Herald Injured Paul Pierce keys Game 1 win
Pain no match for Paul Pierce
Backup P.J. Brown comes up big
Late struggles leave Kevin Garnett feeling hungry
After down times, Wyc Grousbeck quick to enjoy ride
Ray Allen crucial to containing Kobe Bryant
Denied Kobe Bryant in denial
Tough twist for Kendrick Perkins
Lakers staff en-titled
Dr J remembers Beat LA
NBA needs Pierce and Celtics to make this memorable NBA Finals
Lakers need to get mean against Celtics
Globe Comeback kids
Remember, it's only one
A return to glory at the Garden
Pierce felt pain, hurt Lakers
Back-to-back injuries were a sore subject
Lakers unable to stay in range
Bryant (9 for 26) couldn't shoot straight
Odom not feeling any added pressure
This defense never rested
Lakers rookie Karl has endured his share of adversity
Rambis's fall hard to forget
As usual, Cassell was on the ball and on target
Hoping to see
Various posts from the Globe Celtics Blog
Finals opener lived up to hype
Celtics.com Showing Heart, Pierce Recovers from Wounded Knee To Bury Lakers
Overshadowed by Pierce, Ticket Turns in Solid Game
In Limited Minutes, Brown Delivers Again for Green
Postups live game blog
CelticsVision interviews
CelticsBlog A familiar tune
Celtics Stuff Live tonight at 8PM
The power of PJ
Pierce is your Captain
How is the Truth?
LOY's Place Comments from the other side - Finals Game 1
Eja's corner: Scots like Celts
Pierce is the hero as Celtics take game 1
Chris Bosh is really funny
Celtics 17 Boston Beats LA after Pierce scare
NBA.com The Truth hurts
Finals blog
Celtics notebook game 1
Chat about the Finals
Lakers notebook
Pierce, Celtics get jump on Lakers
Court reporters
Kareem's Finals blog
ESPN Pierce shows his worth on biggest stage
Kobe can't find the winning touch in game 1
Injured Pierce inspires Celtics, adds to rivalry's lore in Game 1 win
Many variables will determine Pierce's fate
Pierce's knee is the key to the series
The Back and forth: Celtics vs Lakers
Factor No 1 in the NBA Finals: Kobe Bryant
Factor No 2 in the NBA Finals: Celtics defense
Factor No 3 in the NBA Finals: Paul Pierce
Factor No 4 in the NBA Finals: Home court advantage
Factor No 5 in the NBA Finals: Battle of the benches
Most important factors in the Finals: Wild cards
Other Factors in the NBA Finals: 3 point shooting, KG
TrueHoop Liveblogging game 1
Hoopsworld NBA Finals: where Paul Pierce happens
Lakers need more from Gasol
NBA Finals game 1: The inside story
Red's Army Hey Pau, the game's 48 minutes
Screw Bill Plaschke
Perkisabeast Win it for Reggie
Game 1 the home office correspondence
Unbreakable: In a moment, Celtics seize the day from disaster
Full Court Press Save the eraser, Phil, Boston takes game one
TWolves Blog KG Cast - Episode 15, Celtics win game 1
The Caveman Network Celtics use hunger and emotion to defeat Lakers in game 1
SouthCoast Today Pierce takes his place in Celtic mythology
Worcester Telegram Injured Pierce returns heroically
Defense stands tall down the stretch
Odom Garnett matchup could be key to series
C's Lakers need a history lesson
NBA Talk Heroes and goats from game 1
The Howeva Files Paul Pierce used to be sad, signs now point to glad
Slam Game 1 notes and pain
Dime Was Paul Pierce faking?
Celtics take game 1 in Beantown: Return of selfish Kobe?
Game 1 instant analysis
Fan IQ Pierce is no Willis Reed
ProJo Celtics history never fazed Doc
East Coast grit triumphs in game 1
Pierce on his injury: I had to get back out there
Celtics hijack Bryant's spotlight
Odom: Lakers lost their edge in the second half
NBA title would complete final goal
Garnett changed direction of Celtics
No escort needed now for Jabbar
Wall Street Journal Gino fever grips Boston
NECN Powe: Game 2 we gotta be focused again
Posey: We take it one game at a time
PJ Brown reacts to Celtics win
In the locker room: Rondo on pressure, Pierce comeback
Pierce inspirational, but condition unknown for series
Allen: we cover for each other pretty well
LA Daily News Finals appeal crosses generations
Celtics old hands better than Lakers young guns
Pierce returns from injury to punish Lakers
Lakers falter late in Game 1 loss
Lakers let opportunity slip away
All is calm in Boston this time for Lakers
A Piercing defeat
LA Times Underdog role gets their attention
For Lakers, green means stop
Lakers fall for this one
Sam Cassell adds some action to his words
Playoff road turns bumpy for Kobe, Lakers
Lakers Celtics series will be an inside job
Pierce gives team an emotional lift
Fortunately it's not a best of one
Deadspin An inconvenient truth for the Lakers
Detroit Free Press Boston fans scrutinize him, but Doc Rivers answers with victories
Street Insider 2K Sports announces KG as cover athlete for NBA 2K9
Palm Beach Post Celtics bench makes the difference
USA Today Friday eye opener: Revived Pierce leads Celtics
Boston's Big 3 shine, seal deal in game 1
Celtics use criticism as motivational tool
Rings, not great statistics the mark of greatness in the NBA
Halogen Guides Doc Rivers: the ultimate coach
Globe and Mail Is hatred of series past lost on current squads?
Cape Cod Times We shall march on a road of bones
NY Times True to their past, these Celtics work to win
Rivers' slight of hand: Making three stars think as one
The Star Celtics draw first blood
Celtics Big 3 take step back, in order to step forward
Bloomberg Devastation turns to inspiration in two minutes
Section F Sports The hidden effect of Paul Pierce's dramatic comeback
Newsday Jackson has 9 rings, Rivers chasing first
Eagle Tribune Rondo aces final exam
Press Enterprise Fisher, who plays strong game, says Lakers have to avoid fouling
Hartford Courant Celtics not the choice
Can't keep a good Celtic down
X's and O's of Basketball Paul Pierce returns and Doc Rivers speech
CelticsNews Celtics take 1-0 finals lead
Kansas City Star NBA needs Pierce, Celtics to make finals unforgettable
Fox Sports Pierce provides dramatic spark for Celtics
Boston's bench gets better of Lakers
Lakers-Celtics Finals will come down to Kobe
He won't admit it, but Mamba has met his match
Sporting News Game 1 is sure to stick in peoples' minds
Ray Allen's reputation is on the line in the NBA Finals
Washington Post For Celtics, it's game won
Spirited Rivalry
Washington Times A real work ethic
National Post Hobbled Pierce leads Celtics to game 1 win
SI.com Phil's bid for 10 could have been Coach K's for 1
Governors make friendly wager on outcome of NBA championship
Scout's take: Breaking down Celtics- Lakers
Canadian Press Lakers coach Phil Jackson admires Celtics legend Red Auerbach
Computer World Algorithm predicts Celtics will beat Lakers in NBA Finals
Central Maine Sports Blog Jerry Sichting Interview
Time How to (sort of) stop Kobe
Slate Do the Lakers have an advantage because they are so white?
Wolves News Gomes weighs in on the NBA Finals
The Sports Beat The arrival of Captain Clutch
Courtside View Finals Game 1: It gets no better
Shamrock Headband Incredible beginning
Boston SportZ Running diary of Celtics-Lakers game 1
Parquet Wishes Nothing can stop the Truth, not even Perkins
Lex Nihil Novi Mychal Thompson discusses the old days
McHale talks C's and L's
The Herd Mentality
Gino has moved on
Pierce getting hammered on Mike and Mike
Wilbon revisits Celtics and race
Leon Powe Fan Site One down three to go
Wicked Good Sports Mike and Tommy Game 1
Metro Three wins away: C's capture game 1
Legacy questions looming for Pierce
Patriot Ledger Lost generation of Celtics fans on the rebound
Nothing was easy
Connecticut Post Celtics one - Experts zero
Celtics win first game again
Halogen Guides Doc Rivers: the ultimate coach
Globe and Mail Is hatred of series past lost on current squads?
Cape Cod Times We shall march on a road of bones
NY Times True to their past, these Celtics work to win
Rivers' slight of hand: Making three stars think as one
The Star Celtics draw first blood
Celtics Big 3 take step back, in order to step forward
Bloomberg Devastation turns to inspiration in two minutes
Section F Sports The hidden effect of Paul Pierce's dramatic comeback
Newsday Jackson has 9 rings, Rivers chasing first
Eagle Tribune Rondo aces final exam
Press Enterprise Fisher, who plays strong game, says Lakers have to avoid fouling
Hartford Courant Celtics not the choice
Can't keep a good Celtic down
X's and O's of Basketball Paul Pierce returns and Doc Rivers speech
CelticsNews Celtics take 1-0 finals lead
Kansas City Star NBA needs Pierce, Celtics to make finals unforgettable
Fox Sports Pierce provides dramatic spark for Celtics
Boston's bench gets better of Lakers
Lakers-Celtics Finals will come down to Kobe
He won't admit it, but Mamba has met his match
Sporting News Game 1 is sure to stick in peoples' minds
Ray Allen's reputation is on the line in the NBA Finals
Washington Post For Celtics, it's game won
Spirited Rivalry
Washington Times A real work ethic
National Post Hobbled Pierce leads Celtics to game 1 win
SI.com Phil's bid for 10 could have been Coach K's for 1
Governors make friendly wager on outcome of NBA championship
Scout's take: Breaking down Celtics- Lakers
Canadian Press Lakers coach Phil Jackson admires Celtics legend Red Auerbach
Computer World Algorithm predicts Celtics will beat Lakers in NBA Finals
Central Maine Sports Blog Jerry Sichting Interview
Time How to (sort of) stop Kobe
Slate Do the Lakers have an advantage because they are so white?
Wolves News Gomes weighs in on the NBA Finals
The Sports Beat The arrival of Captain Clutch
Courtside View Finals Game 1: It gets no better
Shamrock Headband Incredible beginning
Boston SportZ Running diary of Celtics-Lakers game 1
Parquet Wishes Nothing can stop the Truth, not even Perkins
Lex Nihil Novi Mychal Thompson discusses the old days
McHale talks C's and L's
The Herd Mentality
Gino has moved on
Pierce getting hammered on Mike and Mike
Wilbon revisits Celtics and race
Leon Powe Fan Site One down three to go
Wicked Good Sports Mike and Tommy Game 1
Metro Three wins away: C's capture game 1
Legacy questions looming for Pierce
Patriot Ledger Lost generation of Celtics fans on the rebound
Nothing was easy
Connecticut Post Celtics one - Experts zero
Celtics win first game again