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2008 Playoffs


Bracket · Matchups · Expert Picks
Quarterfinals · Semifinals · Finals · NBA Finals
 
BOS-ATL · DET-PHI · ORL-TOR · CLE-WAS · LAL-DEN · NO-DAL · SA-PHO · UTA-HOU
  No. 1 Boston Celtics vs. No. 8 Atlanta Hawks 
Boston wins, 4-3

Series Recap
Game 1: April 20
Kevin Garnett and Josh Childress (AP)Boston 104, Atlanta 81
Kevin Garnett stopped a 14-3 Hawks run with a jumper, starting a six-point Boston surge in the second quarter. The top-seeded Celtics' lead ranged from 12 to 27 points from the end of the second quarter onward. --AP
GameCenter | Recap |  Video
Game 2: April 23
James Posey (Getty Images)Boston 96, Atlanta 77
Kevin Garnett had 19 points and 10 rebounds, and Rajon Rondo added 12 points, eight assists and six rebounds to lead Boston to a 2-0 lead in the series. Paul Pierce returned from a first-quarter knockdown to score 14 points. --AP
GameCenter | Recap
Game 3: April 26
Joe Johnson and Glen Davis (Getty Images)Atlanta 102, Boston 93
High-flying Josh Smith scored 27 points and the Hawks breathed life into their long-shot playoff hopes, cutting Boston's lead to 2-1. Joe Johnson added 23 points for the Hawks. --AP
GameCenter | Recap
Game 4: April 28
Kevin Garnett and Zaza Pachulia (Getty Images)Atlanta 97, Boston 92
Joe Johnson scored 35 points -- including 20 in the fourth quarter -- and the surprising Hawks overcame two double-digit deficits to beat the Celtics and even the series at two games apiece. Josh Smith added 28 points. --AP
GameCenter | Recap |  Video
Game 5: April 30
Paul Pierce (Getty Images)Boston 110, Atlanta 85
Paul Pierce scored a playoff-high 22 points and Ray Allen hit three 3-pointers in the middle of the third quarter to turn back the Hawks' last charge, leading Boston to a hard-fought victory and a 3-2 lead in the series. --AP
GameCenter | Recap
Game 6: May 2
Kendrick Perkins and Josh Smith (Getty Images)Atlanta 103, Boston 100
Joe Johnson shook off a poor night to hit a crucial 3-pointer with 1:07 remaining and the Hawks forced an improbable Game 7, beating the top-seeded Celtics. Marvin Williams led the Hawks with 18 points. --AP
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Game 7: May 4
Kevin Garnett (Getty Images)Boston 99, Atlanta 65
Kevin Garnett had 18 points and 11 rebounds, Paul Pierce scored 22 points, and the Celtics finally turned back the pesky Hawks, earning a second-round matchup with LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers. --AP
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Player of the Game: Game 7
Paul Pierce, Boston Celtics, SG
Paul Pierce Points: 22
Rebounds: 8
Assists: 3
Minutes: 33
FG: 7-20
FT: 6-7
Paul Pierce (Getty Images)

Season Series
Boston wins, 3-0
Date Result
Nov. 9 Boston 106, Altanta 83 Recap
March 2 Boston 98, Atlanta 88 Recap
April 12 Boston 99, Atlanta 89 Recap

Expert Picks
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Photos
Game 7: Kendrick Perkins of the Boston Celtics blocks a shot attempt by Joe Johnson of the Atlanta Hawks in Game 7. (Getty Images)