The Boston Celtics have a record of 118 wins and 88 losses in 39 playoff conference semifinal appearances. Thanks to this impressive record, they captured 17 titles, tied with their rivals, the Los Angeles Lakers.
When Was The Last Time the Celtics Reached the Conference Semifinals?
The last time the Celtics reached the conference semifinals was in 2022, when they eliminated the Giannis Antetokounmpo-led Milwaukee Bucks in a hard-fought 4-3 series win. The prolific duo of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown spearheads Boston.
Boston Celtics Conference Semifinals History
| Year | Conference Semifinals Opponent | Series Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1948 | Chicago Stags | 1-2 series loss |
| 1951 | New York Knicks | 0-2 series loss |
| 1952 | New York Knicks | 1-2 series loss |
| 1953 | Syracuse Nationals | 2-0 series loss |
| 1955 | New York Knicks | 2-1 series win |
| 1956 | Syracuse Nationals | 1-2 series loss |
| 1966 | Cincinnati Royals | 3-2 series win |
| 1967 | New York Knicks | 3-1 series win |
| 1968 | Detroit Pistons | 4-2 series win |
| 1969 | Philadelphia 76ers | 4-1 series win |
| 1972 | Atlanta Hawks | 4-2 series win |
| 1973 | Atlanta Hawks | 4-2 series win |
| 1974 | Buffalo Braves | 4-2 series win |
| 1975 | Houston Rockets | 4-1 series win |
| 1976 | Buffalo Braves | 4-2 series win |
| 1977 | Philadelphia 76ers | 3-4 series loss |
| 1980 | Houston Rockets | 4-0 series win |
| 1981 | Chicago Bulls | 4-0 series win |
| 1982 | Washington Bullets | 4-1 series win |
| 1983 | Milwaukee Bucks | 0-4 series loss |
| 1984 | New York Knicks | 4-3 series win |
| 1985 | Detroit Pistons | 4-2 series win |
| 1986 | Atlanta Hawks | 4-1 series win |
| 1987 | Milwaukee Bucks | 4-3 series win |
| 1988 | Atlanta Hawks | 4-3 series win |
| 1991 | Detroit Pistons | 2-4 series loss |
| 1992 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 3-4 series loss |
| 2002 | Detroit Pistons | 4-1 series win |
| 2003 | New Jersey Nets | 0-4 series loss |
| 2008 | Atlanta Hawks | 4-3 series win |
| 2009 | Chicago Bulls | 3-4 series loss |
| 2010 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 4-2 series win |
| 2011 | Miami Heat | 1-4 series loss |
| 2012 | Philadelphia 76ers | 4-3 series win |
| 2017 | Washington Wizards | 4-3 series win |
| 2018 | Philadelphia 76ers | 4-1 series win |
| 2019 | Milwaukee Bucks | 1-4 series loss |
| 2020 | Toronto Raptors | 4-3 series win |
| 2022 | Milwaukee Bucks | 4-3 series win |
As of Monday, May 1, the Boston Celtics are -450 favorites in the NBA odds against the Philadelphia 76ers in their upcoming series in the Eastern Conference semifinals of the 2023 NBA playoffs.
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