Paul Pierce's wheelchair game remembered in Celtics history
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 10:00 AM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
On June 5 in Celtics history, Paul Pierce was carried off in a wheelchair during Game 1 of the 2008 NBA Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers. After treatment, he returned to score two 3-pointers, helping Boston secure the game and ultimately the series. This day also marks the birthday of Marcus Thornton, who briefly played for the Celtics, and the passing of Meyer "Mike" Bloom, a former player for the team.
- •Paul Pierce was carried off in a wheelchair in the 2008 Finals.
- •Pierce returned to score two critical 3-pointers in the game.
- •Marcus Thornton was born on this date in 1987.
- •Meyer "Mike" Bloom passed away on this day in 1993.
- 10:00 AMYahoo Sports — Today in Boston Celtics history: Pierce's 'wheelchair game'; Thornton born; Bloom passes
"Today in Boston Celtics history, Pierce was carried off the court and placed in a wheelchair in Game 1 of the 2008 NBA Finals.
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