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2008 NBA Finals
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| Dates | June 5–17 | |||||||||
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| MVP | Paul Pierce (Boston Celtics) | |||||||||
| Hall of Famers | Celtics: Ray Allen (2018) Kevin Garnett (2020) Paul Pierce (2021) Lakers: Kobe Bryant (2020) Pau Gasol (2023) Coaches: Phil Jackson (2007) Officials: Dick Bavetta (2015) | |||||||||
| Eastern finals | Celtics defeated Pistons, 4–2 | |||||||||
| Western finals | Lakers defeated Spurs, 4–1 | |||||||||
The 2008 NBA Finals was the championship series of the National Basketball Association's (NBA) 2007–08 season and conclusion of the season's playoffs. A best-of-seven playoff series that was played from June 5–17, 2008, the series was contested between the Eastern Conference champion Boston Celtics and the Western Conference champion Los Angeles Lakers. It was the eleventh Finals meeting in the history of the Celtics–Lakers rivalry.
Led by the "Big 3" of Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, and Ray Allen, and holding home court advantage, the Celtics defeated the Lakers, led by Pau Gasol and MVP Kobe Bryant, in six games. It was their first title in twenty-two years and their 17th title overall. Pierce was named the Finals MVP.
The Celtics would not win another championship until 2024.
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