2008 NBA Finals – Boston Celtics vs. Los Angeles Lakers Reviving their storied rivalry, the Celtics’ “Big Three” of Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, and Ray Allen defeated Kobe Bryant’s Lakers 4–2 in a gritty, defensive battle. Pierce famously returned from a knee injury in Game 1 to score 22 points, declaring, “I’m back!” Boston’s suffocating defense held L.A. under 90 points four times. Garnett’s emotional scream—“Anything is possible!”—after the clincher captured years of frustration turned triumph. For Kobe, it was a painful lesson in teamwork versus individual brilliance. The series drew massive viewership and restored prestige to both franchises. It wasn’t flashy, but its intensity, historical weight, and raw emotion made it a throwback to the league’s golden age of rivalry and resolve.
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