Celtics Win Championship

On June 17, 2008, the Boston Celtics blew out the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 6 of the NBA Finals to win the 2008 NBA Championship.

The Celtics last won the championship in 1986. The Boston franchise has won the NBA title 17 times, more than any other team.

Fast Facts

1. Final Score of Game 6: 131-92
2. Defeated the Lakers in six games
3. Boston had acquired Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen during the offseason
4. Game 6 Scoring Leaders: Garnett/Allen (26)
5. 2nd largest margin of victory in Finals history
6. The Celtics only won 24 games the previous season

Game Six Blowout

After squandering a chance to close the series out in Game 5 in Los Angeles, the Celtics roared back with a 39 point victory in Game 6, winning the championship at home.

Game Six Stats

• Celtics FG%: .494
• Celtics FT%: .865
• Lakers FG%: .422
• Lakers FT%: .737

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