Celtics-Cavs: Game 7

SI Staff | May 19, 2008

Celtics-Cavs: Game 7 /

Celtics-Cavs: Game 7

Paul Pierce of the Celtics getting to the baseline ahead of defender Wally Szczerbiak of the Cavaliers. Pierce finished with 41 points, including two free throws which iced Game 7.

Zydrunas Ilgauskas of the Cavaliers got off his layup before Kevin Garnett of the Celtics could block the shot. Ilgauskas scored eight points in the 97-92 loss.

Reserves James Posey and P.J., Brown of the Celtics celebrating two of Brown's 10 points against the Cavaliers.

Rajon Rondo of the Celtics driving through the lane as Ben Wallace of the Cavaliers defends. Rondo scored eight points.

LeBron James of the Cavaliers picking the pocket of the Pierce. James broke free for a layup after the steal.

When Pierce took a spill under the basket, he landed in the lap of Sports Illustrated's Staff Photographer John Biever, left.

Garnett, who finished with 13 points, using his long arm to keep the ball from Wallace.

James, who finished with 45 points, driving for a layup.

Garnett attempting to maintain a defensive position against James.

Wallace snatching one of his four rebounds as Garnett contests.

Tom Brady, quarterback of the New England Patriots, at courtside during the game.

Garnett pulling down one of his 13 rebounds over Wallace.

Garnett and James lining up in the foul lane.

James showing his frustation during the waning seconds of the loss.

Published May 19, 2008

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