Celtics vs Lakers: Rivalry Ticket Stubs Worth Money

Basketball's Greatest Rivalry on Paper

The Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers have met in the NBA Finals 12 times — more than any other matchup. From the Russell-Chamberlain battles of the 1960s through the Bird-Magic showdowns of the 1980s to the modern Kobe-era clashes, this rivalry has produced some of basketball's most valuable ticket stubs.

The 1980s: Peak Rivalry

The Bird-Magic Finals (1984, 1985, 1987) are the gold standard for rivalry stubs. These series had everything: intense competition, contrasting styles, and two of the greatest players in history at their peaks. Game 7 stubs from the 1984 Finals are particularly prized. The 2010 Finals, the most recent Celtics-Lakers matchup, also produced strong collectible stubs, especially the Game 7 clincher. StubHaul pays premium prices for Celtics-Lakers Finals stubs.