2.05.2009

McHale Pronounces Parish Best in Basketball

Celts Thrash Lakers 110-95
January 31, 1983

When Parish walked toward his cubicle after yesterday's victory, Kevin McHale announced to the assembled masses: "Right there is the best center in all of basketball." M. L. Carr ended the first half yesterday with a crowd-pleasing steal and dunk to push the Celtics to a 60-50 lead. The Celtics outrebounded the Lakers, 53-43, and took 106 shots to LA's 88. Jabbar scored 16 in the first half, but was held to one rebound . . . Bird had five steals to go along with 21 points, 13 rebounds and 8 assists. Meanwhile, Magic had 14 points, 2 steals, 9 rebounds and 10 assists. Also, Bird committed only one turnover compared with Magic's eight. Parish blocked three shots.

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