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The Celtics defeated the Philadelphia 76ers, 85-75, and will face the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference finals.

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Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals will be Monday in Miami.

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Rajon Rondo had a triple-double for the Celtics with 18 points, 10 assists, and 10 boards.

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Rondo was coming off a horrible performance in Game 6.

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Kevin Garnett pitched in with 18 points and 13 rebounds.

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Kevin Garnett challenged the Philadelphia defense as he drove to the rim.

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Paul Pierce drove to the basket in the first quarter. He had 15 points before fouling out.

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Ray Allen hit a pair of fourth-quarter 3-pointers after missing his first five attempts.

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Brandon Bass and Spencer Hawes got tangled up after Bass took a shot in the second quarter.

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Celtics coach Glenn "Doc" Rivers argued a call in the first half.

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Kevin Garnett attempted to keep possession of the ball while surrounded by 76ers defenders.

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Rajon Rondo and Philadelphia's Thaddeus Young battled for the ball in the third quarter.

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Celtics mascot Larry the Leprechaun rallied the crowd before the game.

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Paul Pierce led the pregame chant in the Celtics huddle.