On Sunday night the Lakers were more concerned with watching the Celtics play the Pacers than they were watching scouting footage of the Bucks, their opponent later that night.

Derek Fisher, Pau Gasol, and Lamar Odom were among the Lakers closely watching their opponent in last year's Finals.

"They were stronger than we were: rebounds, fighting for rebounding position, getting second-chance opportunities," Kobe Bryant said. "They were moving guys around, just naturally stronger. ?That's one of the things that stayed with us after The Finals."