Ray Allen

PHI2001032603 - 26 MARCH 2001 - PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA, USA: 76er Eric Snow (20) attempts to contain Buck Ray Allen (34) as Philadelphia hosts Milwaukee in an evening game at the First Union Center March 26, 2001. rlw/ja/Jon Adams UPI

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NBA: Boston 131, LA Lakers 92

BOSTON, June 18 (UPI) -- Kevin Garnett had 26 points and 14 rebounds Tuesday to lead the Boston Celtics in a 131-92 rout of the Los Angeles Lakers and their 17th NBA championship.

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