Boston Herald: Doc Rivers Coming Back To Celtics Written by: Robert Littal

Both Phil Jackson and Doc Rivers had to make decisions on if they wanted to come back for the 2011 season.

Jackson has health issues and Rivers had family concerns, but according to the Boston Herald the Celtics family has won out in regards to Rivers. Here are the details:

Doc Rivers is not opting out.

The Celtic coach will be returning to the club for at least the remaining season on his contract, a source close to Rivers indicated moments ago.

I think if Doc does stay it becomes extremely unlikely that Paul Pierce leaves and it increases the chances of Ray Allen coming back.

Good news for Celtics fan.

Celtics vs Lakers Final Score Game 1 NBA Finals!

LOS ANGELES (LALATE) – The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Boston Celtics in tonight’s Celtics vs Lakers Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Final score of the Celtics vs Lakers game 1 tonight was 89-102.




Top performers tonight were Boston’s Pierce with 21 Pts, 8 Reb, 3 Ast, 1 Blk and Los Angeles’ Gasol with 23 Pts, 12 Reb, 3 Ast, 1 Stl, 3 Blk.



The Lakers were ahead on scoring all four quarters tonight. Top numbers for Boston were Pierce with 21, Garnett with 14, Rondo with 13, and Allen 12. Top numbers for Los Angles were Bryant with 27, Gasol with 23, and Artest with 12.



Celtics were 42% on shooting, 10% on 3 points, and 83% from the foul line. Lakers on the other hand were 47% on shooting, 29% on 3 pointers and 77% at the foul line.



Kobe Bryant told press after tonight’s the following “Our intent was to get the ball, rebound the ball, and keep offensive on.” When asked about potential distractions like Chris Rock tonight, Kobe said “Nothing else matters. Our attention is critical.”

Game 2 is Sunday night back at Staples Center, tipoff shortly after 8 pm EST 5 pm PST.