Greatest comeback in NBA Finals history

Sandra Rose June 13, 2008

EDITED: to add link to the game highlights.

The Boston Celtics rallied from a 24 point deficit to beat the Lakers 97-91 in game 4 of the NBA Finals. The Celts lead the series 3-1. Game 5 is Sunday at Staples Arena.

If you missed the play of the game, click here. And click here for a nice video of play-by-play action from last night’s game

Celebs at court side included Will and Jada Smith, Justin Timberlake, Spike Lee, Davd Beckham, Tobey McGuire, Jack Nicholson and others.

80s R&B crooner Jeffrey Osbourne sang the national anthem

Justin Timberlake thought the game was over at the half

Spike Lee was not a happy camper by the 4th quarter

(Photos source)

http://www.myspace.com/hune916 HunE916

Good! I hate the Lakers! lol

[side note: Uh, why Spike got on all that NY gear at a L.A. vs. Boston game?…I’m just sayin’…]
http://www.smokiesays.blogspot.com/ Smokie

Yeeaaaaa!!! I’m for the Celtics and my son and husband are for the Lakers. I wasn’t paying attention to the game for the first half, then I got off the PC and said, “OK, we gotta make the greatest comeback in history. Come on Paul!” (I have a weird love for Paul…) My husband looked at me like I was crazy and my son laughed… and then…. Ray Allen showed out!! Tonight was a good night!
http://FreshFromTheStreetz.blogspot.com Zuley

oh thats cute I don’t really watch sports or understand it that much. But I vote for the green and white jerseys because that Ray Allen is a cutie. (Lol I looked at the rosters) to see who was the cutest and thats who got my vote.
Kymystry

Whoooo Hoooo .. again .. I’m not a Celtics fan … but I AM a Kevin Garnett Fan … HE deserves a Ring…
Coco Brown

HEE HEE HEE…. ONE MORE GAME BABY. WONDER IS KOBE IS GONNA CRY AGAIN?
JrzeeMa

Will and Jada are such a beautiful couple! I love Love!
j-lo843

I don’t even watch basketball that often..when my boyfriend watches it, I usually leave the room…I have to admit last night’s game was the most exciting ever.
cutienjerzey

At half time my 16 yr old son was happy as hell…toward the end of the 4th qtr he was MAD and not answering his phone..His friends were calling to clown him….

Damn I missed Jeffrey Osborne….Can you woo woo woo…..That was a classic song..I’m going on You Tube to listen to it. LOL
CherishMe

Absolutely LOVE Will and Jada….good to see a strong black couple sticking together.
I am soooo stuck in between teams right now, its not even funny! I love them both….may the best team win!
MOCHAMOMMY

I fell asleep on that game… But I’m pretty sure that Spike is not Lakers fan. He’s everything east coast!!
http://www.myspace.com/millyly milly

LOL I’ve never a come back like that, the first part of the game I was mad as hell nad towards the end my boys came bacl and they came back strong…Kobe and them had this dumb founded look on their faces.
VAALLDAY

I’m not a Celtics fan, but I’m tired of Kobe and the Lakers.
http://www.myspace.com/millyly milly

***Corrections

I’ve never seen a come back like that, the 1st part of the game I was mad as hell and towards the end my boys came back and they came back strong…Kobe and them had the most dumb founded looks on their faces that enough was priceless to me
cupcakes

GO CELTICS!!! LA looking real stupid now….I guess their numbers for losing on home court has changed!!
Sharonda

Celtics!My friend is Ray Allens cousin and we got nothing love for him!Never was a fan of the Lakers though.
stefany

The Celtics are going to beat the Lakers ass when they play them in Boston next week and I guarantee Kobe will be crying like the bi*ch he is to get traded again.
http://www.trinityrivergroup.com LiseyC

Jeffrey Osborne definitely showed the young’uns how it is done. His voice was just as pure and beautiful as it was in the 80’s…
Sharonda

And Jefferey Osbourne…can’t help but to think of “Where did we go wroooong” Ahhh!
brownewoman

Good Morning All, I’m from Toronto Canada. I always read but never comment. I read several times a day for updates and a good laugh from the ‘veterans’. You know who your are. LOL

But the Celtics HAVE to win this one. I had to comment, it was the MOST exciting game ever. I LOVE a good comeback story. Now that is what GRIT, Determination, PASSION, DISCIPLINE AND HARD WORK IS ALL ABOUT.

Great Blog Sandra
brwnsugga4you

i was depressed watching this game in the 3rd quarter but, finally got reenergized in the 4th. Kobe is only one man!!! he can’t win a championship by himself. i think the celtics proved last night how hungry they are for that title. one more game to go ladies and gentlemen.

TEAM CELTICS..TEAM KG!!!
chat bout

kobe ,kobe, all he does is bitch and whine when shyt is not going his way. the highlight of the game for me, was when p.j brown dunked on him (kobe). kobe needed a little schooling last night and he got it.
shunda

@ Smokie
Paul is my boo lol. My friend was talking all kind of trash until the Celtics tied it up then he moved to the end of the couch and didn’t want to talk to me lol. Let’s go Celtics!
Naturally_Sexy

I love to see Will & Jada out. I absolutly love them!
http://www.findentertainmentnow.com miesha@FindEntertainmentNow.com

WOOOOOOOOOO!!! i told yall. Nobody believed that Boston could woop up on LA at home…but i knew game 4 was for the Celtics. They are taking it home babeeeeeeee! WOOHOOO!
http://notenoughrealmen.blogspot.com 2thick4u

This is a GREAT series!!!
PAGESINADIARY

ARE THOSE VENEERS THAT JADA SPORTING?
NYCUTIE

David Beckham is definitely delicious looking
Made4Success

Not keeping up wit da NBA series at’tall..sorry guys.

Let me find out the Will is getting sexier with age, especially with the salt and peppa beard, hard to believe he is the same goofy one from Fresh Prince of Belair.

David Beckham is sooooo yummy. I am glad to see that he is sporting his wedding ring at ALL times; Victoria look like she will beat dat azz if he don’t!
Terry .W

Kevin Garnett is so yummy…

David beckham is fly too but why did posh have to put all those strange bracelets on his hand….so Hollywierd!
Naturally_Sexy

correction ***absolutely**
MOCHAMOMMY

Ok am i the only one who thinks that there is not one attractive player on the celtics team?
leesalisa

@ Mochamommy, have you seen Eddie House and Leon Powe?lol
Mzsuave

Guess I’m the only LA chick reppin’ in the room this afternoon. Was very disappointed in my Laker’s team, still a dieheart fan! We mad it this far.

Team Lakers!
cjharris80

The reason why the Lakers aren’t going to win is because they aren’t consistent. They play as a team sometimes and that can’t be done if they want to win. So it wasn’t surprising to me when they got their asses handed to them on a green and white platter! And I’m not even a Celtics fan.
ELove

F-U-C-K the Celtics and I say that as a Real Black American male… Now I’m very happy for KG and my Home-Boi Doc Rivers who represents Chi-Town to the Fullest

And Kobe has Some Serious BAD-KARMA working on him… Hopefully he can recover and win a couple of more Rings before he retires from the NBA
MOCHAMOMMY

I just saw Eddie House… 1. I dont do lite skinned dude too much and 2. he’s not attractive to me. I’m not feeling that Leon guy either. Sorry lol
https://www.sandrarose.com Sandra Rose

Someone took the time to edit this great video of last night’s game for those who missed it.

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