Lakers’ resiliency pays off in 90-89 victory over Boston Celtics

Forget for a moment what put the Lakers in this tough spot. Forget the poor second-quarter effort against Boston that effectively nullified their inspiring first-quarter play. Forget the poor defense on Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo. Forget Kobe Bryant’s questionable shot selection for most of the game. Forget Pau Gasol’s inconsistent presence inside. No Lakers fan is thinking about those aforementioned variables too much after the team’s thrilling come-from-behind 90-89 victory Sunday over the Boston Celtics, and it’s not just because nostalgia is clouding the big picture. That’s because the big picture says this: the Lakers (37-11) are 5-2 on…