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Raptors look ahead to rematch with Celtics, NBA In-Season Tournament opener
Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam (43) drives past Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (33) during second half NBA basketball, in Toronto on Monday, November 13, 2023. Toronto is set to host the Boston Celtics on Friday in its opener for the NBA's new In-Season Tournament in East Group C action.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov
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NBA Finals berth at stake as Heat, Celtics prepare for Game 7
MIAMI, FLORIDA - MAY 27: Derrick White #9 and Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics react after defeating the Miami Heat 104-103 in game six of the Eastern Conference Finals at Kaseya Center on May 27, 2023 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
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Derrick White’s putback as time expires lifts Celtics past Heat, forces Game 7
MIAMI, FLORIDA - MAY 27: Derrick White #9 and teammates react after defeating the Miami Heat 104-103 in game six of the Eastern Conference Finals at Kaseya Center on May 27, 2023 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
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Celtics’ starters come up with a bit of history in Game 5 win over Heat
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MAY 25: Derrick White #9 of the Boston Celtics reacts to a three point basket during the first quarter \M in game five of the Eastern Conference Finals at TD Garden on May 25, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
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Celtics thrive on 3s, beat Heat 110-97 in Game 5 to extend East finals
May 25, 2023; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) shoots against Miami Heat forward Kevin Love (42) in the fourth quarter during game five of the Eastern Conference Finals for the 2023 NBA playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports
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Still down 3-1 to Heat, Celtics cling to hope as East finals shift back to Boston
MIAMI, FLORIDA - MAY 23: Jaylen Brown #7 and Grant Williams #12 of the Boston Celtics interact against the Miami Heat during the fourth quarter in game four of the Eastern Conference Finals at Kaseya Center on May 23, 2023 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
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Tatum scores 34, Celtics stave off elimination by topping Heat 116-99 in Game 4
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) and guard Jaylen Brown (7) congratulate each other during the second half of Game 4 during the NBA basketball playoffs Eastern Conference finals against the Miami Heat, Tuesday, May 23, 2023, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
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Celtics look to ramp up intensity in Game 2 against Heat
Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) drives to the basket against Miami Heat forward Kevin Love (42) and guard Max Strus (31) in the second half of Game 1 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals playoff series in Boston, Wednesday, May 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
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Jayson Tatum sets Game 7 record with 51 points, Celtics beat 76ers 112-88
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) shoots at the basket as Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris, left, and guard De'Anthony Melton, behind center, defend during the second half of Game 7 in the NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series, Sunday, May 14, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
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Harden makes winning three in OT, 76ers tie series with Celtics
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MAY 07: James Harden #1 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts against the Boston Celtics during the second quarter in game four of the Eastern Conference Second Round Playoffs at Wells Fargo Center on May 07, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
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76ers’ Embiid doubtful as Celtics vow adjustments for Game 2
Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla during Game 1 in the NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinals playoff series, Monday, May 1, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
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Harden scores 45, hits late three as 76ers down Celtics 119-115
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MAY 01: James Harden #1 of the Philadelphia 76ers celebrates after hitting a three point shot during the second half against the Boston Celtics in game one of the Eastern Conference Second Round Playoffs at TD Garden on May 01, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. The 76ers defeat the Celtics 119-115. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
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Celtics pull away, beat Hawks 128-120 for 4-2 series win
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 27: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics blocks a shot by John Collins #20 of the Atlanta Hawks during the fourth quarter of Game Six of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs at State Farm Arena on April 27, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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Young’s long three lifts Hawks to 119-117 win over Celtics
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - APRIL 25: Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks shoots the game winning 29-foot three point basket against Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics during the fourth quarter in game five of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs at TD Garden on April 25, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
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Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum score 31 each, Celtics beat Hawks for 3-1 lead
Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) shoots and scores again Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray (5) during the second half of Game 4 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series, Sunday, April 23, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
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Sam Hauser scores career-high 26, Celtics beat Raptors 121-102
Boston Celtics' Sam Hauser (30) dunks in front of Toronto Raptors' Precious Achiuwa (5) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, April 7, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
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Celtics wrap up East No. 2 seed with 97-93 win over Raptors
Apr 5, 2023; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) drives the ball against Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (4) in the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
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Jayson Tatum has 41, Celtics push back on Giannis, Bucks 139-118
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum drives to the basket ahead of Milwaukee Bucks guard Joe Ingles (7) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)
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Celtics extend Horford for two years, $20-million
Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) drives to the basket past Detroit Pistons forward Saddiq Bey (41) during first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
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Anunoby paces Raptors in 137-134 OT win over Celtics to close pre-season
Oct 14, 2022; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) shoots the ball and Toronto Raptors guard Justin Champagnie (11) defends during the fourth quarter at the Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: Eric Bolte-USA TODAY Sports
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Warriors win seventh NBA title and fourth in eight years, beating Boston Celtics 103-90
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 16: Jordan Poole #3 and Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors celebrate against the Boston Celtics during the fourth quarter in Game Six of the 2022 NBA Finals at TD Garden on June 16, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
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Warriors lean on history with a chance to close out Celtics
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) shoots against Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart during the second half of Game 5 of basketball's NBA Finals in San Francisco, Monday, June 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
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Gruelling playoffs take toll on Celtics in NBA Finals
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) defends Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) during the fourth quarter in Game 5 of the NBA Finals at Chase Center, Monday, June 13, 2022, in San Francisco, Calif. (Santiago Mejia/San Francisco Chronicle via AP)
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Curry scores 43 to beat Boston, Warriors tie NBA Finals 2-2
Jun 10, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) takes a free-throw against the Boston Celtics during the fourth quarter of game four in the 2022 NBA Finals at the TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
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NBA Finals moment isn’t too big for the Celtics
Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (44) dunks the ball against the Golden State Warriors during the second quarter of Game 3 of basketball's NBA Finals, Wednesday, June 8, 2022, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
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Warriors top Celtics 107-88 to even NBA Finals
Golden State Warriors guard Jordan Poole (3) celebrates after scoring against the Boston Celtics during the second half of Game 1 of basketball's NBA Finals in San Francisco, Sunday, June 5, 2022. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
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Celtics in 2022 have parallels to Warriors in 2015
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 02: Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics shoots the ball against Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors during the second half in Game One of the 2022 NBA Finals at Chase Center on June 02, 2022 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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Celtics have huge fourth, beat Warriors in Game 1 of NBA Finals
Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) celebrates after scoring against the Golden State Warriors during the second half of Game 1 of basketball's NBA Finals in San Francisco, Thursday, June 2, 2022. (Jed Jacobsohn/Pool Photo via AP)
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Boston Celtics advance to face Golden State Warriors in NBA Finals, beating Miami Heat 100-96 in Game 7
The Boston Celtics players raise the Eastern Conference trophy after defeating the Miami Heat in Game 7 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals playoff series, Sunday, May 29, 2022, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
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Celtics head home looking to close out top-seeded Heat
MIAMI, FLORIDA - MAY 25: Gabe Vincent #2 of the Miami Heat defends Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics during the fourth quarter in Game Five of the 2022 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Finals at FTX Arena on May 25, 2022 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
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Celtics run past Heat 93-80, move 1 win from NBA Finals
May 25, 2022; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) drives to the basket against Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) during the fourth quarter of game five of the 2022 eastern conference finals at FTX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports
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Heat, Celtics now in a best-of-three to decide the East title
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) shoots over Miami Heat forward Caleb Martin (16) during the second half of Game 4 of the NBA basketball playoffs Eastern Conference finals, Monday, May 23, 2022, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
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Celtics torch Heat early, even series with 102-82 blowout
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MAY 23: Robert Williams III #44 of the Boston Celtics dunks the ball against the Miami Heat during the third quarter in Game Four of the 2022 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Finals at TD Garden on May 23, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Winslow Townson/Getty Images)
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Celtics roll past Heat 127-102, tie Eastern finals at 1-1
MIAMI, FLORIDA - MAY 19: Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics celebrates a three point basket with teammate Al Horford #42 during the fourth quarter against the Miami Heat in Game Two of the 2022 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Finals at FTX Arena on May 19, 2022 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)
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Butler did it for Heat in beating Celtics 118-107 in Game 1
Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) drives to the basket between Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) and center Daniel Theis (27) during the second half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals playoff series, Tuesday, May 17, 2022, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)