LA LAKERS: AVENGES ITSELF AS 2010 NBA CHAMPS!
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Article by: Rumer Certeza Photos: Reuters, Pacific Coast News |
Kobe Bryant can finally sleep soundly, even though the star struggled offensively in tonight's game 7, and made up instead on the defensive end plus the crucial rebounds to make life easier for Pau Gasol on the boards.
The huge difference of the night had to be Mr. muscle himself, Ron Artest, who made the big shots including a game-sealing 3 pointer on an assist from Kobe with a minute to play, increasing their lead to 79-73.
Celtics meanwhile, opened up to a good start, with Rasheed Wallace filling in for the injured Perkins. Wallace was a force to reckon with in the paint, as he converted on those shots that would contribute to their 10-point lead early in the first half of the game.
But it was in the second half that Lakers would wake up, thanks to the offensive bursts of both Ron Artest and Pau Gasol, and timely at that. Main man Kobe had an off night shooting a miserable 6 out of 24, yet finishing with 23 points. He had superb back up from his teammates, especially with big man Gasol, who had 19 points and 18 rebounds.
Yet even when Lakers seemed to be wrapping up things, Celtics came up with last moment scares with Ray Allen and Rajon Rondo combining for clutch 3 pointers. Eventually Ron Artest would respond to their threats by firing a massive 3 himself, that decided the fate of the game.
The win also gave legendary coach Phil Jackson his 11th championship ring, tying Bill Rusell as the winningest coach in NBA history.
Congratulations, Kobe and Phil. I'll see if I could make it on your victory party. And ahem, fellas, you better start paying up. You know who you are!
The huge difference of the night had to be Mr. muscle himself, Ron Artest, who made the big shots including a game-sealing 3 pointer on an assist from Kobe with a minute to play, increasing their lead to 79-73.
Celtics meanwhile, opened up to a good start, with Rasheed Wallace filling in for the injured Perkins. Wallace was a force to reckon with in the paint, as he converted on those shots that would contribute to their 10-point lead early in the first half of the game.
But it was in the second half that Lakers would wake up, thanks to the offensive bursts of both Ron Artest and Pau Gasol, and timely at that. Main man Kobe had an off night shooting a miserable 6 out of 24, yet finishing with 23 points. He had superb back up from his teammates, especially with big man Gasol, who had 19 points and 18 rebounds.
Yet even when Lakers seemed to be wrapping up things, Celtics came up with last moment scares with Ray Allen and Rajon Rondo combining for clutch 3 pointers. Eventually Ron Artest would respond to their threats by firing a massive 3 himself, that decided the fate of the game.
The win also gave legendary coach Phil Jackson his 11th championship ring, tying Bill Rusell as the winningest coach in NBA history.
Congratulations, Kobe and Phil. I'll see if I could make it on your victory party. And ahem, fellas, you better start paying up. You know who you are!
'Ugly Betty' star America Ferrera is set to walk down that aisle with her long time beau!
Ferrera, 26, first crossed paths with 29-year-old Williams, an aspiring director, at the University of Southern California when he cast the actress in his film.
Speculations of the pair's engagement surfaced on the net, as a result of Ferrera flashing a diamond ring at the Edinburgh Film Festival in Scotland, June 16.
The actress was in Scotland to promote her new film, entitled 'The Dry Island, a masterpiece by her fiance, who wrote and directed the upcoming flick, which will hit theaters next month. Williams also works for Hollywood producer Steven Soderbergh.
The romantic pair prior to their engagement, has been living together since 2007, which they also share a pet Golden Retriever whom the actress refers to as, "our baby."
Ferrera rose to fame with her lovable but quirky character Betty Suarez, a spectacled fashion assistant in the popular U.S. TV sitcom.
Ferrera isn't so 'ugly' anymore. Best wishes to you lovebirds!
