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2008 Playoffs


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Series Recap
Game 1: June 5
Kobe Bryant and Paul Pierce (Getty Images)Boston 98, L.A. Lakers 88
Paul Pierce, who used to sneak into Lakers games as a youngster, came bounding out of the tunnel from the locker room after leaving with an injured knee and led the Celtics to a tense 98-88 victory. --AP
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Game 2: June 8
Rajon Rondo (Getty Images)Boston 108, L.A. Lakers 102
Paul Pierce, darting around the parquet floor with ease, scored 28 points and unknown Leon Powe scored 21 points as the Celtics held off a remarkable L.A. rally for a 108-102 win. --AP
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Game 3: June 10
Kobe Bryant and Ray Allen (Getty Images)L.A. Lakers 87, Boston 81
With his team one loss from having to make an impossible climb, Kobe Bryant was close to MVP form, scoring 36 points on an assortment of spins, drives and jumpers as the Lakers beat the Celtics. --AP
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Game 4: June 12
Kevin Garnett and Kobe Bryant  (Getty Images)Boston 97, L.A. Lakers 91
Boston rallied from a 24-point deficit to take a 3-1 lead in this history-rich series, and move within one victory of a 17th championship that seemed impossible a year ago. --AP
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Game 5: June 15
Pau Gasol and Kevin Garnett  (Getty Images)L.A. Lakers 103, Boston 98
Kobe Bryant scored 25 points, including a decisive dunk in the final minute, and Lamar Odom added 20 as the Lakers prevented the Celtics from winning a 17th title in this restored rivalry. --AP
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Game 6: June 17
Paul Pierce and Doc Rivers  (Getty Images)Boston 131, L.A. Lakers 92
Lifted by ear-splitting chants of "Beat L.A." from their adoring crowd, the Celtics concluded a shocking rebound of a season with a stunning 131-92 blowout over the Lakers in Game 6. --AP
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Player of the Game: Game 6
Kevin Garnett, Boston Celtics, PF
Kevin Garnett Points: 26
Rebounds: 14
Assists: 4
Minutes: 36
FG: 10-18
FT: 6-7
Kevin Garnett (Getty Images)

Season Series
Boston wins, 2-0
Date Result
Nov. 23 Boston 107, L.A. Lakers 94 Recap
Dec. 30 Boston 110, L.A. Lakers 91 Recap

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Crouse
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Photos
Game 6: Boston Celtics' Paul Pierce celebrates with his MVP trophy after winning Game 6 of the 2008 NBA Finals (Getty Images)