WALTHAM, Mass. (AP) -Paul Pierce is excited to return to the NBA finals and his hometown for the next round in the league’s greatest rivalry.
Boston’s best player isn’t exactly thrilled that Los Angeles’ welcoming committee includes Ron Artest, a physical, tenacious defender. Pierce said Artest, in his first season with the Lakers, will try anything to stop his opponent.
The NBA’s past two champions will go for another title beginning Thursday night when the Celtics face the Lakers in front of an array of Hollywood stars and, very likely, a large number of Pierce’s friends and family who will root against their local team.
Boston’s captain cherishes that support, though it comes with a price. He says it will be pretty expensive to buy all those tickets.
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