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FLASHBACK: 2008 NBA Finals Game 1 – Celtics vs. Lakers

On June 5, 2008 the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers faced off in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, the first Finals appearance for Boston in 22 years. The Celtics won the game, 98-88, behind Paul Pierce’s electric return to the court after leaving the game in a wheelchair following what at first appeared to be a serious injury.

Celtics Videos

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Joe Mazzulla: Celtics' success ‘starts with' Tatum, Brown
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EXCLUSIVE: Jayson Tatum reacts to 36-point night in win over Nets
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HIGHLIGHTS: C's overcome slow start to blow out Nets by 25 points
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Eddie House identifies ‘tiny red flag' for Celtics early in season
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Derrick White addresses Celtics' slow starts
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