2010 NBA Finals Game 7: Lakers Defeat Celtics 83-79

Los Angeles Lakers Win First NBA Championship In 13 Years

Close Game Decided In The Final Seconds

In a thrilling Game 7 of the 2010 NBA Finals, the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Boston Celtics 83-79 to win their first NBA championship in 13 years. The game was close throughout, with neither team leading by more than seven points at any time. In the end, it was the Lakers who made the big plays down the stretch to secure the victory.

Kobe Bryant led the Lakers with 23 points, while Pau Gasol added 19 points and 18 rebounds. Rajon Rondo led the Celtics with 22 points, while Paul Pierce added 19 points. The Lakers shot 42.6% from the field, while the Celtics shot 36.4%. The Lakers also outrebounded the Celtics 53-42.

The game was decided in the final seconds. With the Lakers up by two points, the Celtics had a chance to tie the game with a three-pointer. However, Pierce's shot was wide, and the Lakers rebounded the ball to seal the victory.

The Lakers' victory was their 16th NBA championship, tying them with the Celtics for the most titles in NBA history. It was also the first NBA championship for Lakers coach Phil Jackson since 2002.