often to explode for 25 points. 

But it wasn’t enough, as Derek Fisher put in 11 fourth quarter points to lead the Lakers to a 91-84 win, and regain home court advantage in Game Three of the NBA Finals.

It was a reversal of roles from Game Two at the Staples Center, where Ray Allen scored 32 points on a record eight three-pointers, while Garnett only managed six points. Tonight Allen was 0-for-13, including eight tries from beyond the arc, while Garnett hit on 11-of-16.

In Game Two it was Rajon Rondo who took over the fourth quarter an...

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