No franchise has played more Game 7s (29) in NBA history than the Boston Celtics. While the Celtics have a terrific overall record (21-8) in those contests, they are even better in Game 7s on the Garden parquet. Boston is 18-4 all-time when playing a Game 7 on their home floor, and those contests have produced some of the most memorable matchups in playoff history. Here’s a look back at five of those unforgettable contests.
May 3, 1981: Celtics beat 76ers 91-90 in Eastern Conference Semifinals
It was only fitting that as the Celtics produced one of the greatest comebacks ever in a playoff series, they needed a rally to finish the job in Game 7 at the Garden.