I'd like to echo this sentiment. Gutty 4th quarter performance from the C's, despite a pair of perplexing meltdowns from Sheed and Nate. As the OP said, the difference in intensity between the two teams, especially down the stretch, was tangible. As a Laker fan, I am FURIOUS, FURIOUS, FURIOUS with Lamar Odom. People magazine just reported that he's carrying Glenn Davis' child. Just a total lack of intensity from him for all but one half of this series.
This is a perfect example of what makes this matchup so great. Cleveland, Orlando, Phoenix, Denver, Atlanta...all of those other teams will give it to you. The Lakers or Celtics? You're gonna have to effing take it from them. The Lakers didn't do that, and now the series is tied.
The Bynum situation is huge. If he can give us decent minutes, I still feel confident about the series. If he can't, that could swing things in Boston's favor. I'm REALLY happy there are two days off before Game 5.