Last Updated on April 2, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
Paul Pierce played in 2 NBA Finals during his career, both with the Boston Celtics, and he faced the following team:
| Year | Opponent | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Los Angeles Lakers | Celtics won 4–2 | Pierce led Boston to the championship and won Finals MVP as the Celtics beat the Lakers for the franchise’s 17th title. |
| 2010 | Los Angeles Lakers | Celtics lost 3–4 | Pierce returned to the Finals for a rematch with the Lakers, but Boston fell in 7 games in a tightly contested series. |
Pierce’s only NBA Finals opponent was the Los Angeles Lakers. He finished his Finals career with 1 championship in 2 appearances.
Sources:
Basketball-Reference — Paul Pierce Playoffs Game Log
Basketball-Reference — 2008 NBA Finals – Lakers vs. Celtics
Wikipedia — 2008 NBA Finals
Wikipedia — 2010 NBA Finals
StatMuse — Paul Pierce Stats In NBA Finals