Sirish, I like your comments. Maybe next season, we should go to garden to watch one of their game. I wanted to be in Boston area when I watched that blow out game. But, my unfortunate, I couldn't be there to celebrate with friends. I bought a new TV just to see that last game. I always admired Paul P. ever since I recognized him as a celt player. He's not a best player in NBA, but he certainly refuses to lose and make crunch  plays. Kobe is the best player in the world so what... should I stop playing against him? That attitude made him final MVP. Also, it is proved that Kobe is not a championship contender without a big help like Shaq. When they lost the championship game against the Pistons, Shaq wasn't at his best at that time, but Kobe was. Zen master was there for him. He couldn't win. Even now, he was at his best..MVP season.. but the Celtics defense crushed him.

You are right about winning back to back championship game these days. These days players are smarter... coaches are smarter. It's not era of making dynasty like the Celts did back in 60s/70s. Who knows, next year the Hornets will win the championship. I see a great future for Cris Paul. But, if the Celtics stick together and play the same level of defense next season, they can repeat the title. I never saw any team playing such a demolishing defense like the Celtics played in the finals.