Filed under: Celtics , Eastern , NBA Media Watch , Boston , Blogs When Ray Allen skipped talking to the media and immediately bolted the Staples Center following Game 5, the Celtics explained it was because he had to deal with "a health issue with...

Press release from the NBA: Los Angeles, June 15, 2008 – “Ray Allen was forced to leave Staples Center at the conclusion of tonight’s game due to a health issue with one of his children. We ask that you please respect Ray’s privacy at this time

Filed under: Celtics , Lakers , NBA Fans , NBA Playoffs The Lakers have opened up the Staples Center in past seasons as a place for fans to get together to watch the team play their road Finals games on television. They usually get a few thousand...

The following is a statement from the Los Angeles Lakers: After meeting with law enforcement and city representatives, we have agreed to not open STAPLES Center for a public showing of any upcoming playoff games from Boston. Because of concerns for...