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Host Patrick Snow and Athlon's NBA writer Doug Word break down the Celtics' big Game 4 win over the Lakers that evened the Finals at 2-2. Topics discussed include the efforts Doc Rivers received from reserves Glen Davis and Nate Robinson, Andrew Bynum's knee injury, and the adjustments both teams must make heading into Game 5.

Host Patrick Snow and Athlon's NBA writer Doug Word break down the Lakers' 91-84 Game 3 win over the Celtics in Boston. Topics discussed include Derek Fisher's fourth-quarter heroics, Ray Allen's disappearing act just 48 hours after setting a Finals record, and the role of replay in determining the outcome.

Host Patrick Snow and Athlon Sports NBA Writer Doug Word take a look back at the Celtics' 103-94 victory over the Lakers in Game 2 of the Finals and the spectacular performances turned in by Ray Allen and Rajon Rondo. This and more in the Monday edition of the NBA Insiders.

A 10-time national champion as the coach at UCLA, John Wooden carried himself with a patient dignity and sincere humility that demanded respect and inspired awe in many until his death on June 4.

Host Patrick Snow and Athlon Sports NBA Writer Doug Word take a look back at the Lakers' 102-89 victory over the Celtics in Game 1 of the Finals and discuss the adjustments both teams need to make in Game 2. It's all here in Friday's edition of the NBA Insiders.

Beginning Thursday evening, the Boston Celtics will square off against the L.A. Lakers in the NBA Finals for the 12th time in the league's greatest rivalry.

A Lakers-Celtics Finals is a dream matchup for many including David Stern, who is expecting big ratings from this year's championship series. From the battle down low between Garnett and Gasol to Pierce against Artest on the wing, the matchups don't get much better than this. Before the first game tips, it's time to decide which team has the edge at each position.

In the Wednesday edition of the NBA Insiders, host Patrick Snow and Athlon NBA writer Doug Word break down the matchups and make their predictions for the NBA Finals between the L.A. Lakers and Boston Celtics.

In the Wednesday edition of the NBA Insiders, host Patrick Snow and Athlon NBA writer Doug Word discuss the disruption the Suns and Magic are causing in what was thought to be a certain Lakers-Celtics Finals. They also take a look at the coaching carousel and how it could impact free agency.

Kobe Bryant and Dwight Howard are on distinctly different missions heading into Game 3 of their respective conference finals this weekend. The cold-blooded Mamba aims to put out the Suns, while Superman must prove his Kryptonite isn't Celtic green.