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The Boston Celtics resumed their storied rivalry versus the Los Angeles Lakers by taking the series, 4-2. Paul Pierce was named NBA Finals MVP. The role players of the Celtics, including Rajon Rondo, James Posey, and Leon Powe outplayed their counterparts on the Lakers. In fact, a few analysts and fans declared James Posey to be the next Robert Horry. With a 2nd championship under his belt, he is on his way to chasing Horry, who has won 7 NBA Championships. Regarding the quality of play in the Finals this year versus last year, while the 2008 Finals were more exciting, the quality of play was about the same. Neither the Celtics nor the Lakers seemed to play better than the San Antonio Spurs played a year ago. Then again, the series played out more evenly this year. Furthermore, the Celtics and Lakers are historically the most successful franchises in NBA history. As the Spurs and Cleveland Cavaliers came from smaller NBA markets, the 2007 Finals provided disappointing ratings i

The second round playoff loss to the Boston Celtics a little more than a month ago was disappointing. The Cavaliers were in position to come back in 3 of the games in Boston, while in the fourth (Game 2) they held an early lead before Ben Wallace's confirmed departure from the night's lineup due to illness. However, the Cavaliers should not be ashamed for falling to the Celtics in the series. They gave the eventual champions a formidable challenge. In Game 7, the Cavaliers managed to overcome a sluggish 2nd quarter by actually outscoring an opponent in the 3rd quarter (Cleveland 28, Boston 23). LeBron James kept up with Paul Pierce shot-for-shot by scoring 45 points to Pierce's 41. While the acquisitions of Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett brought the Celtics much attention, it was the performance of the 10-year Celtic that carried the team past the Cavs. Pierce has been with the Celtics' franchise through good times and bad. Although Garnett gets the credit for being the em

The Los Angeles Lakers defeat the Boston Celtics, 4-1. Kobe Bryant is named Finals MVP.