2008 Playoffs News Archive

NBA Finals - Boston Celtics vs. Los Angeles Lakers

• With Title on the Line, Tommmy Points Abound
• Stuck in a Moment and They Don’t Want Out of It
• Rondo Rebounds from Road Woes To Star in Clincher
• New To Boston, Garnett and Allen Etch Names into Celtics’ Legacy
• Back from Rock Bottom, Pierce Emerges on Top at Moment of Truth
• Return to Glory: Celtics Win NBA Title
• Celtics Celebration Photos
• Around the Association: Game 6 Recap
• Close, But No Victory Cigar for Celtics
• Lakers Postpone a Celtics Champagne Campaign
• 38 Special: Pierce Supreme in Losing Effort
• Boston Celtics NBA Finals Tickets for Games 6 and 7 on Sale Monday at 11 a.m.
• Celtics Unable to Close Out Lakers in Game 5
• Finals Photo Gallery: Game 5
• Allen Goes The Distance in Game 4 Victory
• Trailing in Game 4, Rivers Goes To Small Ball
• Perkins Injures Left Shoulder in Game 4, Listed Day-to-Day
• Pierce Locks Up Kobe, Ignites Game 4 Rally
• Allen’s Shooting Keeps C’s Alive in Losing Effort
• Offense Sputters as Garnett and Pierce Struggle in Game 3
• Looking for Spark, Rivers Makes House Call
• Celtics Build Lead with Heavy Dose of Powe-time
• Rondo Dishes 16 Dimes in Game 2 Win
• Fighting Injuries, Pierce and Perk Chip In
• Celtics Survive Furious Laker Rally in Fourth
• Celtics Squash Late Lakers Rally for 2-0 Lead
• Pierce: "There’s a Great Chance I’ll Play Sunday"
• Overshadowed by Pierce, Ticket Turns in Solid Game
• In Limited Minutes, Brown Delivers Again for Green
• Rivalry or Not, Revamped Celtics Look To Make Own History
• From the Booth: Your Time
• Containing Gasol a Tall Order for Perkins, C’s
• Celtics Up for the Task of Stopping Bryant
• Boston Celtics Green 17 Finals Lottery
• Celtics and Celebrities for Charity Foundation Hold Online Raffle for Ultimate Celtics Fan Experience
• Back Where They Belong: Celtics Return To NBA Finals
• Playoffs Post Ups - Celtics vs. Lakers

Eastern Conference Finals - Boston Celtics vs. Detroit Pistons

• Rondo, Allen Lend Support in Dismissing Pistons
• With Game in the Balance, Pierce Keys Comeback in Fourth
• Back Where They Belong: Celtics Return To NBA Finals
• Pierce Steps Up Again, Leads Celtics To Finals
• Posey’s Steal Helps Seal Finals Deal
• Celtics Finish Off Pistons in Game 6
• Perking Up: Strong Start for Center Keys Game 5 Win
• He Gets Game Back: Allen Finding Groove in Conference Finals
• Celtics Survive Fourth Quarter Scare in Game 5
• Celtics Gain Edge on Pistons in Game 5
• Game Preview: Pistons at Celtics, Game 5
• Offense Sputters Without Ball Movement in Game 4
• Rivers: Team Lacks Aggression in Game 4 Loss
• Series Tied as Celtics Slip in Detroit
• Consistent Throughout Playoffs, Posey Knows His Role
• After Retaking Home Court, Celtics Get Greedy
• Inside Men: Celtics Bigs Control Paint in Game 3
• Garnett Burns Pistons in Game 3 Rout
• Celtics Rock Pistons in Detroit To Take 2-1 Edge
• Allen Breaks Through But C’s Break Down in Game 2
• Defensive Lapses Cost Celtics in Game 2
• Photo Gallery: Pistons at Celtics, Game 1
• Who Needs Rest? Energy, Momentum Carries Celtics in Game 1
• Celtics Still Perfect at Garden, Roll Over Pistons in Game 1
• Game Preview: Pistons at Celtics, Game 1
• Playoffs Post Ups - Celtics vs. Pistons

Eastern Conference Semifinals - Boston Celtics vs. Cleveland Cavaliers

• Playoffs Gallery: Cavaliers at Celtics, Game 7
• Pierce-James Duel Makes Game 7 an Instant Classic
• Pierce (41) Puts Celtics on His Back in Game 7
• From the Booth: Seven
• Physical Game 6 Finds Celts in Foul Trouble
• Looking for Spark, Rivers Makes House Call in Game 6
• Rondo’s Threes Ignite Second-Half Rally
• Celtics Break Away in Second Half, Push Cavs to Brink
• Game Preview: Game 5, Cavaliers at Celtics
• Rivers Points To Brown as Lone Bright Spot in Game 4
• Despite Tied Series and Road Woes, Celtics Still in Driver’s Seat
• Game Preview: Celtics at Cavaliers, Game 4
• Rivers, Celtics Seek Better Start in Game 4
• Rondo: "I Need To Be More Aggressive"
• Blown Out at Q, Celtics Never Mounted Big Rally
• Game Preview: Celtics at Cavaliers, Game 3
• Defense Bottles Up LeBron Again in Game 2
• Celtics Blow Out Cavs in Lopsided Game 2
• Game Preview: Cavaliers at Celtics, Game 2
• KG Takes Over Down the Stretch
• Celtics Shut Down James in Game 1 Win
• Celtics Will Take Ugly Win in Game 1
• Game Preview: Cavaliers at Celtics - Game 1
• Stopping LeBron a Tall Order for Pierce and Co.
• Playoffs Post Ups - Celtics vs. Cavaliers

Eastern Conference Quarterfinals - Boston Celtics vs. Atlanta Hawks

• 2008 Playoffs Photo Gallery: Hawks at Celtics - Game 7
• Perkins Comes Up Huge in Game 7 Rout
• Sleepless Celtics Regain Identity in Game 7 Garden Party
• Boston Massacre: Celtics Demolish Hawks in Game 7
• Celtics Host Hawks in Winner-Take-All Game 7
• Hawks Hang On To Force Game 7
• Game Preview: Celtics at Hawks, Game 6
• Despite Rough Series, Pierce Responds in Game 5
• 2008 Playoffs Photo Gallery: Hawks at Celtics - Game 5
• Celtics Blast Hawks at Garden in Game 5, Take 3-2 Series Edge
• Game Preview: Hawks at Celtics - Game 5
• 2008 Playoffs Photo Gallery: Celtics at Hawks - Game 4
• Hawks Stun Celtics in Game 4 To Knot Series at 2-2
• Game Preview: Celtics at Hawks, Game 4
• 2008 Playoffs Photo Gallery: Celtics at Hawks - Game 3
• Game Preview: Celtics at Hawks, Game 3
• Defense Keeps Clamps Down on Hawks in Game 2
• Pierce Sore from Foul, But C’s Not Concerned with Physical Play
• Celtics Blow Out Hawks in Physical Game 2 Win at Garden
• KG Calls Defensive Player of the Year Award a "Team Effort"
• Kevin Garnett Wins NBA Defensive Player of the Year
• 2008 Playoffs Photo Gallery: Hawks at Celtics - Game 1
• Seemingly Unfazed, Rondo Adapts To Playoff Pressure
• Celtics Use Second Half Surge To Rout Hawks in Game 1
• Game Preview: Hawks at Celtics, Game 1
• Cassell Links Allen, KG To Past Playoff Runs, But Celtics Have More Depth, Talent
• From the Booth: Altitude
• Playoffs Post Ups - Celtics vs. Hawks