89 Celtics, 81 Pistons

The Celtics had a great season, a storybook play-offs and now the finals built by destiny. The Celtics vs Lakers not only is a huge rivalry it's a pride issue. Pierce, KG, and Ray Allen have never made it to the finals before and to beat beat Kobe and the new "Showtime" Lakers. The Celtics who won 24 games last year finished off the season with an impressive 66 wins then although they couldn't finish the Hawks in the time I thought they would they beat them in seven games, then beat the defending Eastern Conference Champions in LeBron James' Cavs in seven games, then beat the always tough defensive minded, experienced Detroit Pistons in 6 games in DE-Troit.

Although James Posey's stat sheet will say only 3 points and 4 rebounds, he is my MVP for this game. If not for his unbelievable defense on basically every player, and in the final minutes keeping Chauncey Billups at quite. Also he had the play of the game with a minute on the clock and the Celtics up by 4, Tayshaun Prince got a rebound and Posey snuck behind him and stripped the ball, ultimately sealing the deal for the game. For all of this I label him M.V.Posey.

K.G. had a terrible first half but was able to right the ship with 16 points and play good defense on Antonio McDyess at the end of the game. Another guy who deserves to make it to the finals.

With Rip Hamilton's status being in question before the game he proved to everyone he is a baller and still a queer. Rip is the new Reggie Miller in my eye, he gives everyone cheap shots and flops whenever possible. With that being said he had 21 points on 9-14 shooting, but luckily the Celtics UConn guy Ray Allen had 17 points of his own and proved he still got game.

Another guy I am happy I won't get to see again these play-offs is Chauncey Billups. Billups was an absolute pain in the ass, he had 29 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists and was able to score at will for a majority of the game. He scares me more than anyone else in the league, and with Rondo guarding Derrick Fisher, I'm very content with that match-up. Rajon last night had 11 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists, and with those 11 points, he hit a crucial jumper with a minute left and proved he can score if needed.

Rasheed Wallace had a terrible series this series. In his final game he finished with 4 points on 2-12 shooting and had 10 boards, but in the final minutes Kendrick Perkins (7 points, 7 rebounds) played magnificent defense giving him zero opportunities for shot attempts.
One of the most touching moments after the game was watching Doc and Pierce embrace each other. With Pierce only making it to the Eastern Conference Finals once and Doc never making it out of the first round, it was a very good sight to see, and you felt good for them.
Bye Rasheed


They won this game much like they won many games this season; as a team and hopefully that will carry over to the next series.
Box Score

With that being said:
BEAT LA