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Celts-Cavs Game 7 one for the ages, writes Boston Globe columnist

By Jamie Buss,  Newser Staff

Posted May 19, 2008 5:36 AM CDT
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(Newser) – It was one for the ages, writes Dan Shaughnessy in the Boston Globe about yesterday's Celtics vs. Cavaliers Game 7 in the NBA Eastern Conference semifinals, thanks to a duel between Paul Pierce and LeBron James. Shaughnessy (and many other media observers) compares the duel to the storied 1988 matchup between Larry Bird and Dominique Wilkins. Pierce scored 41 for the Celtics, while James put up 46 for the Cavs.

Pierce's teammate Kevin Garnett agrees: "That's Classic right there," said Kevin Garnett. "I look forward to seeing it on [ESPN] Classic in a couple of days."

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James reacts during the fourth quarter of a 97-92 loss to the Boston Celtics in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals in Boston last night.
Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James reacts during the fourth quarter of a 97-92 loss to the Boston Celtics in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals in Boston last night.   (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Boston Celtics' Paul Pierce drives past Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James during the fourth quarter of their win in Game 7 of the NBA Eastern Conference semifinal series in Boston yesterday.
Boston Celtics' Paul Pierce drives past Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James during the fourth quarter of their win in Game 7 of the NBA Eastern Conference semifinal series in Boston yesterday.   (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James stands over teammate Ben Wallace after a foul on Wallace during their 97-92 loss to the Boston Celtics in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals last night.
Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James stands over teammate Ben Wallace after a foul on Wallace during their 97-92 loss to the Boston Celtics in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals last night.   (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce, right, yells as he heads to the basket between Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James, left, in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals in Boston last night.
Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce, right, yells as he heads to the basket between Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James, left, in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals in Boston last night.   (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
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