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Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) and guard Jaylen Brown (7) talk during the second half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series against the New York Knicks, Wednesday, May 7, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
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BRIAN MAHONEY
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4 min read
When the Boston Celtics left New York last month, they had just finished a season sweep of the Knicks that made it seem as if a postseason meeting would be a simple step on their climb back to the NBA Finals.