The numerical results of each game played in the 2008 National Basketball Association’s championship series constitute the definitive record of the competition. These figures represent the points accumulated by each team, the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers, across the six games of the series. As an example, a specific game’s result would show the Celtics achieving, say, 98 points while the Lakers scored 88 points, thus detailing the Celtics’ victory in that particular contest.
The relevance of these final tallies extends beyond mere historical record-keeping. They serve as a quantifiable measure of team performance, strategic effectiveness, and individual player contributions during the championship. Analyzing these figures allows for a deeper understanding of the tactical approaches employed by each team and the critical moments that determined the outcome of each game and, ultimately, the series. Understanding the progression of points throughout the series provides insight into momentum shifts and the adjustments made by coaching staff.