The NBA Belt · reign 2,492
Boston Celtics
Took the belt from New Orleans Hornets, 112–92, on March 28, 2008. Lost it to Washington Wizards, 109–95, on April 9, 2008.
5Defenses
12Days
254thReign for the franchise
+3Closest call · Apr 8, 2008
16.2Average winning margin
300thLongest of 3,250 reigns, by days
148thMost defenses of 3,250 reigns
Defended against
HeatBullsPacersCharlotte BobcatsBucks
The season
- 2007–08: they had the best record (66–16–0); they won the NBA title while holding the belt; 7 belt games of this reign; the belt changed hands 39 times that season.
Reign leaders
Most points for Boston Celtics across the 7 belt games of this reign with a box score.
| Player | PTS | Games | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kevin Garnett | 116 | 7 |
| 2 | Paul Pierce | 109 | 6 |
| 3 | Leon Powe | 88 | 7 |
| 4 | Ray Allen | 83 | 7 |
| 5 | James Posey | 68 | 7 |
Every game of the reign
margins from Boston Celtics’ side| Belt game | Date | Result | Margin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5,687 | Mar 28, 2008 | Boston Celtics beat New Orleans Hornets 112–92 Game → | +20 | Title change |
| 5,688 | Mar 30, 2008 | Boston Celtics beat Miami Heat 88–62 | +26 | Defense |
| 5,689 | Apr 1, 2008 | Boston Celtics beat Chicago Bulls 106–92 | +14 | Defense |
| 5,690 | Apr 2, 2008 | Boston Celtics beat Indiana Pacers 92–77 | +15 | Defense |
| 5,691 | Apr 5, 2008 | Boston Celtics beat Charlotte Bobcats 101–78 | +23 | Defense |
| 5,692 | Apr 8, 2008 | Boston Celtics beat Milwaukee Bucks 107–104 | +3 | Defense |
| 5,693 | Apr 9, 2008 | Washington Wizards beat Boston Celtics 109–95 Game → | −14 | Title change |