Boston eliminates defending NBA champion Toronto and advances to play Miami for a berth on the NBA finals.
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Celtics, Raptors ready to put focus on Game 7
After Toronto stayed alive with a thrilling double-overtime win in Game 6, the teams meet Friday for a spot in the conference finals.
Raptors top Celtics in double-OT to force winner-take-all series finale
Toronto rallies again, and again, and again, and gets past the Celtics in an epic double-overtime victory in Game 6.
In the bubble, young Celtics proving they are contenders
Boston doesn’t have championship experience, but has shown in these playoffs they have the tools to win it all.
Celtics regain control with 111-89 win
Defense sets the tone as Boston’s takes a 3-2 lead over Toronto in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Celtics fall in Game 4, series tied
Toronto follows a buzzer-beating win in Game 3 with a 100-93 victory that ties the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Raptors hit 3-pointer at buzzer to edge Celtics, 104-103
OG Anunoby makes the winning basket after catching a crosscourt inbounds pass from Kyle Lowry as Toronto avoids falling into a 3-0 series hole.
NBA Players try to stay busy, ready sitting on the bubble bench
For players like Tyson Chandler, Tacko Fall and the other guys at the end of the bench, being inside the NBA bubble is challenging on several levels
Raptors find silver lining heading into Game 3 vs Celtics
Toronto guard Kyle Lowry knows the situation is bad
Smart sparks late surge as Celtics top Raptors for 2-0 series lead
Marcus Smart scores 16 of his 19 points in the fourth quarter as the Celtics use a 29-9 run to put defending NBA champion Toronto in a 2-0 hole.