The L.A. Lakers have to win Game 5 or their championship dream is over, and if Kobe Bryant is correct, the Celtics will not be showered in champagne in 24 hours' time, the Associated Press is reporting.

"The series ain't over," Bryant said. "It's far from over."

After surrendering a 24 point lead in Game 4, and a shot at tying the series at 2-2, the Lakers must now win at home on Sunday night before winning twice in Boston.

No team has ever came back from a 3-1 deficit in the NBA Finals nor have they won games 6 and 7 on the road since the league switched to the 2-3-2 format in 1985.