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Here is the Boston Celtics 2007–08 Roster and Player Statistics:
Roster
| NO. | PLAYER NAME | POS | HT | WT | DATE OF BIRTH | COLLEGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Leon Powe | C | 6-8 | 240 | January 22, 1984 | California |
| 5 | Kevin Garnett | PF | 6-11 | 240 | May 19, 1976 | |
| 9 | Rajon Rondo | PG | 6-1 | 180 | February 22, 1986 | Kentucky |
| 11 | Glen Davis | C | 6-9 | 289 | January 1, 1986 | LSU |
| 13 | Gabe Pruitt | PG | 6-4 | 170 | April 19, 1986 | USC |
| 20 | Ray Allen | SG | 6-5 | 205 | July 20, 1975 | UConn |
| 28 | Sam Cassell | PG | 6-3 | 185 | November 18, 1969 | Florida State |
| 34 | Paul Pierce | SF | 6-7 | 235 | October 13, 1977 | Kansas |
| 41 | James Posey | PF | 6-8 | 215 | January 13, 1977 | Xavier |
| 42 | Tony Allen | SG | 6-4 | 213 | January 11, 1982 | Butler County Community College, Oklahoma State |
| 43 | Kendrick Perkins | C | 6-10 | 270 | November 10, 1984 | |
| 44 | Brian Scalabrine | PF | 6-9 | 241 | March 18, 1978 | USC |
| 50 | Eddie House | PG | 6-1 | 180 | May 14, 1978 | Arizona State |
| 66 | Scot Pollard | C | 6-11 | 265 | February 12, 1975 | Kansas |
| 93 | P.J. Brown | PF | 6-11 | 225 | October 14, 1969 | Louisiana Tech |
Regular Season Per Game
| PLAYER | POS | AGE | GP | GS | MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | TOV | FGA | FGM | FG% | 3PA | 3PM | 3P% | FTA | FTM | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Pierce | SF | 30 | 80 | 80 | 35.9 | 19.6 | 5.1 | 4.5 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 2.8 | 13.7 | 6.4 | .464 | 4.6 | 1.8 | .392 | 6.1 | 5.1 | .843 |
| Kevin Garnett | PF | 31 | 71 | 71 | 32.8 | 18.8 | 9.2 | 3.4 | 1.4 | 1.3 | 1.9 | 13.9 | 7.5 | .539 | 0.2 | 0.0 | .000 | 4.7 | 3.8 | .801 |
| Ray Allen | SG | 32 | 73 | 73 | 35.9 | 17.4 | 3.7 | 3.1 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 1.7 | 13.5 | 6.0 | .445 | 6.2 | 2.5 | .398 | 3.2 | 2.9 | .907 |
| Rajon Rondo | PG | 21 | 77 | 77 | 29.9 | 10.6 | 4.2 | 5.1 | 1.7 | 0.2 | 1.9 | 9.3 | 4.6 | .492 | 0.2 | 0.1 | .263 | 2.3 | 1.4 | .611 |
| Leon Powe | C | 24 | 56 | 5 | 14.4 | 7.9 | 4.1 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 4.8 | 2.8 | .572 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 3.4 | 2.4 | .710 |
| Sam Cassell | PG | 38 | 17 | 1 | 17.6 | 7.6 | 1.8 | 2.1 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 1.1 | 7.6 | 2.9 | .385 | 1.3 | 0.5 | .409 | 1.5 | 1.2 | .840 |
| Eddie House | PG | 29 | 78 | 2 | 19.0 | 7.5 | 2.1 | 1.9 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 1.0 | 6.8 | 2.8 | .409 | 3.8 | 1.5 | .393 | 0.5 | 0.4 | .917 |
| James Posey | PF | 31 | 74 | 2 | 24.6 | 7.4 | 4.4 | 1.5 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 5.6 | 2.3 | .418 | 3.8 | 1.4 | .380 | 1.6 | 1.3 | .809 |
| Kendrick Perkins | C | 23 | 78 | 78 | 24.5 | 6.9 | 6.1 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 4.5 | 2.7 | .615 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 2.3 | 1.5 | .623 |
| Tony Allen | SG | 26 | 75 | 11 | 18.3 | 6.6 | 2.2 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 1.5 | 5.2 | 2.3 | .434 | 0.8 | 0.2 | .316 | 2.4 | 1.8 | .762 |
| Glen Davis | C | 22 | 69 | 1 | 13.6 | 4.5 | 3.0 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 3.2 | 1.6 | .484 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.2 | 1.4 | .660 | |
| P.J. Brown | PF | 38 | 18 | 0 | 11.6 | 2.2 | 3.8 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 2.3 | 0.8 | .341 | 0.1 | 0.0 | .000 | 0.9 | 0.6 | .688 |
| Gabe Pruitt | PG | 21 | 15 | 0 | 6.3 | 2.1 | 0.5 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 2.6 | 0.9 | .359 | 0.8 | 0.2 | .250 | 0.1 | 0.1 | .500 |
| Brian Scalabrine | PF | 29 | 48 | 9 | 10.7 | 1.8 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 2.0 | 0.6 | .309 | 1.0 | 0.3 | .326 | 0.4 | 0.3 | .750 |
| Scot Pollard | C | 32 | 22 | 0 | 7.9 | 1.8 | 1.7 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 1.0 | 0.5 | .522 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.7 | .682 | |
| Team Totals | 82 | 82 | 240.9 | 100.5 | 42.0 | 22.4 | 8.5 | 4.6 | 15.2 | 76.7 | 36.4 | .475 | 19.1 | 7.3 | .381 | 26.5 | 20.5 | .771 |
Playoff Per Game
| PLAYER | POS | AGE | GP | GS | MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | TOV | FGA | FGM | FG% | 3PA | 3PM | 3P% | FTA | FTM | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Garnett | PF | 31 | 26 | 26 | 38.0 | 20.4 | 10.5 | 3.3 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 2.1 | 16.8 | 8.3 | .495 | 0.3 | 0.1 | .250 | 4.5 | 3.6 | .810 |
| Paul Pierce | SF | 30 | 26 | 26 | 38.1 | 19.7 | 5.0 | 4.6 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 3.2 | 14.2 | 6.3 | .441 | 4.6 | 1.7 | .361 | 6.8 | 5.5 | .802 |
| Ray Allen | SG | 32 | 26 | 26 | 38.0 | 15.6 | 3.8 | 2.7 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 1.5 | 12.0 | 5.1 | .428 | 5.3 | 2.1 | .396 | 3.5 | 3.2 | .913 |
| Rajon Rondo | PG | 21 | 26 | 26 | 32.0 | 10.2 | 4.1 | 6.6 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 1.8 | 10.1 | 4.1 | .407 | 0.8 | 0.2 | .250 | 2.6 | 1.8 | .691 |
| James Posey | PF | 31 | 26 | 0 | 22.0 | 6.7 | 3.6 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 4.6 | 2.0 | .437 | 3.4 | 1.3 | .398 | 1.5 | 1.3 | .875 |
| Kendrick Perkins | C | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25.2 | 6.6 | 6.1 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 4.2 | 2.5 | .585 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 2.4 | 1.6 | .678 |
| Leon Powe | C | 24 | 23 | 1 | 11.7 | 5.0 | 2.7 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 3.2 | 1.6 | .493 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.9 | 1.9 | .667 | |
| Sam Cassell | PG | 38 | 21 | 0 | 12.6 | 4.5 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 5.3 | 1.8 | .333 | 1.3 | 0.3 | .214 | 0.8 | 0.7 | .824 |
| P.J. Brown | PF | 38 | 25 | 0 | 13.6 | 2.9 | 2.4 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 2.2 | 1.0 | .464 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 1.0 | 0.8 | .840 |
| Eddie House | PG | 29 | 21 | 0 | 7.9 | 2.5 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 2.7 | 0.8 | .304 | 1.5 | 0.5 | .355 | 0.4 | 0.3 | .875 |
| Glen Davis | C | 22 | 17 | 0 | 8.1 | 2.3 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 2.0 | 0.8 | .412 | 0.1 | 0.0 | .000 | 1.1 | 0.6 | .611 |
| Tony Allen | SG | 26 | 15 | 0 | 4.3 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 1.1 | 0.6 | .563 | 0.1 | 0.0 | .000 | 0.3 | 0.1 | .400 |
| Team Totals | 26 | 26 | 240.0 | 94.0 | 40.0 | 21.5 | 7.6 | 4.3 | 12.8 | 75.1 | 33.6 | .447 | 16.8 | 6.0 | .359 | 26.6 | 20.8 | .783 |
Regular Season Per 36 Mins
| PLAYER | POS | AGE | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | FGA | FGM | FG% | 3PA | 3PM | 3P% | FTA | FTM | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Garnett | PF | 31 | 71 | 71 | 2328 | 20.7 | 10.1 | 3.8 | 1.5 | 1.4 | 2.1 | 15.3 | 8.3 | .539 | 0.2 | 0.0 | .000 | 5.2 | 4.2 | .801 |
| Paul Pierce | SF | 30 | 80 | 80 | 2874 | 19.7 | 5.1 | 4.5 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 2.8 | 13.8 | 6.4 | .464 | 4.6 | 1.8 | .392 | 6.1 | 5.1 | .843 |
| Leon Powe | C | 24 | 56 | 5 | 809 | 19.8 | 10.1 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 1.9 | 12.0 | 6.9 | .572 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 8.6 | 6.1 | .710 |
| Ray Allen | SG | 32 | 73 | 73 | 2624 | 17.5 | 3.7 | 3.1 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 1.7 | 13.5 | 6.0 | .445 | 6.2 | 2.5 | .398 | 3.3 | 2.9 | .907 |
| Sam Cassell | PG | 38 | 17 | 1 | 299 | 15.7 | 3.7 | 4.2 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 2.3 | 15.7 | 6.0 | .385 | 2.6 | 1.1 | .409 | 3.0 | 2.5 | .840 |
| Eddie House | PG | 29 | 78 | 2 | 1480 | 14.2 | 4.1 | 3.7 | 1.4 | 0.2 | 1.8 | 12.9 | 5.3 | .409 | 7.2 | 2.8 | .393 | 0.9 | 0.8 | .917 |
| Tony Allen | SG | 26 | 75 | 11 | 1373 | 13.0 | 4.4 | 3.0 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 2.9 | 10.2 | 4.4 | .434 | 1.5 | 0.5 | .316 | 4.7 | 3.6 | .762 |
| Rajon Rondo | PG | 21 | 77 | 77 | 2306 | 12.7 | 5.0 | 6.1 | 2.0 | 0.2 | 2.3 | 11.1 | 5.5 | .492 | 0.3 | 0.1 | .263 | 2.7 | 1.7 | .611 |
| Gabe Pruitt | PG | 21 | 15 | 0 | 95 | 12.1 | 3.0 | 4.9 | 1.9 | 0.0 | 1.9 | 14.8 | 5.3 | .359 | 4.5 | 1.1 | .250 | 0.8 | 0.4 | .500 |
| Glen Davis | C | 22 | 69 | 1 | 940 | 12.0 | 8.0 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 2.5 | 8.5 | 4.1 | .484 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5.7 | 3.8 | .660 | |
| James Posey | PF | 31 | 74 | 2 | 1821 | 10.8 | 6.4 | 2.3 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 1.3 | 8.2 | 3.4 | .418 | 5.5 | 2.1 | .380 | 2.3 | 1.8 | .809 |
| Kendrick Perkins | C | 23 | 78 | 78 | 1912 | 10.2 | 8.9 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 2.1 | 2.4 | 6.6 | 4.0 | .615 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 3.4 | 2.1 | .623 |
| Scot Pollard | C | 32 | 22 | 0 | 173 | 8.1 | 7.7 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 4.8 | 2.5 | .522 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4.6 | 3.1 | .682 | |
| P.J. Brown | PF | 38 | 18 | 0 | 209 | 6.7 | 11.7 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 1.4 | 1.7 | 7.1 | 2.4 | .341 | 0.2 | 0.0 | .000 | 2.8 | 1.9 | .688 |
| Brian Scalabrine | PF | 29 | 48 | 9 | 512 | 6.2 | 5.6 | 2.8 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 1.8 | 6.6 | 2.0 | .309 | 3.2 | 1.1 | .326 | 1.4 | 1.1 | .750 |
Playoff Per 36 Mins
| PLAYER | POS | AGE | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | FGA | FGM | FG% | 3PA | 3PM | 3P% | FTA | FTM | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Garnett | PF | 31 | 26 | 26 | 987 | 19.3 | 10.0 | 3.2 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 2.0 | 16.0 | 7.9 | .495 | 0.3 | 0.1 | .250 | 4.2 | 3.4 | .810 |
| Paul Pierce | SF | 30 | 26 | 26 | 990 | 18.6 | 4.7 | 4.3 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 3.0 | 13.5 | 5.9 | .441 | 4.3 | 1.6 | .361 | 6.4 | 5.2 | .802 |
| Leon Powe | C | 24 | 23 | 1 | 270 | 15.5 | 8.3 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 1.6 | 9.7 | 4.8 | .493 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 8.8 | 5.9 | .667 | |
| Ray Allen | SG | 32 | 26 | 26 | 987 | 14.8 | 3.6 | 2.6 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 1.4 | 11.3 | 4.9 | .428 | 5.1 | 2.0 | .396 | 3.4 | 3.1 | .913 |
| Sam Cassell | PG | 38 | 21 | 0 | 264 | 12.8 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 1.6 | 15.1 | 5.0 | .333 | 3.8 | 0.8 | .214 | 2.3 | 1.9 | .824 |
| Rajon Rondo | PG | 21 | 26 | 26 | 831 | 11.5 | 4.6 | 7.5 | 1.9 | 0.3 | 2.0 | 11.4 | 4.6 | .407 | 0.9 | 0.2 | .250 | 2.9 | 2.0 | .691 |
| Eddie House | PG | 29 | 21 | 0 | 165 | 11.3 | 4.8 | 3.9 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 0.9 | 12.2 | 3.7 | .304 | 6.8 | 2.4 | .355 | 1.7 | 1.5 | .875 |
| Tony Allen | SG | 26 | 15 | 0 | 65 | 11.1 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.1 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 8.9 | 5.0 | .563 | 0.6 | 0.0 | .000 | 2.8 | 1.1 | .400 |
| James Posey | PF | 31 | 26 | 0 | 573 | 10.9 | 5.8 | 1.8 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 0.9 | 7.5 | 3.3 | .437 | 5.5 | 2.2 | .398 | 2.5 | 2.2 | .875 |
| Eddie House | PG | 29 | 21 | 0 | 165 | 11.3 | 4.8 | 3.9 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 0.9 | 12.2 | 3.7 | .304 | 6.8 | 2.4 | .355 | 1.7 | 1.5 | .875 |
| Glen Davis | C | 22 | 17 | 0 | 137 | 10.2 | 6.6 | 1.8 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 2.6 | 8.9 | 3.7 | .412 | 0.3 | 0.0 | .000 | 4.7 | 2.9 | .611 |
| Kendrick Perkins | C | 23 | 25 | 25 | 631 | 9.4 | 8.7 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 6.0 | 3.5 | .585 | 0.1 | 0.0 | .000 | 3.4 | 2.3 | .678 |
| P.J. Brown | PF | 38 | 25 | 0 | 341 | 7.7 | 6.2 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 1.1 | 1.3 | 5.9 | 2.7 | .464 | 0.1 | 0.0 | .000 | 2.6 | 2.2 | .840 |
HeatingUp Impact Index: Regular Season Team Impact Spotlight
| PLAYER NAME | ROLE TIER | MPG | USAGE TIER | PPG | RPG | APG | STK (SPG + BPG) | IMPACT INDEX | NOTES | AWARDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Garnett | Starter/Star (1.1) | 32.8 | High (1.2) | 18.8 | 9.2 | 3.4 | 2.7 | 89.50 | Defensive anchor and emotional centerpiece of Boston’s turnaround. Garnett controlled possessions with elite help defense, communication, and mid-range scoring, while still posting 18.8 points, 9.2 rebounds, 3.4 assists, 1.4 steals, and 1.3 blocks for a 66-win team. (NBA.com) | NBA Champion (2008), NBA Defensive Player of the Year (2008), NBA All-Star (2008), All-NBA First Team (2008), NBA All-Defensive First Team (2008), 3rd in MVP Voting |
| Paul Pierce | Starter/Star (1.1) | 35.9 | High (1.2) | 19.6 | 5.1 | 4.5 | 1.8 | 81.84 | Primary half-court creator who balanced scoring and playmaking within the new Big Three structure. Pierce remained Boston’s go-to wing scorer, generating offense from isolation sets, post-ups, and late-clock situations while sacrificing touches for team success. | NBA Champion (2008), NBA Finals MVP (2008), NBA All-Star (2008), All-NBA Third Team (2008), 14th in MVP Voting |
| Rajon Rondo | Starter/Star (1.1) | 29.9 | Medium (1.1) | 10.6 | 4.2 | 5.1 | 1.9 | 52.51 | Young floor general whose speed and passing connected Boston’s veteran stars. Rondo pushed tempo, pressured ball-handlers defensively, and emerged as an increasingly important playmaker despite limited scoring volume. | NBA Champion (2008), 16th in Defensive Player of the Year Voting |
| Ray Allen | Starter/Star (1.1) | 35.9 | High (1.2) | 17.4 | 3.7 | 3.1 | 1.1 | 52.27 | Elite off-ball shooter who reshaped opposing defensive coverages. Allen’s movement without the ball created spacing for Boston’s stars, and his 39.8% three-point shooting remained a constant source of efficient offense. (Reddit) | NBA Champion (2008), NBA All-Star (2008) |
| Kendrick Perkins | Starter/Star (1.1) | 24.5 | Low (1.0) | 6.9 | 6.1 | 1.1 | 1.9 | 35.20 | Physical interior presence who handled the toughest center matchups. Perkins protected the paint, rebounded effectively, and finished efficiently around the rim with a league-leading 61.5% field-goal mark among rotation players. | NBA Champion (2008) |
| James Posey | Key Contributor (1.05) | 24.6 | Medium (1.1) | 7.4 | 4.4 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 33.96 | Versatile veteran forward whose value extended beyond the box score. Posey guarded multiple positions, knocked down spot-up threes, and gave Boston a reliable defensive option against elite wings. | NBA Champion (2008), 8th in Sixth Man of the Year Voting |
| Leon Powe | Key Contributor (1.05) | 14.4 | Medium (1.1) | 7.9 | 4.1 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 29.11 | Energy big who supplied efficient scoring off the bench. Powe attacked the offensive glass, drew contact consistently, and provided a physical interior scoring punch in limited minutes. | NBA Champion (2008) |
| Eddie House | Key Contributor (1.05) | 19.0 | Medium (1.1) | 7.5 | 2.1 | 1.9 | 0.9 | 28.95 | Instant-offense reserve whose shooting stretched second-unit defenses. House delivered quick scoring bursts, especially from deep, helping maintain offensive spacing whenever the starters rested. | NBA Champion (2008) |
| Tony Allen | Key Contributor (1.05) | 18.3 | Low (1.0) | 6.6 | 2.2 | 1.5 | 1.1 | 23.52 | Defensive specialist who brought disruptive perimeter pressure. Allen’s athleticism and willingness to guard top scorers helped Boston maintain its defensive identity throughout the rotation. | NBA Champion (2008) |
| Sam Cassell | Bench (1.0) | 17.6 | Low (1.0) | 7.6 | 1.8 | 2.1 | 0.7 | 24.40 | Veteran backup guard who added experience and composure. Even late in his career, Cassell could organize the offense and create mid-range opportunities when Boston needed steady ball handling. | NBA Champion (2008) |
| Glen Davis | Bench (1.0) | 13.6 | Low (1.0) | 4.5 | 3.0 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 17.20 | Rookie reserve who provided physicality and rebounding. Davis carved out minutes through hustle plays, screen setting, and a willingness to battle larger frontcourt players. | NBA Champion (2008) |
| P.J. Brown | Bench (1.0) | 11.6 | Low (1.0) | 2.2 | 3.8 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 14.60 | Late-season veteran addition who supplied frontcourt depth and defensive awareness. Brown’s positioning and experience helped stabilize Boston’s interior rotation when called upon. | NBA Champion (2008) |
| Gabe Pruitt | Bench (1.0) | 6.3 | Low (1.0) | 2.1 | 0.5 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 7.60 | Developmental guard who saw limited action behind a deep backcourt. Pruitt’s role centered on providing energy and ball-handling depth in spot minutes. | NBA Champion (2008) |
| Brian Scalabrine | Bench (1.0) | 10.7 | Low (1.0) | 1.8 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 9.20 | End-of-rotation forward valued more for versatility than production. Scalabrine could stretch the floor modestly and fill multiple frontcourt assignments when needed. | NBA Champion (2008) |
| Scot Pollard | Bench (1.0) | 7.9 | Low (1.0) | 1.8 | 1.7 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 8.00 | Reserve center whose contributions came through physical screens, rebounding effort, and situational interior defense during limited appearances. | NBA Champion (2008) |
| TEAM TOTALS | — | 240.9 | — | 100.5 | 42.0 | 22.4 | 13.1 | 508.86 | Boston finished 66-16 behind the league’s dominant defensive identity, with Garnett, Pierce, Allen, and Rondo forming the core of a championship roster. (Basketball Reference) | NBA Champions (2008) |
HeatingUp Impact Index: Playoff Team Impact Spotlight
| PLAYER NAME | ROLE TIER | MPG | USAGE TIER | PPG | RPG | APG | STK (SPG + BPG) | IMPACT INDEX | NOTES | AWARDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Garnett | Starter/Star (1.1) | 38.0 | High (1.2) | 20.4 | 10.5 | 3.3 | 2.4 | 96.10 | Defensive quarterback and emotional engine of the Celtics’ title run, Garnett anchored every coverage while still carrying a major scoring burden. His blend of rim protection, defensive versatility, and reliable mid-range offense gave Boston a steady advantage throughout the postseason. | NBA Champion (2008), NBA Defensive Player of the Year (2008), NBA All-Star (2008), All-NBA First Team (2008), NBA All-Defensive First Team (2008) |
| Paul Pierce | Starter/Star (1.1) | 38.1 | High (1.2) | 19.7 | 5.0 | 4.6 | 1.4 | 80.26 | Primary shot creator and late-game closer, Pierce spent the playoffs navigating double teams while still generating efficient offense from the wing. His physical drives, foul drawing, and clutch shot-making were especially important in tight series, culminating in a dominant Finals performance. | NBA Champion (2008), NBA Finals MVP (2008) |
| Rajon Rondo | Starter/Star (1.1) | 32.0 | Medium (1.1) | 10.2 | 4.1 | 6.6 | 2.0 | 55.18 | Pass-first floor general whose confidence grew with each round. Rondo’s speed in transition, aggressive ball pressure, and improving playmaking helped connect Boston’s veteran stars while often shifting momentum through hustle plays. | NBA Champion (2008) |
| Ray Allen | Starter/Star (1.1) | 38.0 | High (1.2) | 15.6 | 3.8 | 2.7 | 1.2 | 61.78 | Movement shooter and spacing specialist, Allen stretched defenses far beyond the arc even when his shot ran hot and cold. Opponents consistently tracked him through screens, creating room for Boston’s other stars to operate. | NBA Champion (2008) |
| Kendrick Perkins | Starter/Star (1.1) | 25.2 | Low (1.0) | 6.6 | 6.1 | 0.5 | 1.9 | 33.22 | Physical interior enforcer who handled difficult frontcourt assignments throughout the playoffs. Perkins protected the paint, battled on the glass, and supplied efficient finishing without needing touches called for him. | NBA Champion (2008) |
| James Posey | Key Contributor (1.05) | 22.0 | Medium (1.1) | 6.7 | 3.6 | 1.1 | 1.3 | 29.57 | Veteran 3-and-D forward who often guarded elite scorers while spacing the floor offensively. Posey’s toughness and positional versatility gave Boston valuable lineup flexibility during key postseason moments. | NBA Champion (2008) |
| Leon Powe | Key Contributor (1.05) | 11.7 | Medium (1.1) | 5.0 | 2.7 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 18.48 | Energy big who brought a different look off the bench with his physical interior scoring. Powe attacked the offensive glass, absorbed contact, and supplied productive minutes despite a limited role. | NBA Champion (2008) |
| Sam Cassell | Bench (1.0) | 12.6 | Low (1.0) | 4.5 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 13.60 | Experienced reserve guard who provided composure whenever Boston needed a secondary ball handler. His value came more from decision-making and game management than raw production. | NBA Champion (2008) |
| P.J. Brown | Bench (1.0) | 13.6 | Low (1.0) | 2.9 | 2.4 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 12.80 | Veteran frontcourt stabilizer whose impact showed up in positioning, communication, and timely defensive plays. Brown’s experience allowed Boston to survive stretches without overextending its starters. | NBA Champion (2008) |
| Glen Davis | Bench (1.0) | 8.1 | Low (1.0) | 2.3 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 9.40 | Rookie reserve who supplied physicality in short bursts. Davis carved out minutes through rebounding effort, strong screens, and a willingness to battle against more experienced big men. | NBA Champion (2008) |
| Eddie House | Bench (1.0) | 7.9 | Low (1.0) | 2.5 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 9.20 | Instant-offense guard whose role centered on floor spacing and quick scoring opportunities. Even with limited minutes, House remained a shooting threat that defenses had to respect. | NBA Champion (2008) |
| Tony Allen | Bench (1.0) | 4.3 | Low (1.0) | 1.3 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 3.60 | Defensive-minded wing who appeared sparingly but still brought his trademark energy. Allen’s athleticism and on-ball pressure gave Boston another perimeter stopper when matchups called for it. | NBA Champion (2008) |
| TEAM TOTALS | — | 240.0 | — | 94.0 | 40.0 | 21.5 | 11.9 | 423.19 | Boston survived multiple seven-game series before defeating the Lakers in the NBA Finals. The roster leaned on elite defense, veteran leadership, and the balanced production of Garnett, Pierce, Allen, and Rondo throughout the 2008 championship run. | NBA Champions (2008) |