The key to this series rests on who is going to be tougher, who is going to get down and dirty, and who’s willing to do whatever it takes to win. Kobe and Pau Gasol have gained a leg up on the big 3 and Rajon Rondo. But this series is far from over. ...

We examine some of the more controversial foul calls made during Game 2 to see who got the worse treatment. You’ll be shocked at what we found. ...

Breaking the finals record for 3′s in a game, Ray Allen had the eye of the tiger as he took on all comers. No one could slow him down as he shot 8-11 from 3 point range on his way to a 32 point night. ...

The BUCK FOSTON campaign continues! With the Lakers beating the Celtics in Game 1 by 13 points and leading by as many as 20 in the 3rd quarter, the boys in Purple and Gold are ready for Game 2. There are many things to look forward to in this game, but one of those may be the much anticipated technical foul against Kendrick Perkins that will sideline him for Game 3. Also, keep an eye out on Rashee...

That’s right, you read it correctly: Tonight Is Pau-er Hour. Hopefully you have all had the pleasure of drinking during a Lakers game (we, here at LA Ball Talk, do not condone drinking and driving; or drinking too much) but the question remains, have you ever drank the right way? What is the right way you ask? It’s simple. You drink with a purpose. You drink as though you are in the ga...

The dream match up is in place. On Thursday, June 3, 2010, the Boston Celtics will be visiting the Los Angeles Lakers for a rematch of the 2008 NBA Finals. Last time around, the finals round of seven ended with the Big 3 lifting their first Championship Trophy. The Celts had home court advantage and were two years younger. This time around, the Lakers have the advantages. We’ve got the home ...

Clever name? I don’t know. I was thinking of the various events in Boston history with some friends, including the Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party. Somehow, i turned the Boston Tea Party into the Boston Streak Party, an interesting title representing the Celtics previous 19 game winning streak and 12 game winning streak. Both streaks ended with the Lakers showing who’s boss an...

Tonight is the night. The second of two games against the defending champions and the Lakers first return to Boston. Last time they were in this stadium they lost by far too many points (we won’t mention any numbers). This time around, let’s hope they can manage to play a bit better. When these two teams faced up earlier this season on Christmas Day in Los Angeles, the Lakers came out...