We Win

“It’s gonna be fantastic” - Celtics coach Doc Rivers

As if us New England sports fans don't have enough trouble, what with the Red Sox winning the World Series last fall and the football Patriots winning every game except the big one this past season, the Boston Celtics have just advanced to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1987.

What makes this even more amazing is that their record last season was nothing to write home about. They were 24-58.

Speaking of writing home, here's the rather stuffy New York Times take on the game:

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/31/sports/basketball/31pistons.html?ref=basketball