It's the NBA-Oh-A-Oh [repeat and fade]

It’s the NBA play-off finals over in the States at the moment – wait, don’t groan – and this year could end up being one of the classic series of all time.

Firstly, you have the two franchises that made the NBA what it is: Los Angeles Lakers v Boston Celtics.

Yes I know it’s a sport where, here in the UK, most get bored with the amount of points scored.

But for me, there are few that carry such a stark expression of momentum.

And currently that momentum is with the Lakers, who lead the series 2-1 after a superb win in the TD Garden on Monday night got things back on home court advantage.

As I’m sure you know, the Lakers have a play-off great in the shape of Kobe Bryant. Plus they are coached by Phil Jackson, who may as well be made of NBA rings.

The two outfits have a rivalry stretching back to the days of Larry Bird and Magic Johnson. The Celtics v the Lakers IS basketball.

And with this seven-game series nicely poised, now is the time to watch a bit of B-ball at its best.

Even if it is at 2am on a Monday morning our time.

posted on 10 June 2010 17:09 byMichael Bailey - Sportsdesk

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