

At the end of Game 7, the Lakers ended up hoisting the Larry O'Brien Trophy and these are the stats the prove why.

Game 7 of the NBA Finals against rival Boston for the Lakers was a lot like their season: unpredictable, but ultimately a satisfying trip.

Christina Aguilera as the Lakers' good luck charm? That and 23 more thoughts on a hard-fought Game 7 between the Lakers and Celtics.

Kobe Bryant may have walked away with another Finals MVP, but Ron Artest was the Lakers' most valuable player in a Game 7 victory.
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