Celtics Beat L.A. To Win 2008 NBA Championship

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On Tuesday, June 17, 2008, in TD BankNorth Garden in Boston, Massachusetts, the Boston Celtics won the 2008 NBA Championship against the Los Angeles Lakers with the score of 131-92 in game 6 of the NBA Finals 7 game series.
This is the 17th NBA Championship in Celtics franchise history. The last time the Celtics won a NBA Championship was 22 years ago in 1986.
Ray Allen tied the NBA Finals record for 3 pointers in a game with 7 3-pointers made. The Celtics broke the NBA Finals record for steals with 18 steals.
Paul Pierce was named NBA Finals MVP. Pierce averaged 21.8 points and 6.3 assists per game in the NBA Finals Series.

1. Thurs. 6-5-2008, Boston 98, Los Angeles 88

2. Sun. 6-8-2008, Boston 108, Los Angeles 102

3. Tues. 6-10-2008, Los Angeles 87, Boston 81

4. Thurs. 6-12-2008, Boston 97, Los Angeles 91

5. Sun. 6-15-2008, Los Angeles 103, Boston 98

6. Tues. 6-17-2008, Boston 131, Los Angeles 92

Boston Celtics Set Record Breaking 24 point Rally In a NBA Finals Game

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On Thursday, June 12, 2008, in the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, the Boston Celtics played against the Los Angeles Lakers in game 4 of the NBA 2008 Finals. The Celtics were behind 21 points after the first quarter, the largest deficit in a NBA Finals game after 1 quarter. The deficit got to 24 points in the second quarter. The Celtics eventually rallied to win the game with a score of 97-91. The Celtics set the new record for the largest point rally in a NBA finals game by rallying past a 24 point deficit to win the game.

NBA 2008 Finals: Los Angeles Lakers versus Boston Celtics

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The NBA 2008 Finals will start on Thursday, June 5, 2008.

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Boston Celtics

This will be the 61st NBA Final. The Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics are meeting for the 11th time in the NBA Finals. The Celtics have a record of 8 wins and 2 losses against the Lakers in the NBA Finals. Including this NBA Final, the Lakers (29 appearances) and Celtics (20 appearances) have collectively been in 49 NBA Finals. The Lakers have a record of 14 wins and 14 losses in the NBA Finals. The Celtics have a record of 16 wins and 3 losses in the NBA Finals. The Lakers versus Celtics rivalry's previous NBA Final was in 1987.

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Los Angeles Lakers Win the NBA 2008 Western Conference Championship

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On Thursday, May 29,2008, The Los Angeles Lakers won the NBA 2008 Western Conference Championship against the San Antonio Spurs. The Lakers won the championship in the 5th game of the 7 game series.

NBA 2008 Conference Finals

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On Tuesday, May 20, 2008, the NBA 2008 Conference Finals started.

Detroit Pistons vs. Boston Celtics
San Antonio Spurs vs. Los Angeles Lakers

NBA 2008 Conference Semi-Finals

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On Saturday, May 3, 2008, the NBA 2008 Conference Semi-Finals started.

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Boston Celtics
Orlando Magic vs. Detroit Pistons
Utah Jazz vs. Los Angeles Lakers
San Antonio Spurs vs. New Orleans Hornets