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Pierce Defends the Title
Date: October 28, 2008
The Celtics successfully opened the defense of their 2008 NBA World Championship title by defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers at home, 90-85. Before the game started, the team linked past and present as John Havlicek presented 2008 NBA Finals MVP Paul Pierce with the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy. Pierce continued his MVP form during that season-opener contest, leading the Celtics with 27 points.
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