After 2 Games, the Celtics are Leading the 2008 NBA Finals Series
The 2008 NBA Finals commenced on June 5 and are scheduled to end on June 19. After 2 super competitive games, the Boston Celtics are leading the series with an outright 2 wins. While the Celtics ans are ecstatic, Lakers’ fans still hope for their heroes to turn the games around and bring home another laurel. Here is a recap of the games played:
Game 1 – June 5 - Los Angeles Lakers 88, Boston Celtics 98
TD Banknorth Garden, Boston
18,624 fans attended the fist game of the 2008 NBA Finals Series. Paul Pierce scored 15 points in the third quarter to give Boston the lead for good and Kevin Garnett paced the Celtic attack with 24 points and 13 rebounds. Kobe Bryant struggled with his shot, finishing 9-26 from the field with 24 points. Also notable was Pierce’s knee injury after Kendrick Perkins bumped him in the third quarter; Pierce eventually returned 2 minutes later.
Game 2 – June 8 - Los Angeles Lakers 102, Boston Celtics 108
TD Banknorth Garden, Boston
The Lakers gained an early 15–8 first quarter lead but the Celtics answered with a 10–0 run at the start of the second quarter and ended the first half with a 54–42 lead. The Celtics held a 24-point with less than eight minutes to go in the 4th quarter before the Lakers cut the lead to two points with 38.4 seconds to go. Paul Pierce and James Posey then closed out the game with two free throws each. The Lakers had a chance to take the lead with 14 seconds left, but the ball failed to get into the hands of Kobe Bryant, resulting in a shot by Sasha Vujacic that was blocked by Pierce. Bryant finished the game with 30 points and 8 assists.
Despite injuries suffered by Pierce (sprained knee) and Kendrick Perkins (high ankle sprain), both players started in Game 2 and appeared to be unhampered by the injuries, especially Pierce who finished with 28 points. Boston finished the game 27-for-38 from the line, while the Lakers were 10-for-10.
Upcoming schedule
Although the Boston Celtics have a definite lead as of now, things can change in the upcoming games. There are 4 more games to be played on June 12, 15, 17 and 19. 2 will be at the Staples Center in Los Angeles and 2 at the TD Banknorth Garden in Boston.
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