It is also the anniversary of two victories since the season of Boston’s last championship in 2007-08, both coming against the Atlanta Hawks four years apart.
The first was a 99-65 Game 7 blowout in 2008 that saw Boston advance to face LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers in the second round.
Kevin Garnett scored 18 points and 11 rebounds, and Paul Pierce 22 points and 8 boards, and Leon Power 12 points off the bench.