2008 NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 7: Celtics Defeat Cavaliers
Recap
The Boston Celtics defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 97-92 in Game 7 of the 2008 NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals on Tuesday night at Quicken Loans Arena. The Celtics, who trailed 3-2 in the series, rallied from a 10-point deficit in the fourth quarter to force overtime. In overtime, Paul Pierce scored four points, including the go-ahead basket with 1:02 remaining. Pierce led the Celtics with 22 points, while Ray Allen added 21 points and Kevin Garnett had 18 points and 10 rebounds. LeBron James led the Cavaliers with 27 points, while Mo Williams added 18 points and Daniel Gibson had 16 points. The Celtics will now face the Detroit Pistons in the Eastern Conference Finals.
Highlights
* Pierce's go-ahead basket in overtime * Allen's 3-pointer to tie the game with 1:52 remaining in the fourth quarter * Garnett's dunk to give the Celtics a 91-88 lead with 2:36 remaining in overtime * James' 3-pointer to tie the game with 1:02 remaining in overtime
Game Information
* Date: Tuesday, May 6, 2008 * Time: 8:30 PM EDT * Location: Quicken Loans Arena, Cleveland, OH * Attendance: 20,562 * TV: ESPN
Series Summary
The Celtics and Cavaliers split the season series 2-2 with neither team winning a game on the road. In Game 1, the Cavaliers won 108-83. In Game 2, the Celtics won 120-88. In Game 3, the Cavaliers won 106-99. In Game 4, the Celtics won 97-87. In Game 5, the Cavaliers won 109-97. In Game 6, the Celtics won 110-79. Ray Allen led the Celtics in scoring averaging 23.8 points per game. Paul Pierce averaged 22.0 points per game and Kevin Garnett averaged 18.2 points per game. LeBron James led the Cavaliers in scoring averaging 32.6 points per game. Mo Williams averaged 17.2 points per game and Daniel Gibson averaged 13.8 points per game.
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