It’s time for Mazz’s Tiers! This week’s tiers are the biggest collapses in Boston Sports history!
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Tier 5
BOSTON, MA – MAY 14: The Montreal Canadiens celebrate after defeating the Boston Bruins 3-1 in Game Seven of the Second Round of the 2014 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at the TD Garden on May 14, 2014 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Alex Trautwig/Getty Images)
2014 – Bruins lose to Montreal Canadiens in second round of playoffs
2018 – Celtics lose game 7 of Eastern Conference Final at home to Cleveland Cavaliers
Tier 4
BOSTON, MA – JUNE 07: LeBron James #6 of the Miami Heat looks to pass against Mickael Pietrus #28 of the Boston Celtics in Game Six of the Eastern Conference Finals in the 2012 NBA Playoffs on June 7, 2012 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
2004 – Bruins blow 3-1 series lead to Montreal Canadiens – lose game 7 at home
2012 – Celtics blow a 3-2 series lead to Miami Heat in Eastern Conference Finals – lose game 6 at home
Tier 3
LOS ANGELES, CA – JUNE 06: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives against Ray Allen #20 and Rajon Rondo #9 of the Boston Celtics in Game Two of the 2010 NBA Finals at Staples Center on June 6, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. The Celtics won 103-94. 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 Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
2006 – Patriots blow 2006 AFC Championship Game to Indianapolis Colts
2010 – Celtics blow 3-2 series lead in NBA Finals to Los Angeles Lakers
Tier 2
Apr 30, 2023; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Florida Panthers center Sam Bennett (9) reacts after a goal by defenseman Brandon Montour (62) to tie the game during the third period in game seven of the first round of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
2003 – Red Sox lose 2003 American League Championship Series to New York Yankees
2010 – Bruins blow 3-0 series lead to Philadelphia Flyers
2017 – Patriots lose Super Bowl 52 to Philadelphia Eagles
2019 – Bruins lose game 7 of Stanley Cup Final at home to St. Louis Blues
2023 – Record setting Bruins blow 3-1 series lead in first round of playoffs to Florida Panthers
2023 – Celtics lose to Miami Heat in game 7 at home in Eastern Conference Finals
Tier 1
GLENDALE, AZ – FEBRUARY 03: Quarterback Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy after defeating the New England Patriots 17 0 14 after Super Bowl XLII on February 3, 2008 at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
1978 – Red Sox lose one game playoff to New York Yankees – BUCKY DENT
1979 – Bruins lose to Montreal Canadiens in game 7 – TOO MANY MEN
1986 – Red Sox lose game 6 of World Series to New York Mets – BILL BUCKNER
2007 – Patriots lose Super Bowl 42 to New York Giants – DAVID TYREE
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