Lakers-Celtics rivalry: were the 80s way more fun than Celtics-Lakers in the 21st century?

Celtics-Lakers in the 1980s was way more fun than Celtics-Lakers in the 21st century.
Let’s start with physical play. Everybody in Los Angeles thought it was a big deal when Ron Artest and Paul Pierce wrestled one another to the ground in the first minute of Game 1.
The Boston Celtics have 17 boast championships while the [...]