WEB 2008 NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals - Celtics Dominate Game 7 to Advance to Conference Finals
Recap and Highlights
Game 6: Paul Pierce's Record-Breaking Performance
In a thrilling Game 6, Paul Pierce led the Celtics to a dominant victory over the Cavaliers, 120-90. Pierce had a record-breaking performance, scoring 41 points, grabbing 12 rebounds, and dishing out 9 assists. His triple-double was the first in Celtics playoff history since Larry Bird in 1987.
Game 7: Celtics Seal Victory and Advance
In the decisive Game 7 on May 6, 2008, the Celtics once again came out strong, defeating the Cavaliers 97-82. Ray Allen led the Celtics in scoring with 23.8 points per game, while Pierce contributed a solid 21.8 points and 6.3 rebounds.
Season Series and Team Stats
The Celtics and Cavaliers split the regular season series 2-2, but the Celtics had the home-court advantage in the playoffs. Ray Allen led the Celtics in scoring overall, averaging 23.8 points per game, while LeBron James led the Cavaliers with 25.5 points per game.
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