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-Kobe Bryant is totally in his “I don’t trust anyone” mode. I don’t blame him: other than Ron Artest, his team hasn’t shown up. Still, if you yourself are 3-16, it might be time to think about creating good shots for your teammates. -Mark Jackson just compared Kobe Bryant’s game to John Starks’ Game 7 in the 1994 Finals. Hand down, man down! That was harsh. -Not only is Kobe playing bad offense, but he’s also forgetting to box out Rajon Rondo. That’s the crazy thing about Kobe’s performance: he’s been awful on offense, but he’s also allowed his man, Rajon Rondo, to have a field day. Sure, a lot of Rondo’s production comes in transition, but it’s also on Kobe to corral him there. -Paul Pierce just went to the bench with a shoulder injury. Hopefully he’s okay. I know it’ll be tough for him to recover because there are no wheelchairs available. -The crowd is shouting “defense” right now. In this game, is that even necessary? -It’s about time for Pau Gasol to make one of his customary lefty hook shots. Just be yourself, Pau. Don’t be someone else. -“Yourself” should not include letting Kevin Garnett go baseline for a layup. -Lamar Odom just tipped in a Ron Artest miss in transition and acted like he just won the NBA championship. Or, more accurately, he acted like he just received a Golden Ticket to get inside Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory. -Ray Allen continues to struggle from the field. He’s tired from guarding Kobe Bryant. -Kobe Bryant’s last possession: “Dribble, dribble, dribble, dribble, drive into two defenders, turnover.” -Kobe Bryant’s last possession: “Stand around, shoot a shot with a man in his face, miss.” -Does Rasheed Wallace ever do anything other than shoot bank shots in the post?

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NBA Finals Game 7 Live Blog: Celtics Cling To Four-Point Lead In Ugly Game