Remembering memorable Boston-New York playoff battles before Celtics-Knicks

Alex Rodriguez's glove slap of Bronson Arroyo was just one of the many memorable moments from the 2004 ALCS.Arguably the two best cities for professional sports in North America will see their teams go head-to-head in the postseason again.

The Celtics and Knicks will meet up in the Eastern Conference semifinals, marking the first time in 41 years that two of the NBA’s most storied franchises will play in the playoffs beyond the first round. It also marks the 16th time that the two teams will meet in the postseason.

Ahead of Monday’s Game 1, let’s look at some of the most memorable playoff battles between Boston and New York across the four major professional sports leagues over the years.

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