Lakers Take NBA Finals Into Seventh Game

The L.A. Lakers have taken the NBA final series into a decisive seventh game.

On Tuesday night, the Lakers beat the Boston Celtics 89-67.

Kobe Byrantand Pau Gasol showed their class by scoring 26 points and 17 points respectively.

The Celtics were unable to close a 20 point gap by half-time and they lost Kendrick Perkins in the first quarter. But the Lakers were on fire and it seemed at times that they bullied the Celtics.

It's only the second time in sixteen years that the final series has gone all the way to the last game.

Lakers coach Phil Jackson is exicted at the prospect of a final game,

"Players have come down to putting a lot on the line at this particular point. It's not about the coaching at that point. They've already got it in them. It's about who comes out and provides the energy on the floor."

The West Coast team are seeking their 16th NBA title while the Celtics are chasing a record 18th.