NBA – Second-half Kobe points eruption spoils evening for Allen, Celtics

BOSTON (NBA) - Kobe Bryant poured in 20 of his 23 points in the second half to fire the Los Angeles Lakers past their arch rivals Boston on Thursday night. In a rematch of last year's NBA Finals, the Celtics had a 15-point first-half advantage and led 53-45 at the break. In the first quarter, Ray Allen became the NBA's all-time leader in ...