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At times the NBA Finals Game 4 looked like a rough playground match with the Boston Celtics winning 96-89 over the Los Angeles Lakers with tremendous bench help. The series, tied 2-2, continues Sunday night in Boston with Game 5. Until then, find out what you probably missed during Game 4.

1. Shrek and Donkey

After a big play by Glen “Big Baby” Davis, the always-energetic Nate Robinson jumped on Davis’ back in celebration. Later, when asked about the excitement during the after-game press conference, Robinson said, “We’re like Shrek and Donkey.” We’re assuming Nate is donkey. Just a guess.

2. Big Baby Drools

During the same Shrek and Donkey celebration, Glen “Big Baby” Davis lived up to his nickname and let loose a long line of drool from his mouth. “If I slobber, snot, spit, please excuse me. Kids, don’t do that. Have manners and things like that,” Davis said.

3. The Return of Gino

Gino, the unofficial disco-dancing mascot of the Celtics, made his return during the team’s first home win in almost two weeks. After each TD Garden victory, Beantown fans go nuts over this little off-beat dude with sideburns and an afro. Anything to keep Gino’s legend–and the 1970s–alive.

4. No Dunks

In a sport known for its high-flying athletes, there were no dunks in this match-up against the league’s two best teams. Even 3-time NBA Slam Dunk champion Nate Robinson did not get off the ground for some hang time.

5. Nate Robinson Against Lamar Odom

Scene: After a rough foul Nate Robinson decides to get buck and get in the face of Lamar Odom and receives a technical foul. Nate Robinson 5-foot-8, 180 pounds vs. Lamar Odom 6-foot-10, 230 pounds. You do the math. You have to admire the little guy’s spunk though.

6. Anita Baker Singing National Anthem

R&B royalty Anita Baker opened up Game 4 with the national anthem. Her appearance left a lot to be desired, since she looked more like Auntie Nita than an R&B great. But she delivered a silky smooth version of the “National Anthem” that had you searching for a candle to light by the end.

7. Paul Pierce Punches Ref

Paul Pierce got lost in the moment and after a play flailed his arm wildly and caught referee Eddie Rush in the chin with a mean right hook. The ref spent the next minute adjusting his jaw, while Pierce smiled and hugged him hoping not to get a whistle.

8. Ugly Sister Chants for Lamar Odom

“Lamar Odashian” is Odom’s new nickname since his marriage to socialite Khole Kardashian of the Kardashian clan. TD Garden fans took the taunting up a notch by yelling “UG-LY SIS-TER” at Odom, referring to his wife who some might consider the least attractive sister. OK, everyone.

9. Celebrity Scene

At the Staples Center in Los Angeles you get A-List celebrities like Dustin Hoffman, but at Boston’s TD Garden it’s more like a collection of people who happen to be famous. Dane Cook, Maria Menounos, Senator John Kerry and Ellen Pompeo all appeared court side to root for the green. Where’s Matt Damon when you need him?

10. Mamba strikes again with a Mean Sweater

Sure Kobe Bryant dropped 33 points but his ever-expanding sweater collection, which he displayed once again during his press conference, is much more impressive. Bryant was surly as usual in the presser, but who cares, his sweaters are mean!

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