Celtics vs Bucks




The Celtics and Bucks are two of the most storied franchises in NBA history, and their rivalry is one of the most passionate in the league. The two teams have met in the playoffs 19 times, with the Celtics holding a 10-9 edge.
The rivalry between the two teams dates back to the 1950s, when the Celtics were the dominant team in the league and the Bucks were a new expansion team. The Celtics won the first two meetings between the two teams, but the Bucks eventually got the better of them in the 1974 Eastern Conference Finals.
The rivalry between the two teams reached its peak in the 1980s, when the Celtics and Bucks were both perennial title contenders. The two teams met in the playoffs four times during that decade, with the Celtics winning three of those series.
The rivalry between the two teams has continued in recent years, with the Celtics and Bucks meeting in the playoffs four times since 2010. The Celtics have won two of those series, including in 2018 when they defeated the Bucks in seven games in the Eastern Conference Finals.
The Celtics and Bucks are two of the best teams in the Eastern Conference, and their rivalry is one of the most exciting in the NBA. The two teams are likely to meet in the playoffs again this year, and it's sure to be a memorable series.
Here are some of the key moments in the Celtics-Bucks rivalry:
  • 1957: The Celtics defeat the Bucks in the Eastern Conference Finals, 4-1.
  • 1974: The Bucks defeat the Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals, 4-3.
  • 1981: The Celtics defeat the Bucks in the Eastern Conference Finals, 4-1.
  • 1984: The Bucks defeat the Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals, 4-1.
  • 1986: The Celtics defeat the Bucks in the Eastern Conference Finals, 4-0.
  • 1987: The Celtics defeat the Bucks in the Eastern Conference Finals, 4-2.
  • 2010: The Celtics defeat the Bucks in the first round of the playoffs, 4-3.
  • 2013: The Bucks defeat the Celtics in the first round of the playoffs, 4-0.
  • 2018: The Celtics defeat the Bucks in the Eastern Conference Finals, 4-3.
  • 2019: The Bucks defeat the Celtics in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, 4-1.
The Celtics and Bucks are two of the most storied franchises in NBA history, and their rivalry is one of the most passionate in the league. The two teams are likely to meet in the playoffs again this year, and it's sure to be a memorable series.