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Celtics 131, Lakers 92

Celtics finish off Lakers, capture team’s 17th NBA title

New era of legends establishes itself in team’s lore

By Marc J. Spears

 |  Globe Staff  

  June 18, 2008

After a 22-year wait that included the retirement of Larry Bird, lots of lean years, and the death of Red Auerbach, new Celtics legends named Paul Pierce, Ray Allen, and Kevin Garnett brought the franchise back to the top.

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