However, Orlando defeated the Celtics at Boston Garden in both games 3 and 4 to close out the series.

In the last six days, the Nets have defeated the Celtics and the Bulls.

They would, however, defeat the Celtics in 1985 in six games, and win two more titles in 1987 and 1988.

"Winning, as you guys know, it changes a lot of things," Rivers said Wednesday night before the Nets defeated the Celtics.

Tonight, the Detroit Pistons defeated the Celtics, 104-96, in the opening game of the conference final.

The Nets were less than seven minutes away from defeating the Celtics when their offense disappeared.

Allen hit the "shot of [his] life" to help the 76ers defeat the Celtics 82-81 in the second game of the series.

Both teams would eventually meet again in 2010 where the Lakers defeated the Celtics in seven games.

The Knicks defeated the Celtics, 109 to 100.

The Lakers defeated the Celtics four games to two.