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Celtics advance, but now face Brooklyn’s trio of Harden, Durant, and yes, Kyrie Irving

by Souichi Terada MassLive.com May 19, 2021May 19, 2021

Boston beat Washington to secure the No. 7 seed on Tuesday night, but now has a significant challenge with the high-scoring and talented Nets.

Boston Celtics, National Sports, Sports

Tatum scores 50, Celtics beat Wizards 118-100 in play-in

by KYLE HIGHTOWER AP Sports Writer May 18, 2021May 19, 2021

Jayson Tatum scored 32 of his 50 points in the second half, and the Boston Celtics rallied to beat the Washington Wizards 118-100 in the play-in round. Next up is the Brooklyn Nets.

Boston Celtics, Sports

Celtics and Wizards followed divergent paths to play-in matchup

by Kyle Hightower The Associated Press May 18, 2021May 18, 2021

Boston ambled to the end of its schedule, following up a season-best, six-game win streak by dropping 10 of its final 15. Meanwhile, Washington won 17 of its final 23 games after a 3-12 start.

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NBA notebook: Robert Williams a game-time decision for Celtics in play-in game

by News service report May 17, 2021May 17, 2021

Every member of the Celtics practiced Monday with Robert Williams the only question mark, while Washington’s Bradley Beal knows he ‘won’t be 100%’ against Boston.