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Lakers vs. Celtics: Instant Recap – 02/20/13

February 20, 2013, 10:17 pm

View the story “Lakers vs. Celtics: Instant Recap – 02/20/13” on StorifyLakers vs. Celtics: Instant Recap – 02/20/13Here’s the instant recap of the Lakers’ 113-99 win against the Boston Celtics, sourced by tweets.Storified by Lakerholicz· Wed, Feb 20 2013 22:13:58

FIRST QUARTER

Green Day’s "Time of Your Life" is playing at Staples as the Dr. Buss tribute plays.Lakerholicz:(LakerholiczKobe teary eyed as he steps to the court for a speech.LakerholiczMagic now in tears on ESPN back in the studio…this is tough for everyone…LakerholiczRT @Lakers: Kobe addressing the crowd. #RIPDrBuss http://pic.twitter.com/5LegXCjA8WLakerholiczThe Lakers are a true family. It goes beyond basketball.Lakerholicz#BUCKFOSTONLakerholiczGame underway. Pierce misses. Howard attacks and scores with the left.LakerholiczDwight looks active on both ends, early.LakerholiczHoward collects MWP’s miss and goes up strong to put it in. Then Kobe finds Dwight for the slam!LakerholiczKobe converts on the free throw to cut the Boston lead to 1. DWIGHT AGAIN. Boards Clark’s miss. Lakers lead 16-15. Timeout Celtics.LakerholiczLakers come out of the timeout and force a 24-second violation. Then Howard with a great post-move. Scores with the right.LakerholiczDwight with the block! NASH FOR THREE.LakerholiczI love the effort by Dwight so far. That’s all we want.LakerholiczTimeout. Lakers lead 27-21 with 2:40 left in the first quarter. Dwight has 10 points, 6 rebounds, 1 block, 1 steal and 1 assist.LakerholiczKobe! Puts back Clark’s miss with a rebound and fading score all in one motion. Then Terry fouls Bryant and he’s going back to the line.LakerholiczKobe goes 1-of-2 at the line. He now has 10 points. Lakers lead 36-27 after one quarter.LakerholiczWe got this ! @Lakers #GoLakers!Яips ✞Lakers looking dope right now.C o К α η є.Lakers lookin’ good. #keeprollinMitch DePoy

SECOND QUARTER

Blake for three to open the second quarter!LakerholiczMWP with a longggg two. Lakers up 41-29.LakerholiczTimeout Lakers as their lead is cut to 8. They have no focus on offense with Nash, Kobe and Howard out of the game.LakerholiczDwight back into the game. Blake finds him inside and he’s fouled and going to the line.LakerholiczCLARK. He normally goes up weak in the paint. Did that the first time, missed, rebounded and then slammed it home.LakerholiczKobe checks back into the game. Nash for three!LakerholiczLakers lead 47-39 with 5:54 left in the first half.LakerholiczKeep it up Lakers! Caress ✌Lakers lead 47-39 with 5:54 left in the 1st half. #GoLakers #WinForDrBussL.A. Lakers IDKeep it up Lakers, keep it up :DAyyy_Elisaaa1994Kobe with Terry on him. Goes inside and scores over him. Terry answers back with a floater. Dwight then scores off glass with the right.LakerholiczDwight setting great screens. Nash is taking advantage and hitting J’s.LakerholiczDwight has 15. Nash with 12. Kobe has 12, also.LakerholiczI’m happy my Lakers out there working.Jazzreeal Le’tease This is the #lakers we have been waiting for #itsabouttimeTyler P#Lakers playing like they wanna tonight.▲reggie davis▲Lakers playing good !!justintirrel Kobe on the fadeaway. Hits. Lakers lead 64-55 at the half.LakerholiczVIDEO: Dr. Jerry Buss tribute before tonight’s Lakers-Celtics game. https://lakerholicz.com/video-dr-jerry-buss-tribute-before-tonights-lakers-celtics-game/2013/02/20 (via @jose3030)Lakerholicz

THIRD QUARTER

Second half starts with Nash finding Dwight and he’s fouled. Howard makes 1-of-2 free throws. Then MWP scores inside.LakerholiczKobe in the post. Hits a tough shot over Courtney Lee.LakerholiczNASH TO HOWARD FOR THE SLAM!LakerholiczDwight moving his feet on defense.LakerholiczLakers up 81-67.LakerholiczKobe again to Jamison! Great spin move, finds Antawn for the lay-in.LakerholiczLakers lead 85-67 over the Celtics with 2:50 left in the third. #paybackLakerholiczClark with the put back slam!Lakerholicz@Lakerholicz With his 5th assist of the game, #SteveNash has passed Magic Johnson for 4th place in career assists, with 10,142. #LakersSteveNashChroniclesSteve Blake fouled by Garnett as he’s shooting a three. Blake makes all three free throws. Lakers up 90-76 after three quarters.Lakerholicz

FOURTH QUARTER

Jamison for threeeee!LakerholiczBlake with the layup! Seems like he’s made more layups so far this year than in all the rest of his years with the Lakers put together.LakerholiczLakers up 99-80 with 8:52 left.LakerholiczMeeks! And-one off the nice dish from Blake. Meeks hits the free throw.LakerholiczBlake to Dwight!LakerholiczDwight checks out with his fifth foul. Nash and Clark back in.LakerholiczMike Breen says this win for the Lakers is "just what the doctor ordered," – yep. #ripdrjerrybussLakerholiczJerry Buss is watching this game with Chick Hearn right now and Chick tells him "this game’s in the refrigerator…" #LakerNation #LakeShowLA Sports RadioNash and Clark with back-to-back assists/scores.LakerholiczRevenge taste sweet! #LakersBread McButterLakers back in motion.Bruce LeeRT @MedinaLakersNBA: Clark spent his All-Star weekend in Hawaii w/ his wife. Said he’d mostly just relax so he could let his right foot healLakerholicz#justwhatthedoctorordered RT @HempsteadHuddle: The @Lakerholicz #DoItForTheDoctor!!! http://pic.twitter.com/DkL0LfW7YWLakerholiczChris Duhon just went up for a dunk. It didn’t end well.LakerholiczSteve Blake for three. He’s been solid so far since coming back.LakerholiczWow indeed. RT @stevenashchroni: @Lakerholicz The #Lakers now have seven players in double figures – wow.LakerholiczDuhon likes those long threes better. Hits one here.LakerholiczLakers win 113-99 against their bitter rivals Boston. This one was for you, Jerry.Lakerholicz"@SportsCenter: "One of the biggest reasons I bought the Lakers was to beat the Celtics" – Jerry Buss" R.I.P Dr.BussJean AlmeidaGreat win Lakers!Gabe Ola"One of the biggest reasons I bought the Lakers was to beat the Celtics" #RIPJerryBuss #LakeshowCara GonzalezA game like this makes me damn proud to be a #Lakers Fan!!!Nick CostelloGood night in LA! LAKERS beat Boston!Anissa Jasmin