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They beat the Celtics 87-81 to win game three. Kobe and Sasha overcome off games by Odom and Gasol. ESPN
Meanwhile: Convicted ex-referee Tim Donaghy alleges in court papers that the other refs working that controversial Game 6 of the Lakers-Kings playoff series in 2002 shaved their calls purposely to help the Lakers. NBA commissioner David Stern gaggled with reporters before tonight's game to deny the charges, but Kings player Scott Pollard, when informed of the allegations, said today "I knew it. I'm not going to say there was a conspiracy. I just think something wasn't right. It was unfair. We didn't have a chance to win that game." ESPN