Celtics Win the NBA Eastern Conference Finals

Naturally, coming from New England, we had to watch the Celtics during the playoffs. Surfice it to say we were extremely pleased with Friday night's 89-81 win in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals. With this Eastern Conference Finals win the Boston Celtics punched their ticket to the franchise's first NBA Finals appearance since 1987 when they lost to the Los Angeles Lakers, 4-2. And guess who's lying in wait: Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers. NBA excitement is back again. Back are the memories of watching the Lakers and Celtics play on Sunday with Hubie Brown and Dick Stockton announcing the game.

It seemed like an impossible turn around, coming from last season's 24 wins, the worst in history, to this season's 66 wins. As the Red Sox and Patriots have proven over the last few years, Boston knows how to party. Let's hope the Celtics can "bring it on". The Finals start Thursday, June 5 at the Garden.