LOS ANGELES, CA With his team one loss from having to make an impossible climb,
Bryant was close to MVP form, scoring 36 points on an assortment of
spins, drives and jumpers and reserve Sasha Vujacic added 20 points
as the Lakers beat the Boston Celtics 87-81 in Game 3 on Tuesday
night.
A change of time zones, jerseys and attitude did wonders for the
Lakers, who staggered home from Boston in an 0-2 hole and couldn't
afford to fall any further behind in the first best-of-seven
matchup between the league's marquee teams since 1987.
No team in NBA playoff history has ever overcome an 0-3 deficit.
Bryant made sure the Lakers won't have to.
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