June 18, 2008 Celtics lead Game 6 against Lakers

(NECN) - At halftime, the Boston Celtics are leading against the L.A. Lakers in Game 6 of the NBA Finals.

Ray Allen was in the Celtics' starting lineup, but missed much of the first half after getting poked in the left eye.

Allen flew overnight from L.A. to make it to Boston in time for the game after taking care of his sick child.

Kendrick Perkins was also in the starting lineup after missing Game 5 because of a should injury.