The 2007–08 Los Angeles Lakers season was the 60th season of the franchise, 59th in the National Basketball Association and 48th in Los Angeles. During the offseason, the Lakers re-signed point guard
Jordan Farmar
The Lakers first-round draft pick, Javaris Crittenton
Dunk by Pau Gasol in Game 2 of the 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 Los Angeles Lakers season
…and defeated the defending NBA champion San Antonio Spurs in five games in the conference finals to advance to the NBA Finals since 2004. In the NBA Finals, the Lakers faced off against their rivals, the Boston Celtics, renewing their storied rivalry, and marking the first time the two teams faced off…
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