Submit a Story!
Get the BallHype iPhone App
Home Sweet Home Court
Home Sweet Home Court
It would have been just fine with me to win the title in Los Angeles. Losing game 5 was a bad thing, no matter how you spin it. However, out of that disappointment, comes a gift. The Celtics will (most likely) celebrate their 17th Championship on their home court, in front of Boston fans and under the previous 16 banners.
Comments
Related Content
Paul Pierce Might Party Like this if the C's Win
uncoached.com 6/17/2008 — While the Boston Celtics gear up to potentially win their first championship since the Larry Bird era, I can guarantee you that this chick is really hoping for a major Beantown bash afterwards.....
No Excuses
redsarmy.wordpress.com 6/17/2008 — I want Perk to play . I want Rondo to play well. I want Ray’s son to be OK so he can focus on the game . I want KG to shut Jason Whitlock the hell up . I want all those things. And I want them all tonight. But if none of those ...
CELTICS v LAKERS Game 6 : Mop-Up Duty
scores.espn.go.com 6/18/2008 — June 17 --- ESPN: The victory cigars are lit in Boston. --- The Celtics took their 17th NBA title, beating the Lakers 131-92 in Game 6 before a raucous home crowd. --- All the statistics from the game are here on this page...
Celtics hammer Lakers, 2008 NBA Champions; Pierce MVP
thehoopdoctors.com 6/18/2008 — What a game!!
Our Congratulations, Kudos and Hats Off to the Boston Celtics (and Kevin Garnett)
emptythebench.com 6/18/2008 — As confetti fell from the rafters and Queen blasted over the PA system the insipid Michelle Tafoya tried to interview the biggest little kid in the world. But the NBA’s most compelling psychology wasn’t exactly ready to put himself into words. The most conscientious and emotional athlete I have ever had the pleasure of following had finally proven to the world he wasn't a loser.
Garnett Welcomes the 'Jungle'Wash Post NBA 6/17/2008
Kevin Garnett looks to refute his reputation as a player allergic to clutch performances and end the Celtics 22-year title drought when the NBA Finals return to Boston.
Celtics Remain Mindful Of a Missed OpportunityNYT > Pro Basketball 6/17/2008
The Celtics’ veteran stars are all going for their first title, which they had in reach on Sunday, before falling just short. >
Marty Burns: Celtics try to deliver knockout punchSI.com - NBA 6/17/2008
The Celts are banged up and about to play a record 26th playoff game. Even so, Paul Pierce likes their chances of winning it all tonight, reports Marty Burns.
Big Three takes home title; Pierce wins MVPFOXSports.com News for NBA 6/18/2008
It's the reason Paul Pierce stuck around when the losses mounted and the end was far from clear. The reason Ray Allen was acquired as a draft-day consolation prize. And the reason Kevin Garnett agreed to leave the only pro team he'd ever known. The ...
Celtics rout Lakers for 17th NBA titleNYDailyNews.com - Basketball 6/18/2008
On a new parquet floor below aging championship banners, the Boston Celtics won their 17th NBA title and a first one - at last - for Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen - their Big Three for a new generation.