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NBA Finals: Game 5

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The Lakers, led by Kobe Bryant (25 points, five steals) and Pau Gasol (19 points, 13 rebounds), withstood another furious comeback by the Celtics to win 103-98 to stave off elimination in the NBA Finals.

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