The Celtics were coming off of a NBA Finals loss to their rivals , the Los Angeles Lakers , in seven games .
The 2010 -- 11 Boston Celtics season was the 65th season of the Boston Celtics in the National Basketball Association ( NBA ) .
The Boston Celtics were coming off of a NBA Finals loss to Boston Celtics ' rivals , the Los Angeles Lakers , in seven games .
The 2010 -- 11 Boston Celtics season was the 65th season of the Boston Celtics in the National Basketball Association ( NBA ) .