Iconic Matches
39 entries in the Boston Celtics compendium.
1960 NBA Finals Game 7 vs St. Louis HawksThe night the Celtics forged their dynasty against the Hawks in a brutal Game 7 battle.1957 NBA Finals Game 7 vs St. Louis HawksThe 1958 St. Louis Hawks won their only NBA championship, defeating the Boston Celtics in 1965 Eastern Conference Finals Game 7 vs Philadelphia 76ersRussell's thirty-five-rebound masterpiece secures a division title and silences Philadelph1964 NBA Finals Game 5 vs San Francisco WarriorsThe 1964 NBA Finals: Boston's sixth straight title in an unmatched dynasty.1968 NBA Finals Game 6 vs Los Angeles LakersA desperate rally in Los Angeles that kept the Boston dynasty breathing for one final game1974 NBA Finals Game 7 vs Milwaukee BucksHavlicek's heroics and sheer grit reclaimed the crown for Boston in a grueling Game 7.1966 NBA Finals Game 7 vs Los Angeles LakersThe final curtain call of the greatest dynasty in sports history.1969 NBA Finals Game 7 vs Los Angeles LakersThe dynasty's final breath, claimed by a single point on Los Angeles soil.1984 NBA Finals Game 7 vs Los Angeles LakersThe night the Garden roared as Boston reclaimed its crown against the Showtime Lakers.2010 NBA Finals Game 7 vs Los Angeles LakersA defensive war that tied the all-time championship record at seventeen.2008 NBA Finals Game 6 vs Los Angeles LakersThe Big Three delivered Boston its first title since 1986 with a historic 39-point victory1981 Eastern Conference Finals Game 4 vs Philadelphia 76ersA gritty overtime victory that saved the series and defined a dynasty.1976 NBA Finals Game 5 vs Phoenix SunsThe triple-overtime masterpiece that saved the dynasty and defined a generation.1981 NBA Finals Game 6 vs Houston RocketsA gritty road victory that crowned the Celtics kings of the 1980s.1965 Eastern Division Finals Game 7 vs Los Angeles LakersA halftime miracle by Sam Jones secured Boston's path to another title.1986 NBA Finals Game 6 vs Houston RocketsThe Celtics' masterclass in Houston that crowned a perfect playoff run with their 16th tit1965 NBA Eastern Division Semifinals Game 7 vs Philadelphia 76ersA legend sits, a dynasty survives: the game where trust won it all.1968 NBA Eastern Conference Finals Game 6 vs New York KnicksThe Celtics refused to die, forcing a Game 7 that would crown another champion.1962 NBA Finals Game 7 vs Los Angeles LakersThree overtimes. Two exhausted giants. One championship that defined a rivalry.1964 NBA Championship vs San Francisco WarriorsTeamwork defeats talent: Red Auerbach’s strategy silences Wilt Chamberlain for the Celtics1985 NBA Eastern Conference Finals Game 7 vs Philadelphia 76ersA gritty Game 7 victory that silenced Philadelphia and cleared the path to a championship.1986 NBA Championship vs Houston RocketsThe ultimate display of dynasty dominance against the Twin Towers.1981 Eastern Conference Finals Game 6 vs Philadelphia 76ersDouble-digit deficit, elimination on the line: The Celtics refused to die.2008 Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 7 vs Cleveland CavaliersLeBron's dream expires in Boston as the Big Three survive the Game 7 siege.1964 NBA Finals Game 7 vs San Francisco WarriorsIn a stunning Game 7 demolition, the Celtics neutralized Wilt Chamberlain to claim their s1974 NBA Finals Game 6 vs Milwaukee BucksHavlicek steals the show to deliver Boston its thirteenth crown.1961 NBA Finals Game 7 vs St. Louis HawksThe Celtics survive a brutal battle to claim their fourth straight title.1965 Finals Game 7 Russell Rebounds vs LakersBill Russell's legendary 31-rebound performance seals the Celtics' sixth straight title in1974 Finals Game 7 Havlicek Steal vs BucksThe steal that stopped time and secured Boston's thirteenth title.1969 Finals Game 7 Russell Final GameThe eleventh ring and the final curtain for the greatest defensive force in history.1980 Playoffs Larry Bird DebutA rookie's fiery debut in Boston Garden ignites a new era for the Celtics.1985 Playoffs Dennis Johnson Steal vs SixersOne steal, one stop, and a legacy forever etched in the Garden.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 LakersA Garden classic where Larry Bird's brilliance silenced the Showtime Lakers.2007 Big Three Trade DeadlineOne deadline, two legends, one dynasty reborn in Boston.1981 Playoffs Bird Buzzer Beater vs SixersA rookie's impossible shot that silenced Philadelphia and announced the arrival of a legen1986 Playoffs Bird 60 Points vs BucksLarry Bird drops a historic sixty-point masterpiece on the Boston Garden hardwood.2008 NBA Finals Game 6 Celtics vs LakersThe Big Three secure Boston's 17th ring in dominant fashion.1984 NBA Finals Game 6 Celtics vs LakersThe Forum fire that forced the decider back to Boston.
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