"In the 2026 playoffs, the Celtics and Bruins went a combined 1-6 at the Garden. The Celtics lost three consecutive games in their own building, leading to a first-round collapse."
"Boston used to be a house of horrors for NBA teams in the playoffs, with a winning percentage of .774 from 1980 to 1992. The 'Big Three' won 72.3% of their home playoff games between 2008 and 2013."
"Since the 2016-17 season, the Celtics' home playoff winning percentage has dipped to 62.9%, a significant decline from their historical performance."
The Celtics and Bruins have struggled at TD Garden in recent playoffs, with a combined record of 1-6 in 2026. Historically, Boston was dominant at home, boasting a .774 winning percentage from 1980 to 1992. The 'Big Three' era saw a 72.3% success rate in home playoff games. However, since the 2016-17 season, the Celtics' home playoff winning percentage has decreased to 62.9%, despite a strong start in the 2018 postseason.
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