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 Paul Pierce Shows True Toughness (video)
Paul Pierce Shows True Toughness (video)
Visit http://www.nba.com/video for more highlights. Paul Pierce scored 22 points in the Celtics game 1 win over the Lakers.
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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.

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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 ...

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The Onion just can't get enough of Paul Pierce ...
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:  ...
Lakers-Celtics Game 1 recap
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 ...
Boston Beats LA After Pierce Scare
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.
Was the Paul Pierce Situation Overblown?
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 ...
Was Paul Pierce Faking?
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 ...
Plaschke Calls Shenanigans on Paul Pierce Injury
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 ...
Paul Pierce Returns and Doc Rivers Speech
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 ...
All Eyez on Knee
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 ...
Paul Pierce Is Environmentally Friendly
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 ...
ECF Game 3 Postgame Presser : Paul Pierce & Kevin Garnett
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.
Paul Pierce arrives to arena directly from uneventful slumber party
thesportshernia.typepad.com 5/27/2008 — Paul Pierce arrives to arena directly from uneventful slumber party
Celtics 89, Pistons 81: Instant Analysis
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 ...
Paul Pierce is Not a Hall of Fame Player
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 ...
Pierce More Important Than KG?
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.
“I Thought My Days As A Celtic Were Pretty Much Over”
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.”
I *Heart* Paul Pierce
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.
Uncut video: Paul Pierce sprains knee, Part 02
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 ...
Uncut video: Paul Pierce sprains knee, Part 01
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.
Shanoff's Wake-Up Call: Pierce Is NOT Reed!
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 ...
About Paul Pierce’s Knee
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. ...
Does Paul Pierce's number belong in Boston's rafters?Odenized
Odenized video clip on YouTube | Download It seems like Paul Pierce all but cemented his place in Celtic history with his dramatic return in Game 1 of the 2008 NBA Finals.
Pierce Ready to Go For TonightLOY's PLACE a celtics green blog
The Globe is reporting that Paul Pierce participated in the team's shoot around this morning and looked good to go. Paul Pierce tested his sprained right knee when he engaged teammate Sam Cassell in a lively game of 1-on-1 this morning during the Celtics' shootaround at the team's practice facility at HealthPoint. The sight of Pierce spinning and driving hard to the basket only served ...
Paul Pierce Upgraded From 'We'll See' to 'He's Going to Play, Duh'FanHouse
Fear not, worried Bostonians: the alarmist assertion Paul Pierce might not actually play in Game 2 Sunday -- caused by a casual " We'll see" from The Truth -- has been put to rest. Yes, that's right: Pierce has been upgraded from "we'll see" to "there's a great chance I'll play." From the Boston Globe 's Michael Vega : "There's a little pain in it right now, so I'm just going to keep it ...
Paul Pierce Faked His InjuryJuiced Sports Blog*: Writing Enhanced by Flaxseed Oil
COLIN LINNEWEBER Big City Bias Without the Boston Bullshit PAUL PIERCE Paul Pierce and the Boston Celtics defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 98-88 at the TD Banknorth Garden Thursday night to take a 1-0 advantage in the NBA Finals. Early in the third quarter, Pierce fell to the hardwood and grasped his right knee in apparent agony. Providing the illusion that he was immobile, Pierce was ...
Pierce Has “Great Chance” To Play Game 2Sports of Boston
PHEW…for now. Paul Pierce announced at a press conference Thursday that he has a “great chance” of playing in Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Sunday night. Pierce scared all of Celtics Nation when he was seen on the floor clutching his knee and in obvious pain during the third quarter of Game 1. After a quick examination in the locker room, Pierce made a dramatic return to ...
The Internets are alive: How hurt was Paul Pierce?Ball Don't Lie
There's mixed reaction to Paul Pierce 's knee injury and return. ( Check the video. ) Was the Celtics forward legitimately hurt on the play, or did he exaggerate the moment? What they're saying out in the ether about the the Truth's comeback ... The Association : "In my book when you knock knees with someone you stop for a second, rub it and get back in the game. In Paul Pierce's ...
Paul Pierce is a dramatic Vag-ineEBSports Blog
Paul: I love you, Brian. Brian: Don’t you do that, don’t say your good-byes. Paul: I’m so cold. Brian: Listen, Paul. You’re gonna get out of here, you’re gonna go on and make lots of babies, and you’re gonna watch them grow. You’re gonna die an old… an old man warm in his bed, but not here, not [...]
“A Great Chance I’ll Play Sunday”RedsArmy.com - The Voice Of Celtics Fans
Paul Pierce talked about his injury today… and the Globe reports the news seems good : “I can walk on it, I can bend it, but there’s a little sharp pain on the inside of my knee,” said Pierce. “There’s a little pain in there right now so I’m going to keep it wrapped, iced.” Pierce said he would be receiving treatment 2-3 times a day to see if his knee responds. He was asked the ...
Was Paul Pierce faking the injury?Hail Mary Jane
LA Times Columnist Bill Plaschke believes that Paul Pierce may have been faking his injury. The thought crossed my mind too but I think if they were going to do that, they should’ve done it in at least game 5 if not later. Not game 1. Heres an excerpt from Plaschke’s article : When Pierce crumpled on the floor after being apparently faked out of his kneecap by Kobe ...
If Paul Pierce Is Questionable for Game 2, Then So Is Red AuerbachFanHouse
You know how occasionally, someone in the mainstream media gets all angry about something irresponsible that may have been written by a blogger? Well, if those types would read their own blogs -- especially the one about the Celtics which runs on the Boston Globe's website -- they might just find that the level of reporting is far below their self-proclaimed high and mighty standards. The ...
Paul Pierce: Shades of Larry BirdJosh Q. Public
Josh Q. Public: Well, man, could it be that the girls and boys are trying to be heard above your noise? And the lonely voice of youth cries “What is truth?” -Johnny Cash Public Service Announcement: Ok, here we go! That’s right. All Celtics . All the time. All Paul Pierce . All the time. At least in this time. World Championship time. Growed folks ...
Man Was You Really Hurt?SidelineShow.com-SportsTalk Radio
Paul Pierce last night had one of the greatest comebacks in NBA Finals history, or was he pulling one on the Lakers? It was amazing to see Pierce go down with a knee injury. And just like Willis Reed 38 years ago come out the tunnel hitting shots. And helping the Celtics take a 1-0 [...]
Milk itRandball
Nobody really knows how badly Paul Pierce initially felt after colliding with Kendrick Perkins last night, except for Pierce, perhaps a few teammates, and that guy who tried to block the camera from following the dramatic wheelchair ride by putting up a hand to cover about 1/50th of the screen . (I can’t see Paul Pierce’s ear! What’s going on! Second favorite part, by the ...
Was Paul Pierce Faking? (Part II)Dime Magazine
Celtics blog RedArmy.com has a response to Bill Plaschke’s comment that Paul Pierce’s injury should be referred to as the “Fake N’ Shake” in a post called “Screw Bill Plaschke.” From the post: Plaschke has put his ESPN Blowhard training to good use. Why wait for the actual diagnosis before making this kind of excuse/comment? Just come [...]
Celtics/Lakers: Paul Pierce has a game 1 for the agesHail Mary Jane
During these playoffs, Paul Pierce has been cementing his place as an all time Celtic great and a lock to have his number retired. First, there was the game 7 against the Cavs where he lifted his team to a win with 41 points going toe to toe with one of the games best in LeBron James . Then there was last nights game 1 in the NBA Finals where he had a Willis Reed type moment that ...
Paul Pierce Is No Willis ReedFanIQ Blog
Oh My God! He Can Walk! He Can Walk Again! It's A Miracle! I think we're getting just a little carried away with the heroism today after Paul Pierce went from being carried off the floor to hitting threes all within the third quarter. You see this happen a lot in sports - guys who are unaccustomed to being injury feel a slight pain in their knee, their knee which affords them ...
Paul Pierce Used to Be Sad; Signs Now Point to GladThe Howeva Files
So this happened last night. Apparently Paul Pierce blew his knee out. Sprained meniscus was the word. But suddenly, taking a page out of Penny Marshall's book (insert Awakenings joke here), Paul Pierce wasn't hurt anymore. Did he realize that he looked like a sissy on national television (insert Dwayne Wade cry pic here)? Was it Brian "Mix-Tape Assassin" Scalabrine 's breath? No, it was ...
Pierce shrugs off pain, then hurts LakersNBA - Sports Rumors - Yahoo! Sports
How many times had they seen Paul Pierce tumble to the floor, only to spring to his feet? How many times had they witnessed The Captain driving to the basket, drawing contact, and shaking it off? This time, however, was different. Much different. The sellout crowd of 18,624 at TD Banknorth Garden held its collective breath when Pierce let out a scream after Kendrick Perkins stepped on his ...
Celtics Ride Strong Second Half Defense to 98-88 Game One Victory20 Second Timeout
In the heavyweight match of the Celtics' league-leading defense versus the Lakers' high-powered offense, score round one for the defense; the Celtics held the Lakers to 37 second half points, survived an injury scare involving Paul Pierce and emerged with a 98-88 victory. Pierce had to be carried off of the court at the 6:49 mark of the third quarter after spraining his right knee but he ...
Celtics Take Game 1 in Beantown; The Return of Selfish Kobe?Dime Magazine
“Yeeeeeah boy!!” Stay tuned: we might be witnessing Paul Pierce using national TV to act out a childhood dream of re-enacting a career’s worth of legendary moments in one NBA Finals series. Last night Pierce pulled his version of The Willis Reed Moment (or The Daniel Larusso Moment depending on which one’s your favorite) when he [...]
Celtics' Pierce OK for Game 2FOXSports.com News for NBA
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 ...
Pierce OK for Game 2FOXSports.com News for NBA
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: 'I'll be ready' for Game 2NYDailyNews.com - Basketball
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 ...
Allen, Garnett won't force if Pierce is limitedLatest Sporting News Articles for NBA
BOSTON (AP) -- If Paul Pierce is sidelined or ineffective in Game 2 of the NBA finals, don't expect ...
Celts' Pierce likely to play: 'That's all I want to do'ESPN.com - NBA
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.
As knee heals, Pierce expects to play in Game 2Latest Sporting News Articles for NBA
BOSTON (AP) -- Celtics All-Star forward Paul Pierce says his injured right knee feels better, and he...
Celtics forward Pierce says knee improvedFOXSports.com News for NBA
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, ...
Pierce plot is new debate in L.A.-Boston rivalryLatest Sporting News Articles for NBA
BOSTON (AP) -- OK, so maybe the wheelchair was a bit over the top. Paul Pierce really was hurt, thou...
For Pierce, the Time Is NowNBA.com: News
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.
Phil Jackson: Paul Pierce no Willis ReedNYDailyNews.com - Basketball
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 ...
Pierce: 'Great chance' to play despite injured kneeESPN.com - NBA
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.
Drama Aside, Celtics Expect Pierce to PlayNYT > Pro Basketball
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. >
McNeal: Celtics' Perkins, Pierce try to heal before Game 2Latest Sporting News Articles for NBA
Kendrick Perkins and Paul Pierce both say they'll play Game 2 of the NBA Finals, but will their respective injuries hinder their performances?
Celtics' Paul Pierce says there's 'great chance' he'll play SundayNYDailyNews.com - Basketball
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.
Pierce provides extra spark for CelticsFOXSports.com News for NBA
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.
Pierce says 'great chance' he'll play in Game 2FOXSports.com News for NBA
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 ...
PIERCE PLANS TO PLAY SUNDAYNY Post: Sports
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...
Celts' Pierce expects to play in Game 2 (AP)Yahoo! Sports - NBA News
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 ...
IT'S PAUL FOR 1NY Post: Sports
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...
Pierce provides dramatic spark for CelticsFOXSports.com News for NBA
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.