2008 NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 7

Cavaliers vs. Celtics

Box Score

**CLE 87 vs BOS 79**

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Conclusion

In a thrilling conclusion to the 2008 NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals, the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Boston Celtics 87-79 in Game 7. LeBron James led the way for the Cavaliers with 23 points, 12 rebounds, and 8 assists, while Ray Allen had 19 points for the Celtics. The Cavaliers advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals, where they would lose to the Orlando Magic in six games.

The victory was a major milestone for the Cavaliers, who had never won a playoff series in their franchise history. It was also a bittersweet moment for the Celtics, who had lost in the Eastern Conference Finals the previous year and were hoping to make a run at the championship this time around. However, the Cavaliers were simply too much to handle in Game 7, and they ultimately proved to be the better team on that night.