The Boston Celtics outlasted the Toronto Raptors in the finale of their hard-fought Eastern Conference semifinal series, extending their NBA record with the 24th Game 7 victory in team history.
The Celtics’ record in Game 7s now stands at 24-9. Their long-time rivals, the Los Angeles Lakers, are a distant second with 14 Game 7 wins.
| Year, Round | Result |
|---|---|
| 1957 Finals | Celtics 125, St. Louis Hawks 123 (2OT) |
| 1959 East Division finals | Celtics 130, Syracuse Nationals 125 |
| 1960 Finals | Celtics 122, St. Louis Hawks 103 |
| 1962 East Division finals | Celtics 109, Philadelphia Warriors 107 |
| 1962 Finals | Celtics 110, Lakers 107 (OT) |
| 1963 East Division finals | Celtics 142, Cincinnati Royals 131 |
| 1965 East Division finals | Celtics 110, 76ers 109 |
| 1966 Finals | Celtics 95, Lakers 93 |
| 1968 East Division finals | Celtics 110, 76ers 96 |
| 1969 Finals | Celtics 106, Lakers 106 |
| 1974 Finals | Celtics 102, Milwaukee 87 |
| 1981 Eastern Conference finals | Celtics 91, 76ers 90 |
| 1984 Eastern Conference semifinals | Celtics 121, Knicks 104 |
| 1984 Finals | Celtics 111, Lakers 102 |
| 1987 Eastern Conference semifinals | Celtics 119, Bucks 113 |
| 1987 Eastern Conference finals | Celtics 117, Pistons 114 |
| 1988 Eastern Conference semifinals | Celtics 118, Hawks 116 |
| 2008 Eastern Conference first round | Celtics 99, Hawks 65 |
| 2008 Eastern Conference semifinals | Celtics 97, Cavaliers 92 |
| 2009 Eastern Conference first round | Celtics 109, Bulls 99 |
| 2012 Eastern Conference semifinals | Celtics 85, 76ers 75 |
| 2017 East Conference semifinals | Celtics 115, Wizards 105 |
| 2018 Eastern Conference first round | Celtics 112, Bucks 96 |
| 2020 Eastern Conference semifinals | Celtics 92, Raptors 87 |
