Pierce Scores 41 as Celtics Eliminate James, Cavs
Published 5/18/2008 by HOWARD ULMAN at washingtonpost.com - NBA
Boston captain Paul Pierce scores 41 points, hits two clinching free throws and leads the Celtics to a 97-92 win over the Cavaliers and star LeBron James, who finished with 45 points.
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Boston captain Paul Pierce scores 41 points, hits two clinching free throws and leads the Celtics to a 97-92 win over the Cavaliers and star LeBron James, who finished with 45 points.
Boston captain Paul Pierce scores 41 points, hits two clinching free throws and leads the Celtics to a 97-92 win over the Cavaliers and star LeBron James, who finished with 45 points.
