Paul Pierce's Newest Prediction
Celtics forward Paul Pierce made a bold prediction to Lakers fans in the final minutes of Game 2 of the NBA Finals. After Kendrick Perkins was fouled with 1:12 left in the game, Pierce was seen and heard on video yelling, "We ain't coming back to LA!" After Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals, Pierce told Celtics fans in a post-game interview "We're coming home to close it out." The Celtics eventually won the series in 6 games.