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Herald Paul Pierce, Celtics get last word on LeBron James, Cavaliers
Paul Pierce, LeBron James stir memories of ’88
FL's Take: I watched that '88 game 7 this morning and what a game. Truly a classic as was last night's game.
P.J. Brown provides blast from past in 4th
FL's Take: Who would have thought that PJ Brown would be the hero of the game. The difference between Pierce's performance and LeBron's was that when it mattered, Pierce's teammates showed up and LeBron's didn't.
Paul Pierce steers Celtics into next round
Despite heroics, LeBron James reduced to role of spectator
Healthy Chauncey Billups set for series
FL's Take: It isn't good that the Pistons got so much rest and the Celtics are coming in tired from 2 7 game series in a row. Rondo proved he can out play Billups in their last matchup and hopefully he has learned from that and will do the same in the playoffs.
If Pistons play with desperation and fury, they can beat Celtics
Globe Pierce stars in his moment of Truth
This game was fit for a King, but Cavaliers' James on losing end
Double clutch
Starting five: Celtics 97, Cavs 92
Various posts from the Globe Celtics blog
James: Tough call after hard loss
There was no bite to this cast
Something is amiss as struggles continue for Allen
FL's Take: I really don't know what to make of Ray's slump. The poor guy can't hit anything except for free throws and thankfully he put those in last night. You have to think he is going to go off in one of these games. You can't keep a scorer like him down for good.
Brown big down the stretch
FL's Take: I knew that Brown was going to help this team when they showed him teaching Leon and Big Baby how to foul and not get caught right after he first got here. But he has done a lot more than mentor the young guys. He was a real factor last night. Great pick up by Danny.
MetroWest Daily Celtics 97, Cavaliers 92: Survival!
Truth takes mano-a-mano duel
Celtics.com Pierce-James Duel Makes Game 7 an Instant Classic
Post game press conference
Playoffs postups, live game blog
CelticsBlog The great who woulda thunk it? Victory
8 mile three pointers
We are all witnesses to the Truth
LOY's Place Comments from the Other Side - Cavs game 7
Celtics move on to conference finals
Celtics 17 Your Boston Celtics are in the East finals
NBA.com Celtics survive LeBron and move on
Game 7 live blog
Celtics and Pistons to battle for the East
ESPN Pierce's shining moment comes in duel for the ages
Pierce, James duke it out as Celtics close out Cavs
Hoopsworld LeBron James isn't enough
The tortoise saves the Celtics
Pierce, James put on spectacular show
Celtics fans see what Brown can do for them
Boston Daily The epic 7th game
Parquet Pride Takes me back to 2002
Courtside View Post deadline thoughts from a second game 7
BostonSportZ Michele Tafoya wishes it was LeBron... Sorry
Boston eliminates Cavs 97-92
Green Bandwagon Game 7: The Paul Pierce game
Metro Celtics kick Cavs to the curb
Safe at home
Worcester Telegram Cavs dethroned
Brown surprisingly offensive
Despite drama, it's no surprise
Patriot Ledger Brown comes up big for the Celtics
Dave Donofrio Kudos to the Captain
Red's Army Appreciating our Captain
Celtics advance to Eastern Conference finals
Perkisabeast Pierce channels Larry Bird in historic game 7
Full Court Press Celtics sell sanctuary, with clincher over Cavaliers
Cavs.com Celtics strike the set
Detroit Free Press No tea party: Boston tough for Pistons
Celtics speak out on Pistons
Flashback: Celtics showboating upset the Pistons
FL's Take: The Pistons are going to come out very strong to take out the Celtics. They don't need Boston showboating to rile them up. Just the fact that the Celtics got all the headlines this season and they didn't is reason enough for them to want to prove they are the better team. The Celtics better be ready. They are rested and motivated and are going to come out with guns blazing.
Pistons confident facing Team NBA Celtics
Sun Sentinel Dwayne Wade gives his mother a church
ProJo It was only fitting that Pierce should be the man of the hour
Pierce prevails in shoothout with LeBron
King James' best moves fall short against the Celtics in game seven
It's right back to wars against rested Pistons
Brown thrilled to lend a hand
Celtics Allen remains nearly invisible
Detroit News Prince gets Pierce
FL's Take: Prince plays Pierce as well as anyone in the league. He is a very good defender and so KG may have to take over this series as I think he has the better matchup.
Bleacher Report Playoff matchup brings up old memories
Move over KG! Paul Pierce is the team's real MVP
SouthCoast Today For Brown, Boston had a ring to it
Last word in this feud was the Truth
Dime Paul Pierce: the takeover
FL's Take: Going into game 7, everyone was saying that the Celtics wouldn't win because they didn't have a go to guy down the stretch like the Cavs did. Guess Pierce showed them.
Connecticut Post The Truth will out in the end: Celtics win classic
Beacon Journal PJ Brown scores as LeBron, Pierce duel
Cavs season ends in loss to Celtics
Plain Dealer Pierce unstoppable in win against Cavs
Cavaliers drop game 7 in Boston
The Q: LeBron James
Eagle Tribune Andover's ultimate Celtics' fan
Sports of Boston Pierce leads Celtics to Eastern Conference Finals
Back Seat Drivers Apology letter to Doc Rivers and the Celtics
SI.com Pistons, Celtics will renew rivalry with eighth playoff meeting
Fox Sports Pierce, Celtics home free after epic game 7
The Sports Network Pierce outduels James, sends Celtics to Eastern finals
USA Today Rivalry renewed: Pistons-Celtics part 8
NY Times Pierce leads Celtics past Cavaliers
Sporting News Celtics ditch all for one approach
Shamrock Headband We made it
The Sports Columnist Pierce shows Celtics are his team
Sox and Dawgs Cavs can't handle the Truth
The Big Lead Detroit must be excited
Sons of Bill Simmons Winning in spite of Doc?
FL's Take: I have been quick to state when I thought Doc blew it and I am just as quick now to say I think Doc did a very good job last night. He deserves credit for making adjustments and doing what it took to put the team in the position to win.

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