3 going on 18

Another outstanding team effort by Boston in Game 5. Big guns KG, Pauly P, Rondo and Ray all scored the ball while shooting a good percentage. Everybody play great D and hit the boards. The Celtics made huge plays when they needed to, punctuated by the KG to Pierce to Rondo in bounds play and Rondo's put back offensive rebound over Lamar and the Kobster.

Among the many things that I liked about the Lakers play, the fact that the Kobster was yelling at his teammates was my highlight. That and the fact that during the Kobster's amazing run of 23 consecutive Laker points, the Celtic lead increased from 1 point to 13 points.

I would love to celebrate 18 tonight. But even if somehow L.A. wins Game 6, Boston is winning the series. That has been known since KG slapped the floor half-way through Game 4.