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Lakers Head to Boston as L.A. Hometown Heroes

by celebuzz on Jun. 16, 2008 12:22 PM / 9 Comments

They said it couldn't be done, that no team has ever come back from a 3-1 losing position to take the NBA Finals. But Hollywood doesn't give up on its boys, and come back the Los Angeles Lakers did—whipping the Boston Celtics in a balls-out game-five battle on the Staples Center hardcourt.

And the Tinseltown contingent represented nicely: Jack Nicholson, Denzel Washington, Paula Abdul, Matt Damon, David Beckham, David Spade, Anthony Kiedis, Mark Wahlberg and Rhea Durham, Sylvester Stallone, Robert Downey Jr. and on and on. Ashanti sang the National Anthem. It was an A-list affair all around.

Alas, now the Lakes must bid adieu to the hometown adoration and take on the Celtics in enemy territory. Best wishes in Beantown, boys—we're with you in spirit!

Click into the gallery at right to see our growing gallery of NBA Finals fans—and be sure to check back after Tuesday's game six.

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“Buff-bodied actors Matt Damon and Mark Wahlberg watch some shocking moves on the court during Game Five of the 2008 NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday at Staples Center in Los Angeles.
The crowd went wild last night as the Lakers fought off Celtics…”

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rforrumor 1 yr 5 mos ago
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David Beckham is absolutely beautiful.
flirtyfabulous 1 yr 5 mos ago
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GO LAKERS! Fergie's custom-made jacket is too cute.
hwoodgrrl 1 yr 5 mos ago
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yeah, david is officially the hottest dad. EVER.
mraniston 1 yr 5 mos ago
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what? hugh hefner couldn't score some courtside seats? whats with that, old guy?
ballier88 1 yr 5 mos ago
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does anyone know who the guy sitting with hilary duff is? boyfriend? if not, i'd like to take her out on a date.
missamericandream 1 yr 5 mos ago
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i didnt take kristin davis for a basketball fan.
bawwow 1 yr 5 mos ago
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did anyone see them keep closing up on jack nicholson?? he was sweating towards the end! ( as we all were)
chichilavie 1 yr 5 mos ago
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hah! jack looked like he was gonna have a heart attack!
katie999 1 yr 5 mos ago
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they're amazing!