soxanddawgs.com - 5/7/2008
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Despite getting 4 points from Paul Pierce and zero points from Ray Allen, the Boston Celtics managed to sneak by the Cleveland Cavaliers 76-72 in front of a packed house at the TD BankNorth Garden.
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NBA.com: News 5/7/2008
Kevin Garnett scored 28 points and LeBron James couldn't make a basket down the stretch as the Boston Celtics eked out a 76-72 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night in the opener of the Eastern Conference semifinals.