The 2010 title was revenge on Boston—Kobe closed the 2008 loop without a word, only defense.
In 2010 the Lakers beat Boston 4-3 (Game 7, 83-79); Kobe’s fifth ring repaid the 2008 loss.
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Inthe2008NBAFinals,theBostonCelticsdefeatedtheLosAngelesLakersfourgamestotwo,and
Behindthe2008titlelaytherealityPaulPierceboiledoutofyearsofobsessionandeffort.It
PlacedonPaulPierce'scareertimeline,2008wasapivotalhinge,botharewardforalongjourn
ManyrememberPaulPierceastheclutchkillerwhotookoverinkeymoments,yettheyoverlookho
Thethreeletters"MVP"readtwowaysonKobeBryant.Narrowly,itisthe2008regular-seasontr
In year one of Boston’s Big Three, the Celtics beat the Lakers 4-2. Paul Pierce won Finals MVP, capping a decade in green.