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Lakers vs. Celtics Preview: Kobe Bryant's final battle with Boston

There are just seven games left for the Los Angeles Lakers' season, which means seven games left in Kobe Bryant's life in the NBA. It's certainly fitting that one of his final games will be against the Boston Celtics, who visit Staples Center under Kobe's watch one final time.

The Lakers have enjoyed a massive layoff following their overtime victory against the Miami Heat, last playing Wednesday. Julius Randle was hit with a $15,000 fine for his "obscene gesture" following his game-winning shot, but tuning out the noise to the thrill of victory was likely worth every penny.