The 131 points scored by the Celtics in Tuesday night's NBA Finals clincher was the most allowed by the Lakers (after a quick flip through the team's media guide and website) ...

** IN A PLAYOFF GAME since Golden State scored 139 in a Western Conference semifinal victory (139-121) May 10, 1987.

** IN A FINALS GAME since Boston scored 148 in Game 1 of the 1985 Finals (148-114).

** IN A REGULAR SEASON GAME (regulation) since Charlotte scored 141 in a home victory (141-124) Nov. 24, 1993.

** IN A REGULAR SEASON GAME (overtime) since Charlotte scored 133 in a home victory (133-124) Dec. 29, 2006.

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