You don’t need anyone to tell you that the Boston Celtics are 3-0 with their backs against the wall in their Eastern Conference Finals matchup with the Miami Heat. In game 7 they’ll have their backs against the wall again as it’s another “win or go home”. Here’s a look at some of their other “win or go home” situations the last couple of season. The numbers are quite pretty for the Celtics!

• Game 6 – 2022 – @ Milwaukee

  

  MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – MAY 13: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics reacts to a three point shot against the Milwaukee Bucks during Game Six of the Eastern Conference Semifinals at Fiserv Forum on May 13, 2022 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

• Final Score: Boston 108 Milwaukee 95

  Leading Scorer: Jayson Tatum – 46 points – 7/15 from 3-point range

• Game 7 – 2022 – vs Milwaukee

  

  BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – MAY 15: Grant Williams #12 of the Boston Celtics reacts during the fourth quarter in Game Seven of the 2022 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Milwaukee Bucks at TD Garden on May 15, 2022 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 Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

• Final Score: Boston 109 Milwaukee 81

  Leading Scorer: Grant Williams – 27 points – 7/18 from 3-point range

• Game 7 – 2022 – @ Miami

  

  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. 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 Eric Espada/Getty Images)

• Final Score: Boston 100 Miami 96

  Leading Scorer: Jayson Tatum 26 points – 4-7 from 3-point range

• Game 6 – 2023 – @ Philadelphia 76ers

  

  PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – MAY 11: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics celebrates a basket against the Philadelphia 76ers during the fourth quarter in game six of the Eastern Conference Semifinals in the 2023 NBA Playoffs at Wells Fargo Center on May 11, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

• Final Score: Boston 95 Philadelphia 86

  Leading scorer: Marcus Smart – 22 points – Jayson Tatum hits 3 huge 3-pointers in 4th quarter

• Game 7 – 2023 – vs Philadelphia

  

  BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – MAY 14: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics celebrates breaking 50 points against the Philadelphia 76ers during the fourth quarter in game seven of the 2023 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Semifinals at TD Garden on May 14, 2023 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 Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

• Final Score: Boston 112 Philadelphia 88

  Leading scorer: Jayson Tatum – 51 points – 6/10 from 3-point range

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