Proving your doubters wrong has to be one of the best feelings there is.
This meeting between the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers in the Eastern Conference Semifinals was probably the first of many in the coming years.
The two teams, part of an ages-old NBA rivalry that seems to be rejuvenated as both teams wrap up their respective rebuilds, fought a close battle in every game of the series, and will likely each take significant steps forward in the offseason.