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Tale of the Tape: Cavaliers vs. Celtics

  Cleveland Cavaliers                                               Boston Celtics      4                                Series Wins                                4 (1992, 2015, 2017, 2018)                                            (1976, 1985, 2008, 2010)     24               Head-to-Head Playoff Wins             22     1                         NBA Championships                      17    .467              All-Time Regular Season Win %           .594 More past details can be found in this preview from 2017.

Cavs Game 7 & Winner Takes All Playoff History

Can the 2023-2024 Cleveland Cavaliers keep the streak alive?  The Cavs step onto the court today for the franchise's 8th Game 7 in their playoff history, and their 13th winner takes all playoff game. They have a 6-6 record so far in these types of games and have won their last three Game 7's.  Here is a quick recap of the first 12 winner takes all playoff games in Cavalier history.  Overall:  6-6 (4-1 home, 2-5 road)   Game 7 History: 5-2 (3-0 home, 2-2 road)  1976 Eastern Conference Semifinals: "The Miracle at Richfield" - 'Dick Snyder hits the series winner': Defeated the Washington Bullets at home, 87-85. 1992 Eastern Conference Semifinals: 'Larry Bird's last NBA game': Defeated the Boston Celtics at home, 122-104. 2006 Eastern Conference Semifinals: 'LeBron's first Game 7': Lost to the Detroit Pistons on the road, 79-61. 2008 Eastern Conference Semifinals: 'James vs. Pierce Showdown': Lost to the Boston Celtics on the road,