[10] This lead was close to the Finals point-spread record set in Game 3 in 1998 where a Michael Jordan-led Chicago Bulls team beat the Utah Jazz by 42 points, 96–54. Apr 9 @ WAS, BOS (62-16) lost to WAS, 95-109, 80. In the playoffs the Celtics were pushed to the brink by the Atlanta Hawks and Cleveland Cavaliers, and despite not winning on the road, they managed to prevail in a pair of Game 7s on their home court. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Kobe Bryant had 25 points, to go with five steals. Jan 11 @ NJN, BOS (30-4) beat NJN, 86-77, 35. The 2007-08 Boston Celtics have a certain mystique and aura with respect to their place in NBA history. The NFL's New England Patriots won the Super Bowl in 2001, 2003 and 2004, and nearly won a fourth on Super Bowl XLII, only to have a perfect season denied by the New York Giants four months earlier. ! Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Jan 27 @ ORL, BOS (34-8) lost to ORL, 93-96, 43. The two most successful teams in NBA history looked to renew a longstanding rivalry 21 years after their last Finals meeting in 1987. So, why can't the two sides mend fences? The Boston Celtics, top-seeded champions of the Eastern Conference, defeated the Los Angeles Lakers, top-seeded champions of the Western Conference, four games to two in a best-of-seven series. Boston dominated in numerous statistical categories, including rebounds (48–29, with a 14–2 disparity in offensive boards), turnovers (7–19), steals (18–4), assists (33–16) and blocks (4–0). With House's shot, the Celtics were in the lead for good. Soon after the Lakers decided to rebuild by trading away Shaquille O'Neal to the Miami Heat for Lamar Odom, Caron Butler and Brian Grant. The 2008–09 Boston Celtics season was the 63rd season of the Boston Celtics in the National Basketball Association. Dec 16 @ TOR, BOS (20-2) beat TOR, 90-77, 23. 4/9/2008. Feb 8 @ MIN, BOS (38-9) beat MIN, 88-86, 49. Prior to acquiring Allen from the Seattle SuperSonics and Garnett from the Minnesota Timberwolves in a blockbuster 7-to-1 player trade, Boston had won just 24 of its 82 games in the 2006–07 NBA regular season.  (Series Stats), Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, May 19, 3:53AM. James Posey believes the Nets' Big Three, and particularly Kyrie Irving, need to channel the energy of the 2008 Celtics to win a title. The Opening Intro of the favorite team for this season NBA 2007-2008 ! This was Boston's first title since 1986 during the Larry Bird era and 17th overall. They narrowly missed meeting each other in 2002, when the Lakers advanced to the Finals and went on to win, but the Celtics, who led 2–1 in the Conference Finals, eventually fell to the favored New Jersey Nets 4–2. Mar 14, BOS (51-13) lost to UTA, 92-110, 65. Mar 22 @ NOH, BOS (55-14) lost to NOH, 106-113, 70. Garnett’s Celtics endured their own aching disappointments. Mar 15 @ MIL, BOS (52-13) beat MIL, 99-77, 66. Join our linker program. 1 offer from $15.99. Dec 30 @ LAL, BOS (26-3) beat LAL, 110-91, 32. Some analysts viewed this as favorable treatment toward the Celtics,[4][5] while others noted that a difference in playing styles may have led to the discrepancy, and that the actual foul discrepancy was only 28–21 in favor of Boston.[6]. The Celtics won this series by winning Games 1, 2, 4, and 6; coincidentally, the last time the two teams met in 1987, the Lakers won that series in identical fashion. Play-by-Play data available as of 1996-97 season. They won Game 6 by 40, though, which basically settled it. Nov 13 @ IND, BOS (6-0) beat IND, 101-86, 9. The Celtics-Lakers series in 08 wasn't close. Nov 30 @ MIA, BOS (13-2) beat MIA, 95-85, 17. Feb 5 @ CLE, BOS (36-9) lost to CLE, 113-114, 47. However, the Celtics went on a 21–3 run to end the third quarter, closing the deficit to only two points (73–71). It was also a sense of relief, as the Celtics set an NBA record for most playoff games ever needed to win a championship, with 26, surpassing the previous record of 24 by the Lakers in 1988.[10]. Data Provided By And as in Game 4, the Celtics came back, taking a 62–60 lead behind the strong play of Paul Pierce. The 2008 Boston Celtics championship team was famously led by the organization's "Big 3" in Paul Pierce, Ray Allen, and Kevin Garnett, and was the first season the triumvirate played together. Dec 8 @ CHI, BOS (17-2) beat CHI, 92-81, 22. Maintaining a lead of more than 25 points, the Celtics' Big Three performed phenomenally, while the whole team smothered the Lakers' offense with their tight defense. Ray Allen hit seven three-pointers to tie what was then the Finals record (which he subsequently broke during the 2010 NBA Finals against the Lakers during game two), Rajon Rondo had an all-around spectacular performance (21 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists, 6 steals), the Celtics only turned the ball over seven times and set a Finals record with 18 steals, and every Boston player who saw action scored.  (Series Stats)Won NBA Finals (4-2) versus Los Angeles Lakers (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) The 2008 NBA Finals were held June 5 through June 17, 2008, to decide the champion of the 2007–08 NBA season, and conclude the season's playoffs. With less than one minute left in the game, the Celtics had the ball with the Lakers leading 97–95. Kevin Garnett finished with 16 points and 11 rebounds in support of Allen (19) and Pierce (20). 66-16, Finished 1st in NBA 1st seed in the West, 3rd best league record. The Boston Celtics were given a wildly successful face-lift during the 2007 off-season. Scores from any date in BAA/NBA or ABA history. Won NBA Eastern Conference First Round (4-3) versus Atlanta Hawks “You want to pay me less money. Apr 5 @ CHA, BOS (61-15) beat CHA, 101-78, 77. The Lakers would've lost in 5...Celtics almost had another ridiculous comeback. Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett holds up the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award prior to Game 2 of the NBA first-round playoff basketball series against the Atlanta Hawks in Boston, Wednesday, April 23, 2008. Pierce apparently injured his knee by falling awkwardly on Kendrick Perkins' leg, and was taken off the court in a wheelchair. Attendance: Apr 14 @ NYK, BOS (65-16) beat NYK, 99-93, Ranks are per game (except for MP, which are total) and sorted descending (except for TOV and PF); opponents ranked are flipped; year/year calculations are also per game. Feb 12 @ IND, BOS (40-9) beat IND, 104-97, 51. The Lakers eliminated the Denver Nuggets 4–0, then the Utah Jazz 4–2 and then dethroned the erstwhile defending champion San Antonio Spurs 4–1 in the conference finals, making their 29th NBA Finals appearance. The Celtics held a 24-point lead with less than eight minutes to go in the 4th quarter before the Lakers cut the lead to two points with 38.4 seconds to go with a 31–9 run. Apr 8 @ MIL, BOS (62-15) beat MIL, 107-104, 78. 95 Opp PTS/G: This, along with 2004 and 2006, is one of the only three 2000s NBA championships not to be won either by the Los Angeles Lakers or the San Antonio Spurs. The Celtics bench outscored the Lakers bench 35–15, 29 of those points coming from House and James Posey. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. The Lakers held their ground for most of the third quarter, leading by as many as 24 points. Nov 10 @ NJN, BOS (5-0) beat NJN, 112-101, 6. Copyright © 2000-2021 Sports Reference LLC. 49.5, Arena: Framed Boston Celtics Big Three Larry Bird, Kevin McHale, Robert Parish Autograph Replica Print 4.0 out of 5 stars 3. You want to continue to run the offense around Rondo. The Celtics started the … Nov 24 @ CHA, BOS (11-1) beat CHA, 96-95, 13. Both teams would eventually meet again in 2010 where the Lakers defeated the Celtics in seven games. Mar 10 @ PHI, BOS (50-12) beat PHI, 100-86, 64. With 4:07 remaining in the fourth quarter, the Celtics took their first lead in the game when Celtics' reserve Eddie House made an 18-foot (5.5 m) jumper. 90.3 (2nd of 30), SRS: 9.30 (1st of 30) Five Celtics finished in double figures. The made-for-TV version of this documentary is narrated by Kevin Harlan. They were the best team in the league again in 2008-09, winning 27 of their first 29, … Over the course of the game, Leon Powe shot 13 free throws while the Lakers shot 10. The Lakers, who had had home court advantage throughout the first three rounds and had not trailed a series in that same time, now had to do without both luxuries for the first time. Kobe Bryant had 24 points. All rights reserved. They started the season as the defending NBA champions, where they defeated the Los Angeles Lakers, winning their seventeenth NBA championship, as well as marking their ninth series victory over the Lakers in the NBA Finals. [13][14][15] The Celtics also improved their overall record against the Lakers to 9–2 in Finals meetings, beating them in the Finals for the first time since 1984. It's been almost eight years since Ray Allen ditched Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett and the Boston Celtics to sign with the Miami Heat. Record: Aside from ABC (U.S.) and TSN (Canada), other broadcasters across the world covered the Finals:[16]. The Celtics' victory in Game 4 was the largest comeback in the NBA Finals since 1971.[7]. With Pierce's induction, all members of the "Big 3" on the Celtics' 2008 championship team are now in the Basketball Hall of Fame. Feb 20 @ GSW, BOS (41-11) lost to GSW, 117-119, 53. 763,584 (12th of 30), NBA 2008 Playoffs: Dec 5 @ PHI, BOS (15-2) beat PHI, 113-103, 19. Recent Game Results Height of bar is margin of victory • Mouseover bar for details • Click for box score • Grouped by Month However, on June 28, the day of the 2007 NBA draft, the Celtics traded the 5th pick along with Wally Szczerbiak and Delonte West to the Seattle S… Jan 23, BOS (33-7) lost to TOR, 112-114, 42. Even though another mid-season injury to Andrew Bynum threatened their title drive, he did come back late in the season. This is the worst start for a James-led team since 2003, his rookie season. This was also the first NBA Finals series since 1998 to not feature Tim Duncan (1999, 2003, 2005, 2007) or Shaquille O'Neal (2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2006). Leon Powe, a second year bench player, scored 21 points on 6–7 shooting from the field and 9–13 from the line in 15 minutes of play, including back-to-back dunks in the last minute of the 3rd quarter. Jan 5 @ DET, BOS (29-3) beat DET, 92-85, 34. Pace: 90.9 (19th of 30), Off Rtg: 110.2 (10th of 30) Jackson and Bryant would patch their differences, but after a pair of first-round exits, Bryant demanded, but later retracted, a trade in the off-season. Now tell me again exactly why I would want to sign this contract?” In the summer of 2012, the Celtics offere… Paul Pierce and James Posey then closed out the game with two free throws each. The newly formed 'Big Three,' joined by second year point guard and future all star Rajon Rondo, led the Celtics to a dramatic 42-game turnaround, finishing with 66 wins. Pierce beat Bryant off the drive, but Bryant knocked the ball out of Pierce's hands from behind. History LeBron James vs. The Cavaliers are 6-7, having already lost as many games in November as the Celtics' Big 3 did in their first 41 games. the official stats partner of the NBA. In previous games, the Lakers were outscored by Boston in the 3rd quarter (22–31 in Game 1, 19–29 in Game 2, 17–25 in Game 3, and 15–31 in Game 4) by a total of 43 points (73–116). The Celtics appeared in the Finals for the first time since 1987 and second-best 20th time overall. The Lakers had a chance to cut into Boston's four-point lead with 14 seconds left, but the ball failed to get into the hands of Kobe Bryant, resulting in a shot by Saša Vujačić that was blocked by Pierce. The formation of the All-Star trifecta in the summer of 2007 positioned the new-look Celtics as a popular favorite to win the 2008 NBA Finals. Nov 27 @ CLE, BOS (11-2) lost to CLE, 104-109, 15. Over the next 20 years the Celtics would suffer through several lean years, not making the playoffs in nine of those years. The Lakers appeared in the Finals for the first time since 2004 and a record 29th time overall. Feb 29, BOS (45-12) beat CHA, 108-100, 61. The trio of Pierce, Garnett and Ray Allen, which morphed into the Big Three of Pierce, Garnett and Rajon Rondo, brought basketball pride back to Boston and made several memorable playoff runs. Jan 14, BOS (30-6) lost to WAS, 83-88, 39. We present them here for purely educational purposes. As in Game 4, the Lakers jumped out to an early lead, leading 43–24 with 11 minutes to play in the second quarter. Mar 24, BOS (55-15) lost to PHI, 90-95, 74. Are you a Stathead, too? Trends International Boston Celtics Champions Wall Poster 22.375" x 34" 4.2 out of 5 stars 39. The Lakers finally regained their composure, outscoring Boston 24–18 in the 3rd quarter. Nov 18 @ ORL, BOS (8-1) lost to ORL, 102-104, 12. Def Rtg: 98.9 (1st of 30) Dec 19, BOS (20-3) lost to DET, 85-87, 26. [12], The 39-point margin of victory was the largest ever in an NBA championship-clinching game, breaking the old record of 33, also set by the Celtics over the Lakers in Game Five of the 1965 NBA Finals, 129–96. Net Rtg: +11.2 (1st of 30), Preseason Odds: This was Boston's first title since 1986 during the Larry Bird era and 17th overall. Boston Celtics 2008 Big-3: Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen Record: 66-16, NBA Champions - All Three were All-Stars - KG was DPOY, All-NBA 1st Team, All-Defensive 1st Team - Paul Pierce All-NBA 3rd Team, NBA Finals MVP Miami Heat 2013 Big - 3: Lebron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh Record: 66-16, NBA Champions - All Three were All-Stars - Lebron … Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. The Lakers became the first team since the 1988–89 Pistons to win the NBA Finals after losing it in the previous year. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Mar 20 @ DAL, BOS (55-13) beat DAL, 94-90, 69. The Boston Celtics, top-seeded champions of the Eastern Conference, defeated the Los Angeles Lakers, top-seeded champions of the Western Conference, four games to two in a best-of-seven series. All this capped off the Celtics' best regular season (66–16) since their previous championship season in which they went 67–15. Jan 29 @ MIA, BOS (35-8) beat MIA, 117-87, 45. Mar 17 @ SAS, BOS (53-13) beat SAS, 93-91, 67. Pau Gasol contributed 19 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists, Odom 20 points and 11 rebounds. Feb 19 @ DEN, BOS (41-10) lost to DEN, 118-124, 52. The Lakers jumped out to a 35–14 lead after the first quarter, which was the largest first-quarter lead in NBA Finals history. Even though he had written a book called The Last Season, going as far as calling Kobe Bryant "uncoachable", Jackson returned to the Lakers for the 2005–06 season. In the summer of 2007, general manager Danny Ainge made a series of moves that returned the Celtics to prominence. 2008 Eastern Conference Semifinals: Celtics over Cavaliers, 4-3. Mar 18 @ HOU, BOS (54-13) beat HOU, 94-74, 68. In the 2008–09 season the Celtics raced to a 27–2 start, the best through 29 games in NBA history, until that fateful finals rematch against the Lakers on Christmas Day ended a franchise-high 19-game winning streak. Major League Baseball's Boston Red Sox won their second World Series title of the decade eight months earlier, adding their total to seven. Feb 24 @ POR, BOS (42-12) beat POR, 112-102, 55. Shooting data available as of 1996-97 season. Entering Game 6, the Celtics set a record of most playoff games played in one season, with 26, breaking the previous record of 25 set by both the 1994 New York Knicks, whom Celtics Coach Doc Rivers played for, and the 2005 Detroit Pistons, both of whom lost in their respective finals in seven games (Knicks in 1994, Pistons in 2005). Celtic Pride! Feb 22 @ PHO, BOS (41-12) lost to PHO, 77-85, 54. The 2007 off-season saw Celtics GM Danny Ainge acquire Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett to join franchise star Paul Pierce. The Celtics' win was also seen as an addition to the recent success of Boston-area sports teams, following the wins by the New England Patriots in Super Bowls XXXVI, XXXVIII, and XXXIX (2001, 2003 and 2004 seasons) and the Red Sox's World Series wins in 2004 (death of the Curse of the Bambino) and 2007. Pierce admitted during coverage of the 2019 NBA Finals that he just had to use the bathroom. Jones and Arcand compare the new Big 3 of the Brooklyn Nets, Kevin Durant, James Harden, and Kyrie Irving to the Celtics Big 3 in 2008, Pierce, Garnett, Allen. BOSTON CELTICS (Kevin Garnett) 2008 NBA FINALS WORLD CHAMPIONS (Banner 17 Win) Collectible High-Quality Replica Basketball Silver Championship Ring with Cherrywood Display Box 5.0 out of 5 stars 2 $99.95 $ 99 . [10][11] However, for the 1994 Knicks, the first round was a best-of-five. [12], This was the Celtics' 17th championship, their first since 1986, extending their record for most NBA championships won by a single team. Atlantic Division, PTS/G: Mar 8 @ MEM, BOS (49-12) beat MEM, 119-89, 62. The Lakers' 2007–08 season saw the team win 57 games, along the way adding Spanish forward Pau Gasol in mid-season while Andrew Bynum was recovering from a mid-season knee injury. It was later dubbed by some as the "Wheelchair Game".[3]. 5 pick Jeff Green, Wally Szczerbiak and Delonte West to Seattle for perennial all-star Ray Allen and Seattle's second-round pick (which the team used to select LSU's Glen "Big Baby" Davis). Allen recently joined Cedric Maxwell on the former Celtics forward's podcast and spoke candidly about his fractured relationship with Boston's players and fans since leaving the team in 2012. A tribute to the future of the Boston Celtics! All three of those players were selected within the first ten picks. Summary and statistics for the 2008 NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals - Cavaliers vs. Celtics Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Ray Allen was the only member of Boston's Big Three that scored over 13 points, with 25. The Celtics' 66–16 record gave them home court advantage over Los Angeles (57–25). The Celtics won 62 games, but the absence of Garnett affected the team as they were eliminated in seven games by the Orlando Magic in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. The three stars made one more NBA Finals appearance in addition to the 2008 title run.Garnett was traded by the Celtics to the Brooklyn Nets in June 2013 as part of a package that included Pierce. The origin story of the 2008 Boston Celtics’ Big Three In an exclusive excerpt from his new book, Michael Holley reveals what it took for … Find out more. If it went to 7, it might be a conversation, but the Celtics were pretty easily better in 2008. The Celtics would finally break their road woes in a six-game win against the perennial Eastern Conference powerhouse Detroit Pistons, earning their first finals berth since 1987. Nov 4 @ TOR, BOS (2-0) beat TOR, 98-95, 5. Despite what Pierce's reaction suggested was a highly debilitating injury, he returned to action minutes later to raucous cheering from the crowd. Saša Vujačić scored 20 points in 28 minutes, Paul Pierce had a poor shooting game, making only two of his 14 field goal attempts. 100.5 (11th of 30) Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. The 5th pick was the worst-case scenario for the Celtics, who had a 19.9% chance of obtaining the 1st overall selection. Apr 1 @ CHI, BOS (59-15) beat CHI, 106-92, 76. The Boston Celtics won both games in the regular season series: All times listed below are Eastern Daylight Time.[1]. Apr 12 @ ATL, BOS (64-16) beat ATL, 99-89, 81.  (Series Stats)Won NBA Eastern Conference Finals (4-2) versus Detroit Pistons  (Series Stats)Won NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals (4-3) versus Cleveland Cavaliers In the first Celtics vs. LeBron series, Boston was in its debut season with the new “Big … ATLANTA – Boston's Big Three still have some life in those old bones. Height of bar is margin of victory • Mouseover bar for details • Click for box score • Grouped by Month, 2. Later, the Bruins would win the 2011 Stanley Cup Finals, the Red Sox would win two more World Series titles in 2013, and in 2018, and the Patriots would win three more Super Bowls XLIX, LI, and LIII (2014, 2016, and 2018 seasons). [8], As for the odds stacked against the Lakers to come back from a 3–1 deficit, Jackson said, "We're young enough and dumb enough to do this."[9]. Despite injuries suffered by Pierce (sprained knee) and Kendrick Perkins (high ankle sprain), both players started in Game 2 and appeared to be mostly unhampered by the injuries, especially Pierce who finished with 28 points. You want to bring me off the bench. Leisure suits Celtics' Big 3 (Brian Snyder/Reuters) Email | Print | Single Page | Text size – + By Marc J. Spears Globe Staff / April 8, 2008 CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Kevin Garnett's résumé has a lot more than pro basketball player on it. Bryant finished the game with 30 points and 8 assists. Dec 26 @ SAC, BOS (23-3) beat SAC, 89-69, 27. Subscribe to our Free Newsletter, This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. Dec 29 @ UTA, BOS (25-3) beat UTA, 104-98, 29. Kevin Garnett also had trouble shooting, finishing with only 12 points. The Celtics won 96-77 and lead the series 2-0. 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Feb 25 @ LAC, BOS (43-12) beat LAC, 104-76, 57. The Lakers went on to win 103–98, sending the series back to Boston. Do you have a blog? Then days after the All-Star Game Kevin Garnett injured his right knee, and was lost for the season. The Celtics' 17th championship raised the total of major professional sports championships in Boston to 32, and it continued a string of championships for the city this decade. TD Banknorth Garden The "Big Three" consisted of Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen, and Paul Pierce. “So let me see if I got this straight,” Allen wrote in his 2018 memoir, From the Outside: My Journey Through Life and the Game I Love. Jan 12 @ WAS, BOS (30-5) lost to WAS, 78-85, 36. With the NHL's Boston Bruins winning the 2011 Stanley Cup Finals, the city of Boston became the first city to win championships in all four major sports in a seven-year span. The Celtics were making their first NBA Finals appearance since a six-game loss to the Lakers in 1987. The Lakers jumped out to an early 15–8 first quarter lead, but the Celtics answered with a 10–0 run at the start of the second quarter and ended the first half with a 54–42 lead. Boston finished the game 27-for-38 from the line, while the Lakers were 10-for-10. It was also the same identical fashion when the Celtics won the NBA Finals in 1986 before this championship. Dec 27 @ SEA, BOS (24-3) beat SEA, 104-96, 28. Paul Pierce scored 15 points in the third quarter to give Boston the lead for good, and Kevin Garnett paced the Celtic attack with 24 points and 13 rebounds including a powerful two-handed putback dunk late in the game. The city's total title tally now stands at 38. After a rocky first quarter, the Celtics dominated the rest of the game. Or write about sports? The Lakers won game 3 on a strong shooting night from regular season MVP Kobe Bryant, who scored a series-high 36 points, leading the Lakers to their first win of the series and adding to their undefeated streak at home in the 2008 post-season. Lamar Odom picked up the loose ball and passed downcourt to Bryant for a breakaway dunk, giving the Lakers a 99–95 lead. The Lakers rebounded to win 65 games in the aforementioned season, then proceeded to win the NBA title in five games over the Magic. In his own words, Allen felt disrespected. On May 22, the Celtics were assigned the 5th overall selection in the NBA Draft Lottery, essentially losing their chance of drafting either Greg Oden or Kevin Durant, who both were considered to go 1st and 2nd in the draft. Jan 21 @ NYK, BOS (33-6) beat NYK, 109-93, 40. The Lakers built a 14-point lead in the 4th quarter, but the Celtics again came back with a 16–2 run to tie the game at 90. Rodd Houston narrated the Boston Celtics' championship season documentary on NBA Entertainment. The 2008 NBA Finals were held June 5 through June 17, 2008, to decide the champion of the 2007–08 NBA season, and conclude the season's playoffs. The Big Three were back to build a big lead, but the Boston Celtics' reserves coughed it up and had to come back in overtime for a 107-104 victory over Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday. The Big 3. The Big Three, (nicknamed the Boston Three Party) were a trio of professional basketball players for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association (NBA) from the 2007 to 2012. $39.99. On draft night, he traded No. For Boston, Pierce had a memorable 38 point effort, but outside of Allen (16 points) and Garnett (13 points and 14 rebounds) did not receive enough support from his teammates to clinch the championship at Staples. [2] He soon hit two three-pointers on consecutive offensive possessions that gave Boston the lead for good and finished with 22 points. Following the dissolution of the team's original "Big Three" through the retirements of Larry Bird and Kevin McHale and the departure of Robert Parish, the Celtics suffered through several tragedies such as: the passing of Reggie Lewis in 1993; a franchise-worst 15-win 1996–97 season; the ill-fated hiring of head coach Rick Pitino; and the deaths of franchise patriarch Red Auerbach and former player Dennis Johnson, which culminated in a 24-win 2006–07 season, highlighted by a franchise-worst 18 straight losses. Boston Celtics 2007-08 Roster and Stats. Championship +1000, Over-Under Do you have a sports website? This new formation was widely regarded as the most talent the Boston Celtics team possessed since the duo of Antoine Walker and Paul Pierce graced the floor of the TD Garden in the early 2000s. Going into the series, the Celtics had won the most championships of all-time with 16, and the Lakers were second with 14. The 2004–05 season saw the Lakers miss the playoffs for only the fifth time in team history. This was the 11th time the teams met in the championship round; the Celtics won eight of their previous ten Finals meetings against the Lakers, winning in 1959, 1962, 1963, 1965, 1966, 1968, 1969 and 1984—the Lakers won in 1985 and 1987. This was the first time since 1997, when the Chicago Bulls beat the Utah Jazz for the championship, and the only time in the 2000s decade that an Eastern Conference team had the home court advantage. After winning 16 championships throughout the 20th century, the Celtics, after struggling through the 1990s, rose again to win a championship in 2008 with the help of Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, and Ray Allen in what was known as the new "Big Three" era. After losing to the Pistons in the 2004 NBA Finals despite a talent-laden roster, Phil Jackson abruptly retired.

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