Bryant Admits Foul

Boston, MA -- For the first time in six years, Kobe Bryant admitted a foul call. The momentous event occurred with 3:24 left in the fourth quarter of Game 5 of the NBA finals. Ironically, a replay showed that Paul Pierce in fact flopped on the play, but for the first time anyone can remember, Kobe did not argue the call. Referees around the world celebrated a rare moment in the career of one of the greatest players in NBA history, who never saw a call go against his team he didn't feel worthy of arguing. Bryant made up for the concession going down the stretch, but many will remember the moment as a magnanimous one in his ongoing, endless debate with referees. Kobe scored 38 in a losing effort, as the Celtics pulled off a 92-86 victory to take a 3-2 lead in the series. The Celtics almost gave the game away in the fourth quarter yet again, with an airball by Ray Allen (0 for his last 19 three point attempts), continuing a pattern for the team this year, but pulled it out after a circus catch and pass from Pierce to Rondo. The next game will be in Los Angeles Tuesday night at 9 p.m. EST on ABC.