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 [...]

Rondo and Allen lead Celtics victory over Lakers

Boston Celtics guard Ray Allen shoots as Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant defends during the first half of Game 2 of the NBA finals Sunday, June 6, 2010, in Los Angeles. Allen made seven in the first half and finished with a Finals-record eight 3-pointers in the Celtics 103-94 victory.
Ray Allen scored [...]