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Celtics vs. 76ers: Test your knowledge of their historic playoff rivalry

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The Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers will tip off tonight in the Eastern Conference semifinals for the 20th time in playoff history - the most ever.

This marks the first time in six years these two teams will meet in the postseason, and only the third since 1985.

Past matchups have been driven by veteran squads that helped solidify the classic rivalry, while this year's teams are having their first runs at continuing the legacy. Four of the five Celtics starters are within their first three years in the NBA, and the Sixers' two best players are a rookie and a second-year center.

So then, how much do you know about the history behind these two teams' playoff head to heads?

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