Typically, Boston sports supporters experience greater success from their teams than the average fan, but they have recently endured a great deal of disappointment.
With a 57-25 record, the Celtics earned the No. 2 berth in the Eastern Conference this season. They defeated the Atlanta Hawks in six games in the first round and the Philadelphia 76ers in seven games in the second round before rallying to force a Game 7 against the Miami Heat in the conference finals.
In contrast, the Celtics lost Game 7 at home by a score of 103-84. In Game 7, they let their supporters down after raising their expectations.
That was a tale that Boston fans had heard before.
Not only did the Boston Bruins hold the top seed in the Eastern Conference of the NHL, but they were also the greatest team in the annals of the NHL regular season. They lost a 3-1 series advantage against the Florida Panthers in the first round. They hosted Game 7 against the Panthers, led 3-2 in the final minute, but ultimately fell in overtime.
This is the first time Boston has lost a Game 7 at home to an 8-seed in both hockey and basketball in the same season.
That is cruel.
There is no avoiding it. Despite having the greatest regular season in history, the Bruins’ season ended in complete disappointment. The Celtics’ 3-0 deficit against Miami was a major disappointment. Then they gave their fans optimism, only to not show up for Game 7 in front of their supporters.
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