the last time the celtics were in the playoffs was 2016 -- 17.
the last time the celtics were in the playoffs was 2016 -- 17.
when was the last time the celtics were in the playoffs?
2016 -- 17
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bullet::::- game 3: pistons 100, celtics 85









































detroit wins series 3–0.









































section::::nba playoffs.:1991 eastern conference semifinals.









































the celtics and pistons met one last time in 1991. similar to 1988, boston had home-court advantage, but lost to detroit in 6. by this time however, bird's health deteriorated, thomas was injured and both teams had a new set of players.









































bullet::::- game 1: pistons 86, celtics 75









































bullet::::- game 2: celtics 109, pistons 103









































bullet::::- game 3: celtics 115, pistons 83









































bullet::::- game 4: pistons 104, celtics 97









































bullet::::- game 5: pistons 116, celtics 111









































bullet::::- game 6: pistons 117, celtics 113
celtics–pistons rivalry