Key to the quarter: The Lakers bench, missing for much of the first two games, finally makes a contribution. JJordan Farmar and Sasha Vujacic get hot from the perimeter, while Ronny Turiaf provides solid post defense.
Classic highlight: Vujacic buries back-to-back jumpers, giving the Lakers their first double-digit lead at 38-27. The reserve guard has nine points in the quarter and 12 for the game.
Did you see: Yes, that is Sam Cassellplaying peacemaker. The volatile Celtics veteran sprints over to break up a potential skirmish between P.J. Brown and Jordan Farmar after the Lakers guard wrestles away a rebound.
