The Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers have the longest rivalry in the history of the NBA and it has been a key portion of almost any generation. The two teams have faced off in countless championships and have had some of the greatest rivalries between players of all time.
The first time the teams met in a championship was in 1962 and it it remains one of the all time greatest series. The Celtics took it in 7 games but the Lakers had a 3-2 lead heading into game six. The Lakers had a chance to close the series out on their home court but the Celtics fought through and then once they got back to TD Garden they secured the championship.