It’s time for the latest Mazz’s Tiers! With the Boston Celtics stealing game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Tuesday night over the Indiana Pacers, Mazz decided to rank the biggest stolen games in Boston sports postseason history.
But before the Tiers, here’s a look at a few teams that will be on the list!
The 2013 Boston Bruins came within two games of winning their second Stanley Cup in three years. The team ultimately fell to the Chicago Blackhawks in the Stanley Cup Final. The run to the finals was sparked by a Patrice Bergeron overtime goal in game 7 of the opening round against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Super Bowl 51 was the first Super Bowl to ever go to overtime. The New England Patriots came out victorious in the game over the Atlanta Falcons. The Patriots famously trailed 28-3 in the game before mounting a comeback to win. James whit scored the game winning touchdown in overtime.
The 2022-23 Boston Celtics almost became the first team in NBA history to come back from an 0-3 series deficit in the playoffs. They battled back to force a game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Miami Heat, however, they fell short of completing the task with a loss in game 7 on home court.
The 2013 Boston Red Sox won their third World Series since 2004 in 6 games over the St. Louis Cardinals. The Red Sox took down the Tampa Bay Rays and Detroit Tigers in the American League to reach the Fall Classic.
Tier 1
GLENDALE, AZ – FEBRUARY 01: Malcolm Butler #21 of the New England Patriots makes an interception against the Seattle Seahawks in the fourth quarter during Super Bowl XLIX at University of Phoenix Stadium on February 1, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
New England Patriots – 2001 season – AFC Divisional Game vs Oakland Raiders – The Tuck Rule Game
Boston Red Sox – 1986 Season – American League Championship Series – Game 6 victory
New England Patriots – 2014 Season – Super Bowl 49 – Malcolm Butler Interception in the End Zone
New England Patriots – 2016 Season – Super Bowl 51 – 28-3 Comeback
Tier 2
BOSTON, MA – OCTOBER 13: David Ortiz #34 of the Boston Red Sox hits a game-tying grand slam in the eighth inning against the Detroit Tigers during Game Two of the American League Championship Series at Fenway Park on October 13, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
Boston Celtics – 1986-87 Season – Eastern Conference Finals – Larry Bird Steal
Boston Celtics – 1983-84 Season – NBA Finals – Gerald Henderson Steal
Boston Red Sox – 2013 Season – American League Championship Series – David Ortiz Grand Slam
Tier 3
BOSTON, MA – MAY 13: Patrice Bergeron #37, Tyler Seguin #19, and Brad Marchand #63 of the Boston Bruins celebrate following Bergeron’s game-winning overtime goal against the Toronto Maple Leafs in Game Seven of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2013 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs on May 13, 2013 at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)
Boston Celtics – 2023-24 Season – Eastern Conference Finals – Celtics Steal Game 1 From Pacers
Boston Celtics – 2022-23 Season – Eastern Conference Finals – Derrick White Last Second Lay-Up Wins Game 6
Boston Bruins – 2013 Season – Eastern Conference Quarterfinals – Bruins Erase 4-1 Deficit in Final 12 Minutes
