
Celtics/Lakers Video: KG throws down the FU dunk as Pierce cements his legacy.
Small White Ball —
Paul Pierce's night in two minutes: Sorry Kevin Harlan, but it's KG who has no regard for human life. Garnett by bsap11 Celtics go up 1-0 on the Lakers with Game 2 set for Sunday 'round 9-ish.
Forces of Good -- 1 Forces of Evil -- 0
Hoops and Other Pop Culture —
Celtics 98, Lakers 88. Laker Rationalization #1 The Devil goes 9 for 26 and states that he did so because he "missed a lot of bunnies." Now, assuming that he is not talking about snow bunnies in Eagle, Colorado, what he apparently intends to say is that he missed a lot of easy shots. Sorry, Devil, but I watched the whole 48 minutes. I cannot recall you missing a wide open layup or an open 15 footer. Of your 17 missed shots at least 15 were closely guarded/contested, maybe all 17. This was not LeBron James in Game 1 against Boston where he could hit absolutely nothing, repeatedly missing layups. Laker ...
Best of 2008: Hip 2 Da Game's Top 5 Athletes of 2008
Hip 2 Da Game —
Before we start, let me just say that this Top 5 is not based on who had the best year statistically or who is the best player in their sport. This is simply just what athletes best embody what this blog is about: hip hop & sports. In other words, you have to bring something extra to the table to entertain the masses or the way you represent on the ...
Memories of Paul Pierce Being Wheeled Off the Court
The Big Lead —
Tonight, a rematch of a Christmas Day game and also last year’s NBA Finals. On Christmas, the Lakers snapped Boston’s 19-game winning streak. It seems unlikely they’ll be able to break Boston’s 12-game win streak tonight, not without Andrew Bynum and not on the second night of back-to-backs.
NBA Decade 2000s: Players
The Painted Area —
When David Stern memorably handed over the Larry O’Brien Trophy to "Lakers Alternate Governor" Joey Buss back in June, he effectively closed the book on the decade of the 2000s in the NBA, as the next championship will be won in 2010. With that in mind, we wanted to take a look back at some of the highlights of the NBA decade. In the first installment of this series, we discuss the best players of the decade. [Note: We also encourage you to check Kevin Pelton’s Bill James-style review of the decade as well as Kelly Dwyer’s tour-de-force series on the NBA decade.] MVP: Tim ...
parquetwishesandleprechaundreams.blogspot.com 6/2/2008 — First they accuse him of using a spitball during a game , now they're looking at both the strong side and the weak side to his game (theonion.com): Is Pierce the most underrated or the least overrated shooting guard in the playoffs? STRONG SIDE: ...
tommypoint.com 6/6/2008 — One down, three more wins to go. The Celtics came out knowing they had the pressure on them to win Game 1, and they did so, taking down the Lakers 98-88. This game wasn't without it's drama, however. With 6:52 remaining in the third quarter, Kendrick Perkins came down awkwardly on Paul Pierce, sending Pierce to the floor. Pierce was down for several moments, clutching at his knee, before ...
mvn.com 6/6/2008 — The Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers completed their 2008 version of greeting each other in Game 1, with Paul Pierce leading the Celtics to a 98-88 victory. After being down 51-46 at the half, Pierce scored the Cs first 8 points in the 3rd quarter and returned after an injury to hit two 3s to give the Celtics the lead for good at the end of the 3rd.
sports.aol.com 6/6/2008 — Without a doubt, the most memorable moment in Game 1 came when Paul Pierce returned to the floor in the third quarter after suffering what appeared to be a serious knee injury. After Kendrick Perkins landed on Pierce's leg, Pierce was left writhing ...
dimemag.com 6/6/2008 — Did Pierce dupe L.A.? The LA Times’ Bill Plaschke says the Lakers were duped. Paul Pierce hit the deck as if he’d been shot. Pierce said he thought he heard something pop in his knee. He added at the post-game press conference that he ...
sportsbybrooks.com 6/6/2008 — Bill Plaschke is not as lame as you think he is. He started out his LA TIMES column upon Paul Pierce’s return late in the third quarter of Game 1 of the NBA Finals from a knee injury that shocked Pierce briefly and required he get wheeled off ...
coachingbetterbball.blogspot.com 6/6/2008 — I only caught the second half of Game 1 tonight but it's a good thing that I caught the best parts. It was real inspirational to watch Paul Pierce come back onto the floor to not only stay in the game but to lift his team to the win. Here is what the ...
dimemag.com 6/7/2008 — Paul Pierce in Dime #5 Any NBA talk yesterday started with Paul Pierce and whether or not his Game 1 knee injury was legit. We can see where those accusing P-Double of faking are coming from; Pierce was hollering in agony and slapping the floor when ...
redsarmy.wordpress.com 5/25/2008 — This is Paul Pierce doing a photo shoot in 2006 for DUB Magazine … which is dedicated to “Automotive Lifestyles” Paul’s Automotive lifestyles include a 1961 Celtic Green & White Impala (complete with ...
humanvictorycigar.com 5/25/2008 — Forwards Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett of the Boston Celtics, after the Celtics’ win over the Detroit Pistons in Game 3 of the 2008 Eastern Conference Finals.
thesportshernia.typepad.com 5/27/2008 — Paul Pierce arrives to arena directly from uneventful slumber party
dimemag.com 5/31/2008 — Paul Pierce Why the Celtics won: The role players. Rajon Rondo, James Posey and Kendrick Perkins came up with crucial buckets, steals, rebounds and whatever else the C’s needed during its big run to take the lead in the fourth quarter and as ...
juicedsportsblog.com 6/1/2008 — COLIN LINNEWEBER Big City Bias Without the Boston Bullshit Paul Pierce and the Boston Celtics defeated the Detroit Pistons 89-81 Friday night to advance to their first NBA Championship series since the 1987 season. The Celtics (66-16) are a ...
shamrockheadband.blogspot.com 6/3/2008 — All season long Garnett was telling anyone who'd listen that Paul Pierce was the MVP of this team, and we all dismissed it as more of KG's delightful blend of intensity and humility; now, a month into this whole thing, the question that ought be on everyone's lips is: Holy shit, what if he was right? Paul Pierce is, to a massive degree, the reason we're here.
redsarmy.wordpress.com 6/4/2008 — Paul Pierce talking about the offseason conversations he had with Kobe: “Neither of us thought we’d be back on our teams. I thought it was time to move on and do something about it. I thought my days as a Celtic were pretty much over.” But while Paul Pierce kept his conversations private with management... Kobe was barnstorming telling people to “go buy a Bulls Jersey” and “Dr. Buss is an idiot.”
joshqpublic.com 6/5/2008 — For too long Pierce had been underrated. For too long Pierce has gone unadulated. For too long his legacy as a Celtic has been debated. The time is now.
odenized.com 6/6/2008 — Odenized video clip on YouTube | Download Paul Pierce returns only minutes after spraining his right knee. While off-air, color commentators Mark Jackson and Jeff Van Gundy extol Lakers ' Coach Phil Jackson 's wherewithal to call a ...
odenized.com 6/6/2008 — Odenized video clip on YouTube | Download Paul Pierce seems to severely sprain his right knee before making a miraculous comeback only minutes later.
sportingnews.com 6/6/2008 — Today's Calls: Paul Pierce vs. Willis Reed, Rays vs. Red Sox, Cole Hamels vs. Todd Wellemeyer, Ana Ivanovic vs. Maria Sharapova, Darren McFadden vs. LaDainian Tomlinson, Mike Tranghese vs. Mike Slive and More! The Opening Pitch: Paul Pierce is ...
intentionalfoul.com 6/6/2008 — It’s come to my attention, courtesy of TBL , that some folks think Paul Pierce’s knee injury was some kind of dodge or hustle to either ignite the crowd or to fool the Lakers into thinking — well, I’m not really sure. ...
Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce is ready to go for Game 2 of the NBA finals against the Los Angeles Lakers. Pierce took part in Sunday morning's shootaround at the team's practice facility and showed no ill-effects of the right knee sprain that ...
Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce is ready to go for Game 2 of the NBA finals against the Los Angeles Lakers. Pierce took part in Sunday morning's shootaround at the team's practice facility and showed no ill-effects of the right knee sprain that ...
Paul Pierce says he "definitely" will play in Game 2 Sunday despite a right knee injury that may eventually require surgery. "With a little more treatment and rest, once those lights come on and the popcorn starts popping, I'll be ready," Pierce said ...
BOSTON (AP) -- If Paul Pierce is sidelined or ineffective in Game 2 of the NBA finals, don't expect ...
Celtics All-Star forward Paul Pierce says his injured right knee feels better, and he expects to play Sunday in Game 2 of the NBA finals against the Los Angeles Lakers.
BOSTON (AP) -- Celtics All-Star forward Paul Pierce says his injured right knee feels better, and he...
Celtics All-Star forward Paul Pierce says his injured right knee feels better, and he expects to play Sunday in Game 2 of the NBA finals against the Los Angeles Lakers. Pierce, who sprained his knee in the second half of Game 1 on Thursday night, ...
BOSTON (AP) -- OK, so maybe the wheelchair was a bit over the top. Paul Pierce really was hurt, thou...
It took Paul Pierce 10 years to get here. With the additions of Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett, his team finally has the pieces to win a championship. The time is now.
If Paul Pierce was still trying to deceive the Lakers Thursday concerning the severity of his right knee injury, he was doing a pretty good job. Pierce walked with a noticeable limp and said there was no guarantee that he would be available for Game 2 ...
Paul Pierce does not have any structural damage to his knee. > At least that's what the Boston Celtics are saying, although they haven't performed an MRI.
According to the Celtics, Paul Pierce sustained no structural damage when he wrenched his knee in Friday’s victory, and his challenge will be managing the pain. >
Kendrick Perkins and Paul Pierce both say they'll play Game 2 of the NBA Finals, but will their respective injuries hinder their performances?
Paul Pierce, whose dramatic return from a knee injury lifted Boston to a win over Los Angeles in the opener of the NBA finals, said Friday there's a "great chance" he?ll play in Game 2 on Sunday.
Was it a real injury? Or a bit of an acting job? Either way, Paul Pierce was the leading man in Boston's Game 1 win, Jeff Goodman says.
Celtics star Paul Pierce says there's an excellent chance he'll play in Game 2 of the NBA finals Sunday despite an injured knee. Pierce said Friday his knee was stiff and swollen and he will not practice over the next two days to get treatment. The ...
BOSTON - Still-in-pain Celtics star Paul Pierce said he believes he will try to play Sunday in Game 2 of the NBA Finals, but gave no guarantees and doesn't even know the extent of his knee injury. Pierce is being diagnosed with a meniscus strain...
Paul Pierce, whose dramatic return from a knee injury lifted Boston to a win in over Los Angeles in the opener of the NBA finals, said Friday there's a "great chance" he'll play in Game 2 on Sunday. Pierce was carried from the floor by teammates and ...
BOSTON - You want nostalgia out of this classic finals series, you got nostalgia, circa 1970. In a Willis-Reed-limping-out-of-the-tunnel moment, Celtics superstar Paul Pierce, moments after bound to a wheelchair in the locker-room area after being...
Was it a real injury? Or a bit of an acting job? Either way, Paul Pierce was the leading man in Boston's Game 1 win, Jeff Goodman says.





