Like long, lost fraternity brothers who left school, drifted apart and barely kept in touch, the Celtics and Lakers are getting back together in a place they both know so well - the NBA finals.

The history of Lakers-Celtics is the history of the NBA. On the eve of their 11th Finals showdown, we take a comprehensive look at these epic rivals, and the players, personalities and storylines that have made this matchup such wonderful theater.

Bird vs. Magic. West vs. Cousy. The stunning dominance of Celtics great Bill Russell. The contentious playoff fouls, the East-vs.-West-inspired passion of the fans. It all shaped how this series was viewed.

WHO IS GOING TO WIN?

Even though the Lakers are favored at vegas,I can assure you The celtics are a monster fav ,and heres why,,,,1st off Boston already beat the lakers 2 times in the reg season,both by blowouts and rondo didnt even play 1 game.......2ndly Boston won 9 more games than LA,,,not 1 or 2 or 3 but 9,,,,whens the last time you saw any reg season best team underdogged????? Not many times let me tell you.If the reg season games had been close,then you might be right but just adding 1 player (Gasol) isnt and shouldnt be enough to overcome what Boston has in store for LA.This series is no doubt gonna be remembered as the "david and goliath " series.We will see if the lakers can slay the mighty Celtics(Goliath) on the parquet floor

I always love a good underdog story but I gotta stick with my Lakers this time.

You gotta love the faith of the Celtics, Lakers shot such a bad game and think that they already have this in the bag. All i can say "oh loser one". Lakers in 6...Now you guys have to wait another 21 years and maybe then you will have the chance like the New England Patriots......Kobe's Year Biachh....!!!!

This Boston Fan is so funny....he is thinking the "RONODO" is such a big factor....bahahahahah what a joke......The guys coming off he laker bench will out play "RONDO"...He needs to go back to the "B" league and leave this to the big boys!!!!

So Funny, BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH >>>>>>"Rondo"....hahaha ROLF