Lakers, Celtics prepare for NBA Finals

Lakers Coach Phil Jackson seems relaxed during practice at the TD Banknorth Garden in Boston on Wednesday. The Lakers open the NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics on Thursday.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Injured Lakers center Andrew Bynum watches Pau Gasol practice Wednesday at TD Banknorth Garden in Boston.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Lakers guard Derek Fisher sprints upcourt during practice at the TD Banknorth Garden in Boston on Wednesday.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Lakers guard Derek Fisher walks on to the court past the Celtics logo during practice at the TD Banknorth Garden in Boston on Wednesday.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Lakers center Pau Gasol walks on to the court before practice Wednesday at the TD Banknorth Garden in Boston.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Lakers guard Jordan Farmar chats before practice Wednesday at the TD Banknorth Garden in Boston.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

The Lakers practice Wednesday at the TD Banknorth Garden in Boston. The Lakers face the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

The Lakers’ Kobe Bryant talks on the phone before practice Wednesday at the TD Banknorth Garden in Boston.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

The Lakers’ Kobe Bryant prepares to talk to the media before practice Wednesday at the TD Banknorth Garden in Boston.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

The Lakers’ Kobe Bryant talks to reporters before practice for the NBA Finals at the TD Banknorth Garden in Boston on Wednesday.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

The Celtics’ Kevin Garnett takes a shot during practice for the NBA Finals at the TD Banknorth Garden in Boston on Wednesday.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

The Celtics’ Ray Allen, left, and Sam Cassell share a few laughs during practice for the NBA Finals at the TD Banknorth Garden in Boston on Wednesday.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

The Celtics’ Paul Pierce is all smiles during practice for the NBA Finals at the TD Banknorth Garden in Boston on Wednesday.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

The Celtics’ Ray Allen prepares for an interview as Lakers center Pau Gasol is surrounded by reporters Wednesday at the TD Banknorth Garden in Boston.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Boston Celtics players and coaches huddle after practice Wednesday at the TD Banknorth Garden in Boston.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Pedestrians walk next to a mural of Celtics player Paul Pierce outside the TD Banknorth Garden in Boston on Wednesday.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

A man carrying cups of coffee tries to stay dry on a rainy day outside the TD Banknorth Garden in Boston on Wednesday.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)