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Kobe and Phil Laugh Off 'Paul Pierce Drama' From Game 1
sports.aol.com - 6/7/2008
Kobe and Phil Laugh Off 'Paul Pierce Drama' From Game 1
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There's been plenty of discussion today about Paul Pierce 's Game 1 heroics . Most of it however is revolving around whether or not the injury was really as serious as it appeared, and whether or not the media was making too big a deal out of Pierce's return. As far as Kobe Bryant and Phil Jackson are concerned, the whole situation is just amusing as hell. During their media session today, ...

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Pink Hat Nation — ... -Kobe Byant and a glib Phil Jackson react to Game 1's "Paul Pierce Drama" following the Celtic's win. The Zenmaster on top of his game, once again. [AOL Fanhouse] ...

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