Celtics, Lakers Face Significant Finals

They were tattered franchises. Despite illustrious histories, each possessed only one superstar. Death, misfortune, mismanagement, and scandal ruined one franchise. Egotism and indulgence ruined the other.

Tonight, the Boston Celtics will oppose the Los Angeles Lakers. In the NBA Finals, they have convened previously. However, this is their most significant clash. This series will resurrect one’s mythology. This series will revive one’s trajectory. This series will validate one’s superstar.

From 1957-1986, the Celtics garnered sixteen championships. They also scored eight conference and twenty-one division titles. Sadly, Len Bias and Reggie Lewis died. Prior to this season, the Celtics posted a pedestrian 802-806 record.

From 1999-2002, the Lakers garnered three NBA Championships. They amassed a 181-65 record. Unfortunately, squabbling and Colorado occurred. The Lakers endured two non-title seasons. They traded Shaquille O’Neal. Prior to this season, the Lakers amassed an anemic 121-125 record.

In their ten title encounters, the Celtics have won eight. The Lakers only two. Tonight, Ray Allen, Kevin Garnett, and Paul Pierce join Larry Bird, Bob Cousy, and Bill Russell. Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol join Magic Johnson and James Worthy. Only one collection can refurbish their franchise. Only one can win this significant clash.