Boston Celtics Win 17th NBA Championship Title
June 18th, 2008 | Posted in Celebrity News, Sports
The Boston Celtics have captured a record 17th NBA championship by defeating the Los Angeles Lakers, 131-92.
The Celtics won the best-of-seven series, 4-2. It’s their first title in 22 years.
Paul Pierce, who averaged more than 21 points per game, was named MVP of the finals. He scored 17 points in Boston’s 39-point win, which surpassed the NBA record for the biggest margin of victory in a championship clincher.
The other two members of Boston’s Big Three, Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen, each scored a game-high 26 points.
