In 1998, the Rockers went 20-10 and won the Eastern Conference title.

The Devils finished the regular season with 107 points and the Eastern Conference title.

But the loss does assure Houston of the Eastern Conference title.

After finishing 11 games behind the Celtics during the regular season, the two met for the Eastern Conference title.

"This one feels better," Whitmore added about the Eastern Conference title.

Still, they have managed to defeat bigger, more talented teams and win four Eastern Conference titles.

The Liberty began the defense of its Eastern Conference title without a stable center.

He then helped the Giants win five consecutive games and they finished with a 8-3-1 record, which gave them the Eastern Conference title.

The game and a third straight Eastern Conference title were there for the Liberty to win.

The Celtics established themselves earlier in the decade, with 4 Eastern Conference titles from 1981-86.