Lakers vs. Celtics 2010: When Nothing Else Matters
I knew we would end up here.
Not when the season started, or even when the playoffs began. But as soon as we saw this version of the Lakers and this version of the Celtics heading into the Finals; I knew we were going seven.
This series has not been a pretty one, but it's been close, compelling, and competitive. However, it has not pretty or necessarily well-played (as the shooting percentages will tell you).
My personal nemesis, Kobe Bryant, has been brilliant at times, but he has often dominated the offense, to the detriment of his teammates.
Rajon Rondo has temporarily regressed against the Lakers. He was injured in the last game against Orlando, and didn't really seem to be himself until about Game Five. He's now taken a clear backseat to Paul Pierce.
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