Today in Boston Celtics history: Pistons defeated, advance to first NBA Finals since '87
On May 30, 2008, the Boston Celtics defeated the Detroit Pistons 89-81 in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals. This victory marked the Celtics' first trip to the NBA Finals since 1987. The team was led by Paul Pierce, who scored 27 points, and included notable players like Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen.
- ▪The Celtics secured their first NBA Finals appearance since 1987 with a win over the Pistons.
- ▪Paul Pierce led the Celtics with 27 points and 8 rebounds in the decisive game.
- ▪The Pistons held a 10-point lead in the final quarter but could not maintain it.
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| Canonical URL | https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/today-boston-celtics-history-pistons-100043815.html |
| Publication time | Sat, 30 May 2026 10:00:43 +0000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-30T10:12:09.050Z |
| Last seen | 2026-05-30T10:12:09.050Z |
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