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===Miami Heat===
{{Main|Celtics–Heat rivalry}}
The Boston Celtics and the Miami Heat developed an intense rivalry during the 2010s. The two teams were highlighted by their star trios in Boston's Ray Allen, Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce whereas Miami had LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh. They first met in the [[2010 NBA playoffs|2010 NBA Playoffs]] where Boston won the series in 5 games. They would then meet the [[2011 NBA playoffs|following year]] where Miami would end up winning in 5 games. The teams would meet for the third straight year in the [[2012 NBA playoffs|2012 Eastern Conference Finals]]. Despite Boston holding a 3–2 lead, Miami would win the next 2 games to advance to the NBA Finals where they defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder. In the [[2020 NBA Bubble]], the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics met in the [[2020 NBA playoffs|2020 Eastern Conference Finals]] where Miami won in 6 games and advanced to the NBA Finals where they were prevented Boston from meeting their longtime rival Los Angeles Lakers. Unfortunately, Miami lost in 6 games to the Los Angeles Lakers. They would meet in the [[2022 NBA playoffs|2022 Eastern Conference Finals]] where Boston finally beat the Miami Heat in 7 games. It was their first win against Miami since 2010. In the following year, the two met in the [[2023 NBA playoffs|2023 Eastern Conference Finals]]. Despite Miami taking a commanding a 3–0 lead, Boston won the next three games to send the series to 7 games. However, Miami won to avoid earning the distinction of blowing a 3–0 lead while also preventing Boston from meeting the Lakers in the Finals. They then met in the [[2024 NBA playoffs|2024 first round]] where Boston beat Miami in 5 games.