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PHOTOS: Celtics celebrate winning Eastern Conference Finals after Game 7

The Boston Celtics defeated the Miami Heat in Game 7 to clinch the 2022 Eastern Conference Finals on the road at FTX Arena.

MIAMI, FLORIDA - MAY 29: Al Horford #42 of the Boston Celtics celebrates with his teammates and the Eastern Conference Bob Cousy champions trophy after defeating the Miami Heat in Game Seven to win the 2022 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Finals at FTX Arena on May 29, 2022 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

MIAMI, FLORIDA – MAY 29: Al Horford #42 of the Boston Celtics celebrates with his teammates and the Eastern Conference Bob Cousy champions trophy after defeating the Miami Heat in Game Seven to win the 2022 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Finals at FTX Arena on May 29, 2022 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

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The Boston Celtics are Eastern Conference champions for the first time since 2010, defeating the Miami Heat in Game 7 to clinch the conference finals on the road at FTX Arena. Jayson Tatum won the inaugural Larry Bird Trophy as the Eastern Conference Finals MVP.

Keep scrolling for more photos from the Celtics' postgame celebration following their big win in Game 7.

Boston Celtics v Miami Heat - Game Seven

Celtics-2022-eastern-conference-finals-celebration-03.jpgAndy Lyons/Getty Images

MIAMI, FLORIDA - MAY 29: Al Horford #42 of the Boston Celtics celebrates after defeating the Miami Heat with a score of 100 to 96 in Game Seven to win the 2022 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Finals at FTX Arena on May 29, 2022 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)


Boston Celtics v Miami Heat - Game Seven

Celtics-2022-eastern-conference-finals-celebration-06.jpgAndy Lyons/Getty Images

MIAMI, FLORIDA - MAY 29: Al Horford #42 of the Boston Celtics kisses the Eastern Conference Bob Cousy champions trophy after defeating the Miami Heat in Game Seven to win the 2022 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Finals at FTX Arena on May 29, 2022 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)


Boston Celtics v Miami Heat - Game Seven

Celtics-2022-eastern-conference-finals-celebration-07.jpgAndy Lyons/Getty Images

MIAMI, FLORIDA - MAY 29: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics celebrates after defeating the Miami Heat with a score of 100 to 96 in Game Seven to win the 2022 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Finals at FTX Arena on May 29, 2022 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)


Boston Celtics v Miami Heat - Game Seven

Celtics-2022-eastern-conference-finals-celebration-02.jpgAndy Lyons/Getty Images

MIAMI, FLORIDA - MAY 29: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics celebrates with Al Horford #42 after being awarded the Eastern Conference Larry Bird MVP trophy after defeating the Miami Heat in Game Seven to win the 2022 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Finals at FTX Arena on May 29, 2022 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)


Boston Celtics v Miami Heat - Game Seven

Celtics-2022-eastern-conference-finals-celebration-04.jpgAndy Lyons/Getty Images

MIAMI, FLORIDA - MAY 29: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics celebrates after being awarded the Eastern Conference Larry Bird MVP trophy after defeating the Miami Heat in Game Seven to win the 2022 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Finals at FTX Arena on May 29, 2022 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)


Boston Celtics v Miami Heat - Game Seven

Celtics-2022-eastern-conference-finals-celebration-05.jpgAndy Lyons/Getty Images

MIAMI, FLORIDA - MAY 29: Al Horford #42 of the Boston Celtics celebrates with his teammates and the Eastern Conference Bob Cousy champions trophy after defeating the Miami Heat in Game Seven to win the 2022 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Finals at FTX Arena on May 29, 2022 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)


Boston Celtics v Miami Heat - Game Seven

Celtics-2022-eastern-conference-finals-celebration-01.jpgAndy Lyons/Getty Images

MIAMI, FLORIDA - MAY 29: Al Horford #42 of the Boston Celtics celebrates with his teammates and the Eastern Conference Bob Cousy champions trophy after defeating the Miami Heat in Game Seven to win the 2022 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Finals at FTX Arena on May 29, 2022 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

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