Lakers win NBA crown

Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce, left, and Los Angeles Lakers guard Derek Fisher go for a loose ball during the first half of Game 7 of the NBA basketball finals. (Jae Hong / Associated Press)
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant runs into Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett on a drive to the basket during the first half of Game 7 of the NBA basketball finals. (Mark Terrill / Associated Press)
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant reacts as the Lakers win Game 7 of the NBA finals against the Boston Celtics. (Mark Terrill / Associated Press)
Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett tries to push his way past Los Angeles Lakers forward Pau Gasol during the second half of Game 7 of the NBA basketball finals. (Mark Terrill / Associated Press)
Boston Celtics forward Glen Davis tries to knock the ball away from Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant during the second half of Game 7 of the NBA basketball finals. (Jae Hong / Associated Press)
Los Angeles Lakers forward Lamar Odom shoots as he is guarded by Boston Celtics' Tony Allen, left, and Rasheed Wallace during the second half of Game 7 of the NBA basketball finals. (Mark Terrill / Associated Press)
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant shoots around the outstretched arm of Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce, right, as Celtics' Kevin Garnett also defends during the second half of Game 7 of the NBA basketball finals. (Mark Terrill / Associated Press)
Boston Celtics center Rasheed Wallace blocks a shot by Los Angeles Lakers forward Pau Gasol of Spain during the first half of Game 7. (Chris Pizzello / Associated Press)
Boston Celtics guard Rajon Rondo drives to the basket during the first half of Game 7 of the NBA basketball finals against the Los Angeles Lakers. (Mark Terrill / Associated Press)
Photos from the Lakers' title-clinching victory in Game 7 of the NBA finals against the Boston Celtics.