2010 NBA Finals Schedule: Celtics Upset Lakers 96-89 in Game 4 to Even Series 2-2: In a must-win, game 4 showdown Thursday night at the TD Garden, the Boston Celtics topped the Los Angeles Lakers 96-89 as -4 NBA Betting Odds favorites. The Celtics have evened the series at two games apiece, and managed to stay alive in this best of seven NBA Finals. Those savvy investors that grabbed the Celtics at +270 NBA Odds to win the series before game 4 are sitting pretty with the Celtics holding home court advantage.
 

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2010 NBA Finals Schedule Analysis: It wasn't Ray Allen setting an NBA record for three-pointers in game 4, but rather his ability to create offense from his penetration, while taking advantage of a couple of trips to the charity stripe, which helped him to establish some kind of rhythm on the offensive end. In a defensive struggle, the Celtics started their charge midway through the fourth quarter. With Paul Pierce literally aging before our eyes, and with Kevin Garnett struggling to maintain his usual intensity for a full 48 minutes, it was Glen 'Big Baby' Davis, who momentarily put the home team on his broad shoulders and carried them to an 8 point lead.

The Celtics never gave that lead back. Kobe Bryant turned in a brilliant effort with 33 points, but his supporting cast failed to keep up with the intensity of the pesky Boston defense. In order to bounce back in game 5, the Lakers must neutralize the Celtics bench, which produced 30 points between Glen Davis and Nate Robinson alone. In addition to their bench play, the Boston Celtics benefited from a 16-8 advantage in the offensive rebound department. An advantage which led to a disparity in fast-break points (15-2) and points in the paint (54-34), thus electrifying the home crowd. Los Angeles looks to rebound in game 5 (Sunday 8pm on ABC) in Boston and go back home with a 3-2 series lead.
 
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