"He hugged Reggie Miller, right after breaking Miller’s career 3-point record. He hugged his coach, Doc Rivers, and the assistant Lawrence Frank. He hugged Miller again. He hugged his mom, Flo Allen-Hopson. He hugged his wife, Shannon. He hugged his teammates.
Everyone else at the TD Garden just stood and cheered early Thursday evening as Allen became the most prolific 3-point shooter in N.B.A. history — an achievement marred just slightly by the Los Angeles Lakers, who ripped a 92-86 victory from Allen and the Boston Celtics.
Foul trouble limited Allen in the second half, and injuries put a crimp in the Celtics’ rotation. Kobe Bryant finally spoiled the mood by scoring 20 of his 23 points in the second half to lead the Lakers to the victory in this latest rematch of perennial championship rivals.
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