2008 NBA Finals Ticket Stub Celtics Lakers Pierce Poop Game 1 Garnett Allen Kobe

Description: The 2008 NBA Finals was the championship series of the National Basketball Association's (NBA) 2007–08 season and conclusion of the season's playoffs. A best-of-seven playoff series that was played from June 5 to June 17, 2008, the series was contested between the Eastern Conference champion Boston Celtics and the Western Conference champion Los Angeles Lakers. It was the 11th Finals meeting between the Lakers and the Celtics. 2008 NBA Finals 2008 NBA Finals.png TeamCoachWins Boston CelticsDoc Rivers4 Los Angeles LakersPhil Jackson2 Dates June 5–17 MVP Paul Pierce (Boston Celtics) Hall of Famers Celtics: Ray Allen (2018) Kevin Garnett (2020) Paul Pierce (2021) Lakers: Kobe Bryant (2020) Pau Gasol (2023) Coaches: Phil Jackson (2007) Officials: Dick Bavetta (2015) Eastern Finals Celtics defeated Pistons, 4–2 Western Finals Lakers defeated Spurs, 4–1 ← 2007NBA Finals2009 → Led by the "Big 3" of Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, and Ray Allen, and holding home court advantage, the Celtics defeated the Lakers, led by Pau Gasol and MVP Kobe Bryant, in six games. It was their first title in twenty-two years and their 17th title overall, a record that still stands today even when the Lakers tied this record in 2020. Pierce was named Finals MVP. Rodd Houston narrated the Boston Celtics' championship season documentary on NBA Entertainment. The made-for-TV version of this documentary is narrated by Kevin Harlan. Game 1 edit ABC, TSN, Cuatro, Canal+, Canal 7 June 5 9:00 pm Recap Video highlights on YouTube Los Angeles Lakers 88, Boston Celtics 98 Scoring by quarter: 21–23, 30–23, 22–31, 15–21 Pts: Kobe Bryant 24 Rebs: Pau Gasol 8 Asts: Bryant, Fisher 6 each FT: Kobe Bryant 6/6Pts: Kevin Garnett 24 Rebs: Kevin Garnett 13 Asts: Rajon Rondo 7 Stls: James Posey 2 Boston leads series, 1–0 TD Banknorth Garden, Boston, Massachusetts Attendance: 18,624 Referees: No. 27 Dick Bavetta No. 48 Scott Foster No. 32 Eddie F. Rush Game 1 running score. Going into the game, LA have found themselves on the road in game 1 for the first time that playoffs. On the other hand, Boston, who were the league's best team had home court advantage for the series. The game started very tight, with teams trading buckets and turnovers. For Boston, the go-to guy was Kevin Garnett, who had racked up 10 first-quarter points. For the Lakers, Kobe was struggling with his shot, as he went 1/7 for the quarter, but was dishing out assists and playing defense very solid, as he looked to get others involved early. Paul Pierce was also struggling, and has gotten himself into foul trouble early, as he hed 3 points and 3 fouls going into the third quarter. In the second quarter, Garnett had racked up 8 more points and had already matched his playoff points average at 18.8. Despite Garnett's monstrous efforts, the Celtics found themselves down 51-46 at halftime. The main reason for the Lakers lead was Pau Gasol, who was hitting tough fadeaways and layups, and had also gotten P.J. Brown in foul trouble with his physicality and footwork. On the other hand, Kobe Bryant was a non-factor offensively but was making up for it with the same kind of defense that earned him the 1st team All-defense. The Lakers ended the half on a 10-2 run. Then in the beginning of the third quarter Celtics forward Paul Pierce was injured after a collision with center Kendrick Perkins He was taken out of the game with 8:42 left in the quarter. The very next offensive possession, Perkins was hit in the leg by the sneaker of Pau Gasol. He soon also left the game. As the Lakers had the narrow 2-point lead, everyone has believed that this won't be an entertaining series anymore. But despite the injuries of their star players, the Celtics have went on a 6-0 run and have regained the lead. But then Paul Pierce miraculously came back in the game, reinvigorating the crowd, and carried the Boston Celtics in the third quarter. Following his return Paul Pierce would shoot 6-6 from the field and hit three straight three pointers. He also started cooking from 3-point range, scoring 3 straight threes. Not to ignore the fact that Kobe exploded in that third quarter, hitting and defending shots from anywhere inside the arc, before getting himself in foul trouble late in the third. Paul Pierce scored 15 points on 4-4 shooting from the field in the third quarter to give Boston the lead going into the fourth. Then in the fourth, the Celtics never trailed. Kobe sitting out the first half of the quarter due to foul trouble allowed Boston to slowly increase the lead all the way up to 10. Garnett's putback dunk over 2 Lakers defenders sealed the Celtics victory, completing his 24 points alongside 13 rebounds performance. For the Lakers,Kobe Bryant had 24 points. The Boston Celtics ended up winning game 1 with a final score of 98-88 Pierce apparently injured his knee by falling awkwardly on Kendrick Perkins' leg, and was taken off the court in a wheelchair. Despite what Pierce's reaction suggested was a highly debilitating injury, he returned to action minutes later to raucous cheering from the crowd. Pierce admitted during coverage of the 2019 NBA Finals that he just had to use the bathroom.[2] He soon hit two three-pointers on consecutive offensive possessions that gave Boston the lead for good and finished with 22 points. It was later dubbed by some as the "Wheelchair Game".[3] The Lakers, who had had home court advantage throughout the first three rounds and had not trailed a series in that same time, now had to do without both luxuries for the first time. Own a piece of NBA history with this 2008 NBA Finals Game 1 ticket stub. Witnessed by fans of both the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers, this ticket stub is a must-have for any die-hard basketball fan. Featuring legendary players Kobe Bryant, Paul Pierce, and Kevin Garnett, this original piece of vintage sports memorabilia is a great addition to any collection. This ticket stub is from one of the biggest events in basketball history, the NBA Finals. This ungraded ticket stub is a true original and is perfect for any fan of the sport. Add this to your collection today and proudly display your love of basketball.

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Location: Indianapolis, Indiana

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