How can you not imagine it Boston Celtics are the team with the most appearances in Game 7 of the playoffs. The franchise the winners in NBA history They have a long history of these types of decisive games, longer than any other team in the competition. When this Sunday comes the time to facing the Philadelphia 76ers, for a spot in the Conference Finalsthose in green will challenge theirs 36th Game 7 in a postseason series. Next on the list are Los Angeles Lakers, with 24. The two even met five times in a seventh NBA Finals, with a 4-1 record for Boston.
It’s clear that the backdrop, when the ball goes into the air at TD Garden this Sunday, will be just that, a memory of the past that plays little (or nothing) this 2022. But they serve as a reference to be reckoned with, a positive reference for the Celts, who have a record of 26 wins and 9 losses in this type of match.
The last of these was not long ago because the The Celtics beat the Miami Heat in the 2022 Conference Finals. What is the background? Let’s go with memory.
All Boston Celtics Game 7
| Year | Result | Example | Year | Result | Example |
| 2022 | 100-96 @ Miami | final east | 1984 | 121-104 vs. hits | southeast |
| 2022 | 109-81 vs. Milwaukee | southeast | 1982 | 106-120 vs. Philadelphia | east end |
| 2020 | 92-87 vs. Toronto | southeast | 1981 | 91-90 vs. Philadelphia | east end |
| 2018 | 79-87 vs. Cleveland | east end | 1977 | 77-83 @ Philadelphia | southeast |
| 2018 | 112-96 vs. Milwaukee | 1st round | 1974 | 102-87 @ Milwaukee | NBA Finals |
| 2017 | 115-105 vs. Washington | southeast | 1973 | 78-94 vs. hits | east end |
| 2012 | 88-101 @ Miami | east end | 1969 | 108-106 @ Lakers | NBA Finals |
| 2012 | 85-75 vs. Philadelphia | southeast | 1968 | 100-96 vs. Philadelphia | east end |
| 2010 | 79-83 @ Lakers | NBA Finals | 1966 | 95-93 vs. Lakers | NBA Finals |
| 2009 | 82-101 vs. Orlando | southeast | 1965 | 110-109 vs. Philadelphia | east end |
| 2009 | 109-99 vs. Orlando | 1st round | 1963 | 142-131 vs. Cincinnati | east end |
| 2008 | 97-92 vs. Cleveland | southeast | 1962 | 110-107 vs. Lakers | NBA Finals |
| 2008 | 99-65 vs. Atlanta | 1st round | 1962 | 109-107 vs. warriors | east end |
| 2005 | 70-97 vs. Indiana | 1st round | 1960 | 122-103 vs. St. Louis | NBA Finals |
| 1992 | 104-122 @ Cleveland | southeast | 1959 | 130-125 vs. Syracuse | east end |
| 1988 | 118-116 vs. Atlanta | southeast | 1957 | 125-123 vs. St. Louis | NBA Finals |
| 1987 | 117-114 vs. Detroit | east end | |||
| 1987 | 119-113 vs. Milwaukee | southeast | |||
| 1984 | 111-102 vs. Lakers | NBA Finals |
Boston Celtics Records in Games 7
- More points: Sam Jones, 47 vs. Royals in 1963
- more rebounds: Bill Russell, 40 vs. Lakers in 1962
- More assists: Bob Cousy, 16 vs. Royals in 1963
- More plugs (since 1974): Kendrick Perkins, 5 vs. Hawks in 2008
- Most robberies (since 1974): Larry Bird, 5 vs. 76ers in 1981
- Three times more: Grant Williams, 7 vs. Bucks in 2022
Last five games 7
2022: Win to reach the Finals
The second Game 7 of the 2022 Playoffs for the Celtics had a nice memory for the franchise. In a new encounter against the Miami Heat, the Greens prevailed 100 to 96 to reach their first Finals since 2010.
With 26 points from Jayson Tatum and 24 from Brown and Smart those of Ime Udoka won in a tight close.
2022: 109-81 win over defending champion
After a rough start where the Bucks gave the Greens a high volume of released triples Grant Williams he uncovered the cap of ethereal substances and there was no longer any brake. Ime Udoka’s men completely shut down Milwaukee’s offense to topple the 2021 champions.
Williams signed the best night of his career together 27 points on 7 of 18 threes (38.9%) and excellent defensive work. With him, Tatum with 23 points and Peyton Pritchard with 14 from the bank was vital.
2020: 92-87 win over Toronto
A completely special match, because he was in it Disney bubble, where the season resumed after the pause due to the pandemic. And it was also a special series, because The Celtics were nothing short of a 3-0 run that could have been final. However, OG Anunoby hit a 3-pointer at the G3 buzzer and the playoff game was overturned.
Of course, Boston had a run at the definition. Tatum (29), Brown (21) and Smart (16) combined for 66 of 92 field goals and they led to victory against some Canadians who did not stop fighting despite being, on paper, inferior.
2018: Lost 87-79 to Cleveland
The 2017-2018 was the “arrival” season of this new Celtic projectwhich would undergo some (positive) changes along the way, but was to have a huge first impact in 2018. It was the Jaylen Brown’s second major league season, first for Jayson Tatum, Al Horford and Marcus Morris They were important pieces. Marcus Smart he was himself an elite defender now and Kyrie Irving he had sat out the postseason with an injury.
Even so, Boston pushed LeBron James’ Cavaliers to the limit in the definition of the East. In addition, they had a 2-0 lead and then a 3-2 lead, burdening their home advantage. However, James showed his greatness to save Cleveland: 46 points, 11 rebounds and 9 assists in the G6 and 35 points, 15 rebounds and 9 assists in a decisive G7 at TD Gardenwhom he once again silenced as before.
Tatum made it clear that he was a completely special rookie, with 24 points and 7 rebounds That wasn’t enough, but it capped some fantastic Playoffs for a first-year player. Plus, he had the viral moment of the night with one terrible poster against LeBron in the final quarter. The seniority and experience of the Cavs was stronger than the youth of Brad Stevens’ men. But something was beginning to form in that group that was within touching distance of the Finals.
2018: 112-96 win over Milwaukee
This 2018 road started with a very tough series for the Celtics against some Bucks who had finished in 7th place in the East and were starting to show signs of what was to come from the arm of Giannis Antetokounmpo (J1 had dramatic definition and the memory). But of course, the Greek held his own in the G7 (22 points, on 7-17 from the field) and Boston dominated with 20 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists from Tatum, 26+8 from Al Horford and 26 and 9 assists from Terry Rozier at the height of Scary Terry (17.6 points, 4.3 rebounds and 6.7 assists average in the series).
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