Breaking down what has been called the greatest NBA playoff series ever

If you're a fan of the Celtics and their NBA best 17 championships, playoff series in seasons that didn't result in titles can sometimes be forgotten. But in 2009, the Celtics and Bulls kicked off the postseason in what many NBA fans have called the greatest NBA playoff series ever. It wasn't a NBA Finals which obviously is a greater stage, but just in terms of an exciting, back and forth playoff basketball battle it stands out.

Coach Nick of BBallBreakdown is in the camp that calls it the "Best NBA Playoff Series EVER." Below is his detailed breakdown of every game.






















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