It Ain’t Over Till It’s Over: The 10 Most Incredible Comebacks in Sports History

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7. Boston Celtics

Sport: Basketball

When: Game 4 of the 2008 NBA finals

Where:  Staples Center, Los Angeles, California

How: After the first quarter, the Los Angeles Lakers were leading 35-14, the largest first-quarter margin in the history of the NBA finals. Although the Lakers were able to hold their ground for most of the third quarter, leading by up to 24 points, the Celtics turned the tables and won the game 97-91; after 3 more games they also took home the NBA title of 2008.

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