2008 NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 7: Cavaliers vs. Celtics

Box Score and Recap

Game 7 of the 2008 NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals featured an intense battle between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Boston Celtics.

The Cavaliers, led by LeBron James, were looking to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in franchise history. The Celtics, on the other hand, were looking to reach the NBA Finals for the second consecutive year.

The game was close throughout, with neither team able to gain a significant lead. In the end, it was the Celtics who prevailed, winning 87-79. Paul Pierce led the Celtics with 28 points, while James finished with 27 points for the Cavaliers.

The Celtics' victory was a major upset, as the Cavaliers had been heavily favored to win the series. It was also a major disappointment for James, who had been hoping to lead his team to the NBA Finals.

Box Score

Cleveland Cavaliers: * LeBron James: 27 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists * Zydrunas Ilgauskas: 16 points, 6 rebounds * Mo Williams: 12 points, 4 assists * Anderson Varejao: 10 rebounds Boston Celtics: * Paul Pierce: 28 points, 6 rebounds * Kevin Garnett: 23 points, 11 rebounds * Rajon Rondo: 16 assists * Ray Allen: 12 points