Photos: Los Angeles Lakers vs Boston Celtics

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Lakers Kobe Bryant points to Jerry Buss's seat as Boston Celtics players look on before the start of the Lakers game Wednesday. Jerry Buss passed away last week. Photo by David Crane/Staff Photographer

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Jeanie Buss, daughter of Jerry Buss, gets a hug from Dyan Cannon before the start of the Lakers game Wednesday. Jerry Buss passed away last week. Photo by David Crane/Staff Photographer

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Lakers Kobe Bryant says a few words in honor of Jerry Buss before the start of the Lakers game Wednesday. Jerry Buss passed away last week. Photo by David Crane/Staff Photographer

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Lakers Dwight Howard drops in two as Celtics' Jeff Green defends during first half action at Staples Wednesday. Photo by David Crane/Staff Photographer

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Celtics' Kevin Garnett comes up with the rebound as Lakers Metta World Peace and Earl Clark defend during first half action at Staples Wednesday. Photo by David Crane/Staff Photographer

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Lakers Kobe Bryant defends against Celtics' Courtney Lee during their game at Staples Wednesday. Photo by David Crane/Staff Photographer

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Lakers Dwight Howard defends against Celtics' Brandon Bass during first half action at Staples Wednesday. Photo by David Crane/Staff Photographer

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Celtics coach Doc Rivers is upset with the calls during their game at Staples Wednesday. Photo by David Crane/Staff Photographer

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Lakers Kobe Bryant defends against Celtics' Jeff Green during first half action at Staples Wednesday. Photo by David Crane/Staff Photographer

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Lakers Kobe Bryant and Antawn Jamison battle Celtics' Jeff Green during first half action at Staples Wednesday. Photo by David Crane/Staff Photographer

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Lakers Earl Clark slams in two as Celtics' Jeff Green defends during first half action at Staples Wednesday. Photo by David Crane/Staff Photographer

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Lakers Antawn Jamison shoots two as Celtics' Jeff Green and Kevin Garnett defends during first half action at Staples Wednesday. Photo by David Crane/Staff Photographer

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Lakers Antawn Jamison and Celtics' Paul Pierce go for a rebound during second half action at Staples Wednesday. Lakers defeated the Celtics 113-99. Photo by David Crane/Staff Photographer

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Lakers Kobe Bryant looks past Celtics' Paul Pierce during second half action at Staples Wednesday. Lakers defeated the Celtics 113-99. Photo by David Crane/Staff Photographer

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Lakers Earl Clark slams in two points as Celtics' Jeff Green defends during second half action at Staples Wednesday. Lakers defeated the Celtics 113-99. Photo by David Crane/Staff Photographer

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Lakers Kobe Bryant reacts to his fifth foul call during second half action at Staples Wednesday. Lakers defeated the Celtics 113-99. Photo by David Crane/Staff Photographer

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Celtics' Jeff Green keeps Lakers' Earl Clark at bay as he shoots for two points during second half action at Staples Wednesday. Lakers defeated the Celtics 113-99. Photo by David Crane/Staff Photographer

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Celtics' coach Doc Rivers reacts to a technical foul during second half action at Staples Wednesday. Lakers defeated the Celtics 113-99. Photo by David Crane/Staff Photographer

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Lakers Antawn Jamison and Celtics' Jeff Green go for a rebound during second half action at Staples Wednesday. Lakers defeated the Celtics 113-99. Photo by David Crane/Staff Photographer

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Lakers Earl Clark goes up over Celtics' Fab Melo for two points during second half action at Staples Wednesday. Lakers defeated the Celtics 113-99. Photo by David Crane/Staff Photographer

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Celtics' watch the clock run down as they are defeated by the 113-99. Photo by David Crane/Staff Photographer

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Celtics' Kevin Garnett reacts to the loss to the Lakers during second half action at Staples Wednesday. Lakers defeated the Celtics 113-99. Photo by David Crane/Staff Photographer