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Inside the Raptors and Celtics Discussions to Boycott Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals

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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla – The Raptors and Celtics discussed boycotting Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals in a players-only meeting between the two teams on Tuesday night.

“Boycotting the game has come up for them, as a way to try to demand a little more action,” said Raptors coach Nick Nurse. “That’s really what they want. I think there is enough attention and not quite enough action. That’s what I can sense from the discussions, their disappointment.