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In Game 4 the Lakers lost to Boston because Pau Gasol could not box out and block Glen Davis and when there was loose ball Nate Robinson and the Celtics were diving for it while a guy like Jordan Farmar half-heartedly would reach for it.

If the Lakers can hold Kobe Bryant to under 40% shooting they will likely win. Kobe averages 9 for 23 from the field in Lakers losses vs 11 for 23 in Lakers wins. The Celtics also need Ray Allen to find his outside shooting touch. Allen hits 2 Three's and shoots over 40% from three point range in Celtics wins, but he is just 30% from three point range in losses.

While perimeter shooting is important AccuScore had always highlighted the importance of rebounding above all else in this series and so far the team that won the rebounding battle won the game. Pau Gasol needs to re-assert himself on the boards. When the Lakers win in simulations they out-rebound Boston by 5 rebounds but when Boston wins they out-rebound LA by 3.