Fansided

The history behind these NBA conference semifinals matchups

By Rich Kraetsch

BOSTON - 1982: Chris Ford #42 of the Boston Celtics puts up a shot against Lionel Hollins #9 of the Philadelphia 76ers during a game played in 1982 at the Boston 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1982 NBAE (Photo by Dick Raphael/NBAE via Getty Images)
BOSTON - 1982: Chris Ford #42 of the Boston Celtics puts up a shot against Lionel Hollins #9 of the Philadelphia 76ers during a game played in 1982 at the Boston 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1982 NBAE (Photo by Dick Raphael/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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On this week’s episode of the Over and Back Classic NBA Podcast, Jason and Rich look at the 2018 NBA Conference Semifinal matchups through a historic lens.

Jason and Rich look at the history of playoff matchups between the Toronto Raptors and Cleveland Cavaliers, Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics, New Orleans Pelicans and Golden State Warriors and finally the Houston Rockets vs. Utah Jazz.

Topics include:

  • An upstart 50-win Raptors team trying to stop a historical run for the Cleveland Cavaliers and prevent the city of Cleveland from winning their first title since the mid-50s.
  • Easily one of the longest playoff rivalries ever between the Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics, a rivalry that began before the 76ers were, the 76ers. Jason and Rich delve into the history of this playoff feud, the transcendent games and players involved in the playoff matchups and their recent battles.
  • The less-talked-about 1977 series between Philly and Boston
  • How the Beat LA chant made Darryl Dawkins feel
  • Antoine Walker and Paul Pierce stun the defending Eastern Conference Champions.
  • The Pelicans try to avoid a sweep in Anthony Davis’ and the franchise’s assumed coming out party
  • The surprisingly deep playoff rivalry between the Jazz and Rockets which included four huge NBA Finals determining matchups in the 90s.
  • Hakeem Olajuwon slapping “The Whopper” Billy Paultz
  • Deron Williams & Carlos Boozer vs. Yao Ming & Tracy McGrady

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