Paul Pierce blocked Manu Ginoboli's game-tying shot with two seconds remaining as the Boston Celtics held off a furious last-minute rally by the San Antonio Spurs on their way to a 105-103 win. Rajon Rondo grabbed the blocked shot as time expired to give him his 10th rebound, completing his second triple-double of the year with 12 points, 10 rebounds and 22 assists. Ray Allen led all scorers with 31 points in the terrific offensive effort for Boston, who shot 61.3 percent as a team. Ginoboli was the Spurs high scorer with 24 points in the matchup between the league's top two teams.
"The fact that we shot 61 percent and won by two is scary. That shows they're a really good team” said Doc Rivers.
Meanwhile, the Lakers won two on the bounce as Kobe led the way to a 99-95 victory with 24 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists.