Lakers won both games against the celtics
In terms of organizational age, the Celtics and the Lakers both were formed in 1946.
As of June 2010, the Boston Celtics have 17 NBA championships while the LA Lakers have 15. These numbers will change soon as both teams are currently playing in the NBA Finals with another ring on the line.
History repeats itself. These two rival team have accumulated all the experience they need to reach the NBA finals. Though they still need to pass through the conference finals with a very competitive teams, it's very much possible for the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers to face each other in the NBA finals this year. It would be a battle of veterans, experience, perseverance and teamwork and would be the best match up of the year.
John Havlicek was in the Cleveland Browns camp as a receiver for a preseason, Chuck Connors played for the Brooklyn Dodgers, Boston Celtics and was drafted by the Chicago Bears but never was on the active roster. Bud Grant played for the Minneapolis LAkers won a championship, then played for the Philadelphia Eagles. Later went on to Coach the Minnesota Vikings to four Superbowls.
Lakers won both games against the celtics
In terms of organizational age, the Celtics and the Lakers both were formed in 1946.
Both the Celtics and the Lakers combine to make up 33 championships between the two of them. Also they have some of the most historic players that played on both teams.
Through the 2008 regular season, the team with the most NBA titles is the Boston Celtics with 16. The team with the best winning percentage is the Los Angeles Lakers at .614 (2905-1824).
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As of June 2010, the Boston Celtics have 17 NBA championships while the LA Lakers have 15. These numbers will change soon as both teams are currently playing in the NBA Finals with another ring on the line.
Lakers and Magic both won 4-3 with Rockets and Celtics and advance to the Conference Finals between the Nuggets and Cavaliers
Derek Fisher & Kobe Bryant, both with 5
The Boston Celtics already have Kevin Garnett. He was traded to the Celtics during the summer of 2007, after the NBA draft.
The New York Knicks beat the L.A Lakers both 1969-1970 and 1972-1973.
The Lakers have the home court advantage so they have the edge of winning game 2. But just like they always say, the ball is round. Anything can happen. It could be anybody's game since they are both strong and experienced teams.
Six.. Rick Fox, Don Nelson,Charlie Scott, Bob McAdoo,Gary Payton, and Shaquille O'Neal...