Posted by Mike Petraglia

The final score hardly tells this story of this one. It was one of those unforgettable Boston sports nights. One of only 17 in the legendary history of the NBA’s most successful franchise. Raise another to the rafters and hand out the jewelery. Here’s what the players had to say about a night that had it all, and a Celtics come-from-behind win to boot.

Ray Allen said THIS was our moment.

Ray said the ring will speak for itself.

Paul Pierce said it was hard to hide the emotion of the evening.

Pierce on how hard it was to pull himself together.

Pierce the team was able to settle in.

Kevin Garnett on the ring ceremony.

Garnett said the team is now focused on the season ahead.

Doc Rivers was just happy his team didn’t get blown out on ring night like the 2006 Miami Heat.

Rivers said his players deserved this night.

Rajon Rondo explains what he will do with his ring.

LeBron James said his team wasn’t frustrated.

King James said the Cavs will be fine.

Posted by Rob Bradford

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Posted by Mike Petraglia

Lamont Jordan (calf) and Sammy Morris (knee) are out for today’s game against the St. Louis Rams. Meanwhile, the Rams will be without star running back Steven Jackson, who is nursing a thigh injury. Also out for the Pats are defensive lineman Jarvis Green (ankle), tackle Nick Kaczur (ankle) and cornerback Lewis Sanders. Here’s the complete list for both teams.

RAMS:  Brock Berlin 3QB, CB Tye Hill (knee), S Todd Johnson (kidney), RB Steven Jackson (thigh), G Roy Schuening (healthy), T John Greco (healthy), WR Drew Bennett (foot), DL Adam Carriker (ankle)

PATS: WR Matthew Slater (ankle), CB Lewis Sanders (Hamstring), RB LaMont Jordan (calf), RB Sammy Morris (knee), LB Eric Alexander (hamstring), T Nick Kaczur (ankle), DL Jarvis Green (ankle), LB Shawn Crable (shin).

The Patriots are not going with a third quarterback, meaning that all three quarterbacks, Matt Cassel, Matt Gutierrez and Kevin O’Connell will be active and ready from the start of the game.