Who won the 2008 NBA Finals?
The Boston Celtics won the 2008 NBA Finals, defeating the Los Angeles Lakers four games to two. It was Boston's first championship in twenty-two years and the 17th title in franchise history.
Questions about 2008 NBA Finals
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When was the 2008 NBA Finals played?
The series ran from the 5th to the 17th of June 2008. It was a best-of-seven meeting between the Eastern Conference champion Boston Celtics and the Western Conference champion Los Angeles Lakers.
Which teams played in the 2008 NBA Finals?
The Boston Celtics represented the Eastern Conference and the Los Angeles Lakers represented the Western Conference. It marked the eleventh Finals meeting in the history of the Celtics-Lakers rivalry.
Who won Finals MVP in the 2008 NBA Finals?
Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce was named Finals MVP of the 2008 NBA Finals. Pierce led Boston's Big Three alongside Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen.
Why is Game 1 of the 2008 NBA Finals called the Wheelchair Game?
Game 1 earned the nickname the Wheelchair Game after Paul Pierce was wheeled off the court with an apparent knee injury, then returned minutes later to help Boston win. Pierce later revealed, during coverage of the 2019 NBA Finals, that he had simply needed to use the bathroom.
What was the final score of Game 6 of the 2008 NBA Finals?
The Boston Celtics beat the Los Angeles Lakers 131-92 in Game 6 to clinch the championship. The 39-point margin was the largest ever in an NBA championship-clinching game at that time.