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. 95 In 2020, the Boston Celtics lost to the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals. The 66 wins were also the third-most in franchise hi… 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. 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 appeared in the Finals for the first time since 1987 and second-best 20th time overall. It was also the same identical fashion when the Celtics won the NBA Finals in 1986 before this championship. Pierce beat Bryant off the drive, but Bryant knocked the ball out of Pierce's hands from behind. [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. 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. 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. And as in Game 4, the Celtics came back, taking a 62–60 lead behind the strong play of Paul Pierce. 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. Manage Preferences, Season Ticket Wait List - presented by Amex, 2020-21 Second Half Printable Schedule (.pdf), Donate to Boston Celtics United for Social Justice, Season Ticket Wait List - presented by AMEX. Championship Recaps. However, the Celtics went on a 21–3 run to end the third quarter, closing the deficit to only two points (73–71). 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. Aside from ABC (U.S.) and TSN (Canada), other broadcasters across the world covered the Finals:[16]. Despite losing in Game 7, coming from 27-27 to one game of winning a championship is as commendable as it gets. Former Celtics forward-center Leon Powe, a member of the 2008 NBA championship team, said he spoke to Rondo about the reunion recently in Boston and was in. Whether it's the Green's first title in 1957, their 12th in 1974 or the 17th in 2008, the Celtics tradition of winning championships has stood the test of time. They finished first in both the Atlantic Division and the Eastern Conference, and achieved the league's best record. If you make a request through the WarnerMedia Privacy Center, 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). Ray Allen was the only member of Boston's Big Three that scored over 13 points, with 25. [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]. by robertfoiz Plays Quiz not verified by Sporcle . Paul Pierce and James Posey then closed out the game with two free throws each. Rate 5 stars Rate 4 stars Rate 3 stars Rate 2 stars Rate 1 star Support Sporcle. Rate 5 stars Rate 4 stars Rate 3 stars Rate 2 stars Rate 1 star . The "Big Three" consisted of Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen, and Paul Pierce. 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]. 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. Boston Celtics, American professional basketball team based in Boston that plays in the National Basketball Association. Kevin Garnett also had trouble shooting, finishing with only 12 points. The Celtics 2008 Championship roster might be my favorite roster of all time, and what I personally believe is one of the best rosters of all time. The 2007-08 Boston Celtics have a certain mystique and aura with respect to their place in NBA history. The Lakers appeared in the Finals for the first time since 2004 and a record 29th time overall. This site is operated jointly by NBA and WarnerMedia. 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. Lamar Odom picked up the loose ball and passed downcourt to Bryant for a breakaway dunk, giving the Lakers a 99–95 lead. Previous Season. One of the most successful franchises in sports history, the Celtics won 11 of 13 NBA championships from 1957 to 1969. Do Not Sell My Personal Information | 1965-66. 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. 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. 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. After losing to the Pistons in the 2004 NBA Finals despite a talent-laden roster, Phil Jackson abruptly retired. The Celtics bench outscored the Lakers bench 35–15, 29 of those points coming from House and James Posey. The made-for-TV version of this documentary is narrated by Kevin Harlan. 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 . 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. 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. Rodd Houston narrated the Boston Celtics' championship season documentary on NBA Entertainment. 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). Five Celtics finished in double figures. After a rocky first quarter, the Celtics dominated the rest of the game. Over the course of the game, Leon Powe shot 13 free throws while the Lakers shot 10. Both teams would eventually meet again in 2010 where the Lakers defeated the Celtics in seven games. 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. In 1968 the Boston Celtics won their 10th NBA Championship, beating the Los Angeles Lakers 4 games to 2 in the NBA Finals. NBA 2K16 will include the 2008 Boston Celtics featuring Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen in its Classic team mode, according to EA Sports. 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If you make a request through 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). It was later dubbed by some as the "Wheelchair Game".[3]. 2007-08 Boston Celtics Roster and Stats. The Lakers held their ground for most of the third quarter, leading by as many as 24 points. The Celtics' victory in Game 4 was the largest comeback in the NBA Finals since 1971.[7]. Going into the series, the Celtics had won the most championships of all-time with 16, and the Lakers were second with 14. The city's total title tally now stands at 38. How to Play. All three of those players were selected within the first ten picks. Imported from the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2008 just in time for the championship … Kobe Bryant had 24 points. 0 of 16. Though no big roster moves were made, the veteran 2010 Celtics rallied, finding themselves back in the NBA Finals against their arch-nemesis, the Los Angeles Lakers, who they defeated in the 2008 Finals. To opt out of the sale of your personal information as permitted by the California Consumer 2007-08; Player G MIN FGA FGM … [2] He soon hit two three-pointers on consecutive offensive possessions that gave Boston the lead for good and finished with 22 points. Terms of Use | 1st seed in the West, 3rd best league record. 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. This was Boston's first title since 1986 during the Larry Bird era and 17th overall. 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. 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. WarnerMedia Privacy Center | 3) The Lakers have absolutely dominated the championship accumulation process this century. [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. Boston finished the game 27-for-38 from the line, while the Lakers were 10-for-10. [10][11] However, for the 1994 Knicks, the first round was a best-of-five. The Celtics have not won a championship … Then days after the All-Star Game Kevin Garnett injured his right knee, and was lost for the season. This marked the season powered by the acquisitions of perennial All-Stars Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen in the offseason, the Celtics finished with a record of 66–16 and posted the best single-season turnaround in NBA history. 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. Copyright © 2021 NBA Media Ventures, LLC. Celtics … NBA Privacy Center | Pierce apparently injured his knee by falling awkwardly on Kendrick Perkins' leg, and was taken off the court in a wheelchair. Championship Wins: 2007-08 2007-08 Player G MIN FGA. The 2004–05 season saw the Lakers miss the playoffs for only the fifth time in team history. The Celtics have one title -- though it did come at the expense of the Lakers in 2008 -- … The Celtics' 66–16 record gave them home court advantage over Los Angeles (57–25). 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. 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. The Boston Celtics won both games in the regular season series: All times listed below are Eastern Daylight Time.[1]. Sports Quiz / 2008 Boston Celtics Championship Roster Random Sports or Football Quiz Can you name the 2008 Boston Celtics Championship Roster? All rights reserved. This was Boston's first title since 1986 during the Larry Bird era and 17th overall. When was the last time the Celtics won a playoff series? 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). Despite what Pierce's reaction suggested was a highly debilitating injury, he returned to action minutes later to raucous cheering from the crowd. As in Game 4, the Lakers jumped out to an early lead, leading 43–24 with 11 minutes to play in the second quarter. Even though another mid-season injury to Andrew Bynum threatened their title drive, he did come back late in the season. 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. 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). Around the same time, they also came out with a “Celtics Pride” shirt featuring key players from the Celtics’ 16 world championships to that point. The Celtics swept the season series 2-0 against the Lakers, winning by an average of 16 points. The Boston Celtics last missed the playoffs in 2014. Bryant finished the game with 30 points and 8 assists. 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. 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 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. The Celtics were making their first NBA Finals appearance since a six-game loss to the Lakers in 1987. With less than one minute left in the game, the Celtics had the ball with the Lakers leading 97–95. All this capped off the Celtics' best regular season (66–16) since their previous championship season in which they went 67–15. Pau Gasol contributed 19 points, 13 rebounds and 6 assists, Odom 20 points and 11 rebounds. Since we like to use the 2008 championship blueprint for just about everything, let’s apply it to the current Celtics. Sports Quiz / Boston Celtics 2008 Championship Roster Random Sports or Football Quiz Can you name the Boston Celtics 2008 Championship Roster? The Lakers became the first team since the 1988–89 Pistons to win the NBA Finals after losing it in the previous year. Kevin Garnett finished with 16 points and 11 rebounds in support of Allen (19) and Pierce (20). 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. The 2007 off-season saw Celtics GM Danny Ainge acquire Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett to join franchise star Paul Pierce. 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. The Lakers finally regained their composure, outscoring Boston 24–18 in the 3rd quarter. When Rajon Rondo was traded to the Dallas Mavericks earlier this month, the Celtics cut ties with the last player remaining on the roster from the 2008 championship team. The Celtics finally caught the Lakers at 73-all on Leon Powe's jumper in the lane with 9:05 remaining, tying the score for the first time since it was 2-2 in the first minute. This is Los Angeles’ sixth title since 2000, including five during the Kobe Bryant era and now James’ first in L.A. 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. With House's shot, the Celtics were in the lead for good. 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. When was the last time the Celtics lost a playoff series? Go Orange. by dtrip3993 Plays Quiz not verified by Sporcle . Next Season. 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. The Celtics trailed by 24-points in the first half, but the bench, aided by Eddie House's hustle and two three-pointers, helped bring the Celtics back … 2008 marked the first time since 2000 that the top seeds from both conferences met in the Finals and the first time since 2003 that any top seeded team played in the NBA finals. Paul Pierce, Larry Bird and the All-Time, 12-Man Boston Celtics Roster. The two most successful teams in NBA history looked to renew a longstanding rivalry 21 years after their last Finals meeting in 1987. Paul Pierce is debatably a top 10 Small Forward… The Lakers went on to win 103–98, sending the series back to Boston. In 2020, the Boston Celtics beat the Toronto Raptors in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Pierce admitted during coverage of the 2019 NBA Finals that he just had to use the bathroom. 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. Over the next 20 years the Celtics would suffer through several lean years, not making the playoffs in nine of those years. 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. the NBA Privacy Center, it will apply to data controlled independently by the NBA. Boston Celtics' head coach Doc Rivers is showered in gatorade winning Game 6 of the 2008 NBA Finals in Boston, Massachusetts, June 17, 2008. 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. it will apply to data controlled jointly by the NBA and WarnerMedia as well as other data controlled by WarnerMedia. Overall, they have won 17 NBA titles. No portion of NBA.com may be duplicated, redistributed or manipulated in any form. After it reopened as TD Garden, with an advertisement for TD bank.The Celtics won another championship in 2008 with Paul Pierce, Rajon Rondo, and Ray Allen, Kevin Garnett, and other NBA legends on the roster. The Lakers did not have Pau Gasol for either matchup during the season. 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. Major League Baseball's Boston Red Sox won their second World Series title of the decade eight months earlier, adding their total to seven. 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. [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. The Lakers jumped out to a 35–14 lead after the first quarter, which was the largest first-quarter lead in NBA Finals history. Like the 2008 champions, this season’s roster features a star player that was acquired over the summer and follows a theme of camaraderie that’s reminiscent of the Celtics’ championship team practicing the African philosophy of “Ubuntu.” 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 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. The 2007–08 Boston Celtics season was the 62nd season of the Boston Celtics in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Read More. The Lakers rebounded to win 65 games in the aforementioned season, then proceeded to win the NBA title in five games over the Magic. 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. 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 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. 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. Accessibility and Closed Caption | 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. This was the first title with Red Auerbach as general manager and Bill Russell as the coach. Record: ... Championship +1000, Over-Under 49.5 Arena: TD Banknorth Garden Attendance: 763,584 (12th of 30) NBA 2008 Playoffs: Won NBA Eastern Conference First Round (4-3) … Information about all players that were on the Los Angeles Lakers roster in the 2007-2008 NBA season including player position, height, weight, DOB (date of birth) and college Lakers Universe .com Players, championships, season by season stats and records. [12], This was the Celtics' 17th championship, their first since 1986, extending their record for most NBA championships won by a single team. Privacy Act, please use the links below to visit each company’s privacy center. Saša Vujačić scored 20 points in 28 minutes, Paul Pierce had a poor shooting game, making only two of his 14 field goal attempts. 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.
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