Cleveland has knocked Boston out of playoffs four of last seven years
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NBA playoffs: Celtics look forward to a date with the King
An injury-riddled Boston team has cleared one hurdle after another, and now comes the tallest.
Celtics, Cavaliers connected at hip
Path of Boston, Cleveland intertwined since Kyrie Irving trade
Celtics oust 76ers, advance to conference finals with 114-112 win in Game 5
Boston will play Cleveland in the Eastern Conference finals starting on Sunday.
Celtics unable to finish off 76ers, go back home looking for clincher
Philadelphia wins at home to force Game 5 in Boston.
Celtics veteran Al Horford giving his teammates – and the Sixers – plenty of lessons
Al Horford’s leadership is proving to be the difference in the series.
Celtics edge 76ers to take 3-0 series lead
Jayson Tatum scores 24 points for Boston
Brown likely will sit out for Celtics
Jaylen Brown, suffering from a strained right hamstring, is expected to miss at least Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the 76ers.
Bucks beat Celtics to force Game 7
Giannis Antetokounmpo scores 31 points and helps Milwaukee avoid elimination, forcing Boston into a winner-take-all Game 7.
Bucks hold off Celtics to even series
Milwaukee withstands a Boston rally and scores with 5 seconds left to tie the series 2-2.