[Basketball News]

BOSTON, Jan. 31 (AP) -- In Gary Vitti's 23 years as the Los Angeles trainer, a tenure that dates to the great Celtics-Lakers rivalry of the 1980s, he has heard his share of chants from the Boston fans.

"Beat L.A.,'' usually.

But cheering for a Lakers player: This was a first.

Kobe Bryant returned from his one-game suspension and scored 43 points, helping the Lakers beat the Celtics 111-98 Wednesday night and winning over the Boston fans who stayed to watch their once-proud franchise match a record with its 13th consecutive loss.

Kobe Returns to Help Lakers Fly Past Celtics

[Lefty Noob]

Boston fans cheering a Laker? This sickens me. That would've NEVER happened back in the glory days of the Celtics franchise. But, yeah, I guess I have to admit that Kobe had a good game. Maybe the time off did him some good, eh?

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Are there any win/loss requirements to remain in the NBA??? 13 losses .... whew. Hope they don't break the record.

[MJHMarc]

Do you mean to contend for the Playoffs? Of course, that depends on your division.

The Lakers are sensational franchise, if Kobe is on the court.

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Originally Posted by MJHMarc

Do you mean to contend for the Playoffs? Of course, that depends on your division.

The Lakers are sensational franchise, if Kobe is on the court.

Nope ... I was being a bit sarcastic. The Celtics would be my team of choice since I am in their area. I was a major fan back in the day but people like Ainge have given me a reason to wonder just what is going on. Old Red must be rolling in the grave !!!