Kobe, Lakers Outlast Celtics In Second Half, Get Much Needed Win

Kobe Bryant Respects Ray Allen, Still Plans On 'Busting His Ass' At The All Star Game

Kobe, Pau Lead Lakers To Comeback Win Over Celtics, 92-86

If there has been a theme for the Los Angeles Lakers this week, it has been patience. The patience served the Lakers well tonight, as they overcame a 15-point first half deficit to defeat the Boston Celtics, 92-86 at TD Garden, giving the Lakers a much needed signature win on their season.

Lakers Vs. Celtics Game Score: Kobe Bryant Leads Third Quarter Comeback As Lakers Take Lead

Kobe Bryant scored 12 points in the third quarter, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 72-68 lead over the Celtics after three quarters at TD Garden in Boston. After just three points in the first half, Kobe was aggressive to start the second half and hit four of his eight shots, leading the Lakers to a 27-15 advantage in the third quarter.

Lakers Vs. Celtics Game Score: Gasol, Bynum Lead Comeback, But Lakers Trail At Halftime, 53-45

The Los Angeles Lakers fell behind as many as 15 points in the second quarter, but a 11-4 run to end the half put the Lakers within eight points at halftime, as the Boston Celtics lead 53-45 at halftime. Ray Allen, who passed Reggie Miller in the first quarter for the all-time NBA lead in three-pointers made, led Boston with 14 points in the first half.

Lakers Vs. Celtics Game Score: Ray Allen Becomes All-Time NBA Three-Point Leader, Boston Leads 27-20 After One

The Boston Celtics came out shooting in the first quarter, taking a 27-20 lead over the Los Angeles Lakers after 12 minutes of play. However, NBA history was made in the opening stanza at TD Garden, as Ray Allen surpassed Reggie Miller for the most three-pointers in NBA history, at 2,562.

Lakers Vs. Celtics: A View From Boston & Los Angeles

As the Los Angeles Lakers battle the Boston Celtics tonight at TD Garden, the two teams do their best to downplay the significance of a regular season game. However, when arch-rivals get together, the game takes on an added performance.

Lakers Vs. Celtics: Lakers Wearing 1971-1972 Throwback Uniforms Tonight In Boston

The Los Angeles Lakers are the road team tonight at TD Garden, but the Lakers will be wearing their home gold uniforms when they battle the host Boston Celtics. The Lakers will do battle on TNT tonight in their 1971-1972 throwback uniforms, according to Kevin Ding of the Orange County Register.

Lakers Vs. Celtics: Ray Allen Closing In On NBA Three-Point Record

It is fitting that tonight's game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics is televised on TNT, as now broadcaster Reggie Miller will likely see his own record being broken from the sideline. Entering tonight's contest, Ray Allen of the Celtics is one three-pointer behind Miller for the all-time NBA record for most shots made from distance

Lakers Vs. Celtics: Shaquille O'Neal Likely Out, But All Six All-Stars Will Play

Between the Lakers and Celtics, there are six NBA All-Stars who will face off on the court on February 20 at Staples Center in Los Angeles. The Lakers were rumored in the last few days to have interest in adding another All-Star in Carmel Anthony, but that doesn't seem a likely deal. Another former All-Star and former Laker, Shaquille O'Neal, is day-to-day, currently resting a sore right leg.

Lakers Battle Celtics In Boston on TNT, In Search Of Win Against Elite Team

Kobe Bryant scored 20 of his 23 points in the second half, leading the Lakers to a comeback win, 92-86 over the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Boston's Ray Allen passed Reggie Miller for most three-pointers made in NBA history.