Last Updated on June 20, 2025 by Mat Diekhake
Here is a full breakdown of Kobe Bryant’s NBA Finals stats against the Boston Celtics, from the two Finals series they played:
- 2008 NBA Finals (Lakers vs. Celtics – Lost 2–4)
- 2010 NBA Finals (Lakers vs. Celtics – Won 4–3)
Kobe Bryant – NBA Finals Stats vs. Boston Celtics (By Year)
| Year | GP | GS | MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | TOV | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 6 | 6 | 43.0 | 25.7 | 4.7 | 5.0 | 2.7 | 0.3 | 3.8 | 40.5% | 32.1% | 81.7% |
| 2010 | 7 | 7 | 41.2 | 28.6 | 8.0 | 3.9 | 2.1 | 0.7 | 3.6 | 40.5% | 31.9% | 88.3% |
Series Results:
- 2008: Lost 2–4 — Boston’s team defense, especially by Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett, limited Kobe’s efficiency.
- 2010: Won 4–3 — Kobe won Finals MVP, had huge scoring games, and led the Lakers in a gritty Game 7 despite shooting struggles (6–24 FG in Game 7, but 15 rebounds and key plays).
Notes:
- In both series, Kobe faced the Celtics’ elite, physical defense.
- While not hyper-efficient, he was relentless and impactful in both scoring and rebounding—especially in 2010 when his all-around contributions helped seal the championship.