The 2007–08 Boston Celtics season was the 62nd season of the Boston Celtics in the National Basketball Association. Powered by the offseason blockbuster acquisitions of perennial All-Stars Kevin Garne
Shortly after being traded to the Celtics, Ray Allen threw out the first pitch for a baseball game at Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball.
The Celtics achieved the league's top record via the acquisition of Kevin Garnett, who carried the team throughout the season and was amongst the leaders for the Most Valuable Player award.
2008 NBA Finals
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The 2008 NBA Finals was the championship series of the National Basketball Association's 2007–08 season and conclusion of the season's playoffs. A best-of-seven playoff series that was played from Jun
2007–08 Boston Celtics season
…absence from the playoffs came to an end as they met the Atlanta Hawks in the first round of the 2008 NBA Playoffs. Eventually, they advanced to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1987, where they met the Los Angeles Lakers, reigniting their storied rivalry. The Celtics won 4–2, capturing their first…
Exterior view of the TD Garden ahead of Game 2 of the 2008 NBA Finals.
The opening tipoff of Game 2
Leon Powe (center) had a memorable performance in Game 2
Boston Celtics fans, players, coaching personnel, and staff celebrate the franchise's 17th title on June 17