Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce (34) hugs coach Doc Rivers after the Celtics defeated the Detroit Pistons 89-81 to win the NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals in Auburn Hills, Mich., Friday, May 30, 2008.
Boston vs. Detroit: Game 6
Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett (5) shoots over the defense of Detroit Pistons forward Tayshaun Prince, left, and forward Rasheed Wallace, right, in the first quarter of Game 6 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals in Auburn Hills, Mich., Friday, May 30, 2008.
Los Angeles vs. San Antonio: Game 5
Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant, right, scores on a reverse layup as San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan defends during the second half of Game 5 of the NBA Western Conference finals in Los Angeles, Thursday, May 29, 2008. The Lakers won 100-92 to advance to the NBA Finals.
Los Angeles vs. San Antonio: Game 5
Los Angeles Lakers' Pau Gasol (16), dunks during the second half of Game 5 of the NBA Western Conference finals in Los Angeles, Thursday, May 29, 2008. Gasol had 12 points, a career playoff-high 19 rebounds, five assists and four blocked shots.
Boston vs. Detroit: Game 5
Boston Celtics guard Ray Allen, right, stumbles as he is held by Detroit Pistons center Rasheed Wallace (36) as Allen moves to the hoop in the second half of Game 5 of the NBA Eastern Conference finals in Boston, Wednesday, May 28, 2008. The Celtics defeated the Pistons 106-102 to take a 3-2 lead in the series.
Boston vs. Detroit: Game 5
Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce, left, looks for help as he is pressured by Detroit Pistons forward Jason Maxiell, center, and Pistons guard Richard Hamilton in the first half of Game 5 of the NBA Eastern Conference finals in Boston, Wednesday, May 28, 2008. The Celtics defeated the Pistons 106-102.
Los Angeles vs. San Antonio: Game 4
San Antonio Spurs guard Brent Barry (17) takes a three-point shot in the closing seconds against the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half in Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals, Tuesday, May 27, 2008, in San Antonio. The shot missed and the Lakers won 93-91.
Los Angeles vs. San Antonio: Game 4
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) looks to shoot as San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan defends during the first half in Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference finals, Tuesday, May 27, 2008, in San Antonio.
Boston vs. Detroit: Game 4
Detroit Pistons' Antonio McDyess celebrates after making a basket in the third quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Eastern Conference basketball finals against the Boston Celtics on Monday, May 26, 2008, in Auburn Hills, Mich. McDyess scored 21 points and grabbed 16 rebounds in Detroit's 94-75 win.
Boston vs. Detroit: Game 4
Boston Celtics' Ray Allen, left, Paul Pierce, center, and Kevin Garnett look on from the bench late in the fourth quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Eastern Conference finals against the Detroit Pistons Monday, May 26, 2008, in Auburn Hills, Mich. Detroit won 94-75 to even the best-of-seven series at 2-2.
Boston vs. Detroit: Game 4
Detroit Pistons' Antonio McDyess, left, and Boston Celtics' Paul Pierce scramble for a loose ball during the third quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Eastern Conference basketball finals Monday, May 26, 2008, in Auburn Hills, Mich.
Los Angeles vs. San Antonio: Game 3
San Antonio Spurs guard Brent Barry reacts after making a three-point shot against the Los Angles Lakers during the second half of Game 3 of the NBA Western Conference finals, Sunday, May 25, 2008, in San Antonio. San Antonio won 103-84.
Los Angeles vs. San Antonio: Game 3
San Antonio Spurs guard Manu Ginobili, center, of Argentina, is fouled by Los Angeles Lakers guard Derek Fisher, right, and forward Ronny Turiaf during the second half of Game 3 of the NBA Western Conference finals, Sunday, May 25, 2008, in San Antonio. San Antonio won 103-84.
Boston vs. Detroit: Game 3
Detroit Pistons guard Rodney Stuckey, center, collides with Boston Celtics guard Ray Allen, left, as he passes off to Tayshaun Prince (22) during the fourth quarter of Game 3 of the NBA Eastern Conference finals Saturday, May 24, 2008, in Auburn Hills, Mich. Boston got their first road win of the playoffs, beating Detroit 94-80.
Los Angeles vs. San Antonio: Game 2
Los Angeles Lakers forward Luke Walton dives after a loose ball as San Antonio Spurs' players Tony Parker of France, left, and Damon Stoudamire, right, move in during the second half in Game 2 of the NBA Western Conference finals, Friday, May 23, 2008 in Los Angeles. The Lakers won 101-71.
Los Angeles vs. San Antonio: Game 2
Los Angeles Lakers' Lamar Odom, right, grabs a rebound over San Antonio Spurs' Robert Horry during the second half of Game 2 of the NBA Western Conference finals in Los Angeles, Friday, May 23, 2008. The Lakers won 101-71.
Boston vs. Detroit: Game 2
Boston Celtics forwards James Posey (41), Kevin Garnett (5) and guard Ray Allen (20) pause during a timeout in the last few seconds in the second half during Game 2 of the NBA Eastern Conference finals in Boston, Thursday, May 22, 2008. The Detroit Pistons beat the Celtics 103-97.
Boston vs. Detroit: Game 2
Detroit Pistons guard Richard Hamilton (32) drives past Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett, left, as Celtics guard Rajon Rondo (9) and Pistons guard Rodney Stuckey (3) give chase during the first half of Game 2 of the NBA Eastern Conference finals in Boston, Thursday, May 22, 2008.
Los Angeles vs. San Antonio: Game 1
Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant drives to the basket as San Antonio Spurs' Ime Udoka, back, defends in the second half of Game 1 of the NBA Western Conference finals, Wednesday, May 21, 2008, in Los Angeles. Bryant scored all but two of his 27 points after halftime.
Boston vs. Detroit: Game 1
Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett takes a running jump shot in the first half during Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference finals against the Detroit Pistons in Boston, Tuesday, May 20, 2008. Garnett had 26 points and nine rebounds as the Celtics won 88-79.