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Boston Celtics at Los Angeles Lakers, March 11, 2012: Fan Preview - Yahoo! Sports Mar 10th 2012, 20:56 By Paul Rados, Yahoo! Contributor Network The Boston Celtics definitely have their work cut out for them in the next two weeks. In facing the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday, they start a brutal eight-game road trip that starts on the west coast and ends 12 days later against the division-leading Philadelphia 76ers. Their 5-10 record on the road makes me nervous, but I am sure the Celtics are aware of the importance of the upcoming games. Steve Blake of the Los Angeles Lakers Wikimedia Commons "It was just a good response, especially with the way we played down in Philadelphia. It was good to take care of business before we head out west." Stated Paul Pierce after their 104-86 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night. Much like the Celtics, the Lakers are no longer the dominating team in the NBA this season. This does not mean they should be taken lightly. Kobe Bryant is still among the best players in the league and can be dangerous. One thing I do know for certain is it will be an exciting game. The matchup… The Boston Celtics will take on the Los Angeles Lakers at the Staples Center located in Los Angeles, Calif. on Sunday, March 11, 2012 at 3:30 p.m. EST. The standings… Boston comes into the game having won their last game and with a 21-18 record. They are 5-10 on the road and have won six of their last 10 games. Los Angeles enters the matchup having won their last game and with a 24-16 record. They are 17-2 on their home court and have won six of their last 10 games. The season series… The season series stands at 1-0 in favor of the Lakers. Where to watch… The game can be watched live nationwide with NBA League Pass or — In Boston: National TV on ABC In Los Angeles: National TV on ABC The season statistic leaders… Boston: Paul Pierce 18.4 PPG, Rajon Rondo 10.0 APG, Kevin Garnett 8.2 RPG. Los Angeles: Kobe Bryant 28.9 PPG, Kobe Bryant 4.8 APG, Andrew Bynum 12.6 RPG. Injuries to note… Boston: Mickael Pietrus (knee), Jermaine O'Neal (sprained left wrist) Note: Pietrus is expected to play versus the Lakers Los Angeles: Kobe Bryant (nasal fracture), Steve Blake (costachaondral fracture) Note: Both players are playing through the injury More Boston Celtics Commentary from this Contributor: Portland Trail Blazers at Boston Celtics, March 9, 2012: Fan Preview Boston Celtics at Philadelphia 76ers, March 7, 2012: Fan Preview Houston Rockets at Boston Celtics, March 6, 2012: Fan Preview New York Knicks at Boston Celtics, March 4, 2012: Fan Preview New Jersey Nets at Boston Celtics, March 2, 2012 - Fan Preview Sources: All data provided by NBA.com Paul Rados is an avid Boston Celtics fan and a Featured Contributor for the Yahoo! Contributor Network. Follow him on Twitter @PSRados or leave him a message on Facebook. For a complete look at his freelance work please visit his Blog. Note: This article was written by a Yahoo! contributor. Sign up here to start publishing your own sports content. This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read the FAQ at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php#publishers. Five Filters recommends: Donate to Wikileaks.

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