Iconic Matches
39 entries in the Boston Celtics compendium.
1960 NBA Finals Game 7 vs St. Louis HawksCeltics avenge 1958 loss, claim third title in 1960 Finals.1957 NBA Finals Game 7 vs St. Louis Hawks1957 NBA Finals Game 7: Celtics win first title in double overtime1965 Eastern Conference Finals Game 7 vs Philadelphia 76ersThe Boston Celtics faced the Philadelphia 76ers in the 1965 Eastern Conference Finals. The series went to a…1964 NBA Finals Game 5 vs San Francisco WarriorsThe Celtics claim their sixth NBA title, sweeping the Warriors in the 1964 Finals.1968 NBA Finals Game 6 vs Los Angeles LakersA crucial game in the Celtics-Lakers rivalry.1974 NBA Finals Game 7 vs Milwaukee BucksThe Milwaukee Bucks: Two championships, five MVP awards, and a legacy of resilience.1966 NBA Finals Game 7 vs Los Angeles LakersThe 1966 NBA Finals Game 7 was the Celtics' eighth straight championship, and Red Auerbach's last game as…1969 NBA Finals Game 7 vs Los Angeles LakersThe 1969 NBA Finals: The Celtics' historic upset over the Lakers in seven games.1984 NBA Finals Game 7 vs Los Angeles LakersCeltics claim 15th title in Game 7 classic.2010 NBA Finals Game 7 vs Los Angeles LakersLakers defeat Celtics 4–32008 NBA Finals Game 6 vs Los Angeles LakersThe Celtics' 17th title, sealed in six games over the Lakers.1981 Eastern Conference Finals Game 4 vs Philadelphia 76ersA classic comeback: Celtics overcome 3–1 deficit to edge 76ers in 1981 Eastern Finals.1976 NBA Finals Game 5 vs Phoenix SunsA legendary triple-overtime battle in the 1976 NBA Finals.1981 NBA Finals Game 6 vs Houston RocketsThe Celtics' 14th championship, clinched on the road in six games.1965 Eastern Division Finals Game 7 vs Los Angeles LakersCorrecting the record: the 1965 Eastern Division Finals opponent was the Philadelphia 76ers, not the Los…1986 NBA Finals Game 6 vs Houston RocketsThe Celtics' 16th championship, their last until 2008.1965 NBA Eastern Division Semifinals Game 7 vs Philadelphia 76ersA legendary Game 7 steal that preserved Boston's dynasty.1968 NBA Eastern Conference Finals Game 6 vs New York KnicksOriginal New York basketball since 1946.1962 NBA Finals Game 7 vs Los Angeles LakersCeltics defeat Lakers in 1962 Finals Game 7 at Boston Garden.1964 NBA Championship vs San Francisco WarriorsThe 1964 NBA Finals: Boston's sixth straight title in an eight-year dynasty.1985 NBA Eastern Conference Finals Game 7 vs Philadelphia 76ersCeltics defeat 76ers in five games to reach NBA Finals1986 NBA Championship vs Houston RocketsThe Celtics' 16th championship, their last until 2008.1981 Eastern Conference Finals Game 6 vs Philadelphia 76ersCeltics overcome 3-1 deficit to reach Finals.2008 Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 7 vs Cleveland CavaliersPierce and James duel in Game 7 classic.1964 NBA Finals Game 7 vs San Francisco WarriorsThe most successful team in NBA history, with 18 championships and a legacy of dynasties.1974 NBA Finals Game 6 vs Milwaukee BucksAbdul-Jabbar's sky hook lifts Bucks in double-overtime thriller.1961 NBA Finals Game 7 vs St. Louis HawksCeltics win 1961 Finals 4–1 over Hawks.1965 Finals Game 7 Russell Rebounds vs LakersThe 1965 Finals: Celtics win sixth straight title over Lakers.1974 Finals Game 7 Havlicek Steal vs BucksHavlicek stole the ball!1969 Finals Game 7 Russell Final GameThe 1969 NBA Finals: Celtics upset the heavily favored Lakers in seven games, marking the last championship…1980 Playoffs Larry Bird DebutThe greatest rivalry in NBA history.1985 Playoffs Dennis Johnson Steal vs SixersDefensive stopper and three-time NBA champion.1957 Finals Game 7 Russell Rookie BlockA rookie's block sealed Boston's first title and launched a legendary dynasty.1987 NBA Finals Game 5 Celtics vs LakersCeltics force Game 6 in 1987 Finals, but Lakers win series.2007 Big Three Trade DeadlineThe most successful team in NBA history, with 18 championships and a legacy of dynasties.1981 Playoffs Bird Buzzer Beater vs SixersBird's buzzer-beater in the 1981 Eastern Conference Finals helped propel the Celtics to the NBA title.1986 Playoffs Bird 60 Points vs BucksThe greatest rivalry in NBA history, spanning decades and legends.2008 NBA Finals Game 6 Celtics vs LakersThe Celtics defeated the Lakers in six games to win their first championship since 1986 and their seventeenth…1984 NBA Finals Game 6 Celtics vs LakersLakers even series in Game 6; Worthy shoves Maxwell, fan throws beer at Carr.
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