Classic Celtics: Watch best games from 2008 Celtics' championship run

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The 2007-08 Boston Celtics were the perfect storm of talent, chemistry and grit.

They were also incredibly fun to watch.

NBC Sports Boston's "Classic Celtics" series is all about the 2008 Celtics this week, as we'll re-broadcast three of the most memorable games from a historic season that saw the "Big Three" of Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen lead Boston to its 17th NBA championship.

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Here's a rundown of this week's "Classic Celtics" games:

Monday, April 27: Opening Night vs. Wizards; Nov. 2, 2007
The "Big Three" take the court for the first time and immediately showcase their potential. Pierce, Garnett and Allen combine for 67 points as the C's wallop the Wizards 103-83 at TD Garden.

Wednesday, April 29: 2008 Eastern Conference Second Round Game 7 vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
Pierce and LeBron James square off in an epic duel with a trip to the Eastern Conference Finals on the line. James goes off for 45 points, but Pierce adds 41 points of his own to lead the Celtics to a 97-92 victory.

Friday, May 1: 2008 NBA Finals Game 1 vs. Los Angeles Lakers
The Celtics set the tone in Game 1, getting 24 points and 13 rebounds from Garnett to down the Lakers 98-88. Boston goes on to win in six games and capture another NBA title.

Each of the three broadcasts begins at 8 p.m. ET, with several key members of that 2008 squad -- including center Kendrick Perkins, guard Eddie House, head coach Doc Rivers and president of basketball operations Danny Ainge -- joining Brian Scalabrine (also a member of the '08 Celtics) for special color commentary.

Here's how to watch:

When: Monday, April 27; Wednesday, April 29; and Friday, May 1, at 8 p.m. ET
TV: NBC Sports Boston
Streaming: NBCSportsBoston.com and the MyTeams app

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