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Celtics 97, Rockets 92

Celtics survive in overtime

Once again, late heroics are needed to secure win

By Frank Dell’Apa

 |  Globe Staff  

  March 07, 2012

The Celtics found a way to improve their winning streak to five games Tuesday night, despite being decisively outrebounded and nearly self-destructing down the stretch against the Houston Rockets.

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