The regular-season rivalry wasn't very much of a rivalry, as the Celtics won all four matchups. Boston won the first three games by 23, 27 and 13 points, respectively, before taking the final showdown, 119-117, in overtime back on April 8 in New York.

The Boston Celtics demonstrated a successful journey in the first-round playoff series after securing a substantial victory.

A lthough they closed out the series in five games, the Boston Celtics feel as if they've learned a lot from their opening playoff matchup against the Orlando Magic. Throughout th