Celtics fans show Doc Rivers the love in his return

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Clippers head coach Doc Rivers was greeted as he entered TD Garden Wednesday.

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Rivers acknowledged fans before the game.

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Celtics head coach Brad Stevens shook hands with Rivers before the game.

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Rivers acknowledged fans during a video tribute to him after the first quarter.

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Celtics shooting guard Jeff Green slammed down a two points in the first half.

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Jared Sullinger looked for an outlet as he was triple covered in the first half.

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Jeff Green worked against a double team in the second half.

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Jordan Crawford was fouled as he went up for a layup by Clippers shooting guard Willie Green.

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Clippers power forward Blake Griffin threw down a dunk.

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Brandon Bass was excited after a three-pointer by Avery Bradley brought the Celtics within two points in the fourth quarter.

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Rajon Rondo disagreed with a call while watching from the Celtics bench.

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Avery Bradley tried to fight through a pick set by Blake Griffin asChris Paul headed for the basket.

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Blake Griffin fell over the back of Brandon Bass after a missed basket in the second half.

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Blake Griffin threaded the Celtics’ defense en route to a layup in the second half.

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Blake Griffin was fouled by Jordan Crawford at the end of the third quarter.

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Jordan Crawford dished off a no-look pass to Brandon Bass in the second half.

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Brad Stevens and Doc Rivers got together at the end of the game.

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Rajon Rondo spoke with Doc Rivers at the end of the game.