A new chapter in a storied rivalry will take place Thursday night as the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics meet in the NBA Finals for the 12th time. From Elgin Baylor’s 61-point performance to Paul Pierce’s miraculously return after suffering a knee “injury,” the two organizations have had their share of memorable moments. theGrio looks back at 15 of the greatest moments in the legendary Celtics/Lakers rivalry.
Slideshow: Highlights of Lakers-Celtics hoops history
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