The Celtics, chasing their 18th NBA championship, were unable to repeat their dominant performances from the last two games in Boston, trailing by 10 points at the end of the first quarter, 20 at halftime and 25 at the third intermission, in the most lopsided game of the series.
Guard Ray Allen top scored with 19 points and three others made double figures but the Celtics never recovered from losing centre Kendrick Perkins to a knee injury early in the first period.
Kobe Bryant once again led the way for the Lakers with 26 points and 11 rebounds while Spanish forward Pau Gasol contributed 17 points and 13 rebounds as the defending champions squared the best-of-seven series at 3-3 and ensured the title would go down to the wire at the Staples Center on Thursday.
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