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Lakers force Game 7

Kobe Bryant poured in a game-high 26 points with 11 rebounds for a double-double Tuesday, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to an 89-67 victory over the Boston Celtics and forced a deciding Game 7 in the NBA Finals.

The Lakers covered the 6-point spread while the teams played UNDER the posted total of 190 set by oddsmakers.

Pau Gasol also had a double-double with 17 points and 13 rebounds for the Lakers. Ray Allen led the Celtics with 19 points in the Game 6 loss.