Source: CCTV.com

06-10-2008 10:44

The Boston Celtics have taken a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven NBA finals.Paul Pierce scored 28 points to help his side beat the Los Angeles Lakers in the second game.

Kevin Garnett(L) of Boston Celtics vies with  Pau Gasol of Los Angeles Lakers during the NBA  Finals 2008 Game 2 in Boston, Massachusetts,  the United States, June 8, 2008. The Celtics  won 108-102.(Xinhua Photo)

Pierce hit a 3-pointer to make it 44-37 with 3 minutes 22 seconds left in the first half, pushing the Celtics lead into double-digits for the first time.

In the third quarter, the Lakers narrowed the margin to nine points before Pierce hit consecutive baskets to start a 15-2 run that turned a 68-59 game into a 22-point lead. The Lakers then notched 7 three pointers in the final frame to cut the deficit to just two points at 104-102.

Pierce then hit a pair of free throws with 23 seconds left. The Lakers tried a quick 3-pointer, but Pierce partially blocked Sasha Vujacic's shot to protect the lead. The Celtics went on to win 108-102.