An NBA battle in Beantown
A photographic look at Saturday's 85-75 win by the Boston Celtics over the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 7 of their Eastern Conference semi-final
Boston Celtics' Paul Pierce pauses during the first half of Game 7 of the NBA Eastern Conference playoff series against the Philadelphia 76ers in Boston, Massachusetts, May 26, 2012. REUTERS/Brian SnyderBrian Snyder/Reuters
Boston Celtics forward Brandon Bass dunks against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second quarter of Game 7 in an NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series, Saturday, May 26, 2012, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)Elise Amendola/The Associated Press
Philadelphia 76ers' Jrue Holiday (R) drives to the net past Boston Celtics' Kevin Garnett during the seond quarter. REUTERS/Brian SnyderBrian Snyder/Reuters
Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce (34) has the ball swatted away as he drives against Philadelphia 76ers forward Andre Iguodala during the first quarter. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)Elise Amendola/The Associated Press
Boston Celtics' Ryan Hollins (C) battles for the ball with Philadelphia 76ers' Jrue Holiday (R) as Celtics' Brandon Bass (L) looks on during the first quarter of Game 7 of their NBA Eastern Conference playoff series in Boston, Massachusetts, May 26, 2012. REUTERS/Brian SnyderBrian Snyder/Reuters
Entertainer Paula Abdul takes in Game 7 of the NBA Eastern Conference playoff series between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Boston Celtics in Boston, Massachusetts, May 26, 2012. REUTERS/Brian SnyderBrian Snyder/Reuters
Boston Celtics' Kevin Garnett falls out of bounds during the first half of Game 7 of the NBA Eastern Conference playoff series against the Philadelphia 76ers in Boston, Massachusetts, May 26, 2012. REUTERS/Brian SnyderBrian Snyder/Reuters
Boston Celtics' Rajon Rondo (L) and Philadelphia 76ers' Thaddeus Young battle for the ball during the third quarter. REUTERS/Brian SnyderBRIAN SNYDER/Reuters
Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett (5) shoots against Philadelphia 76ers forward Lavoy Allen (50) and center Spencer Hawes during the second quarter. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)Elise Amendola/The Associated Press
Philadelphia 76ers coach Doug Collins reacts on the sidelines with guard Lou Williams at right during the second quarter. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)Elise Amendola/The Associated Press
Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce (34) drives through the defense of Philadelphia 76ers forwards Lavoy Allen (50) and forward Andre Iguodala during the second quarter. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)Elise Amendola/The Associated Press
Snowboarder and skateboarder Sean White watches Game 7 of the NBA Eastern Conference playoff series between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Boston Celtics in Boston, Massachusetts, May 26, 2012. REUTERS/Brian SnyderBRIAN SNYDER/Reuters
Boston Celtics' Paul Pierce cheers on his teammates after fouling out against the Philadelphia 76ers in the fourth quarter. REUTERS/Brian SnyderBRIAN SNYDER/Reuters
A Boston Celtics fan holds up a sign as he cheers during the fourth quarter. REUTERS/Brian SnyderBRIAN SNYDER/Reuters