Basketball: Clash of the NBA titans

The two most successful teams in NBA championship history face off for the title today, renewing their rivalry for the second time in three years.

The Boston Celtics meet the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1 of the 2010 NBA Finals at the Staples Center in L.A.

Apart from Jack Nicholson being courtside in his regular seat, there are not a lot of certainties about this year's matchup.

It's the Lakers' Kobe Bryant vs the Celtics' Paul Pierce. It's the 2008 NBA Champions vs. the 2009 NBA Champions. It is a matchup between the two most successful franchises in NBA history.

What else can you want?

It was two short years ago when these teams met last in the finals, a series Boston won in six games.

- NZHERALD STAFF

WHAT:Game 1, 2010 NBA Finals
WHO: Los Angeles Lakers v Boston Celtics
WHEN: 1pm (NZT)