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Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (44) reacts after diving for the ball against Atlanta Hawks forward Saddiq Bey (41) during the first half of Game 4 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series, Sunday, April 23, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Brown, Tatum score 31 each; Boston beats Hawks for 3-1 lead

By Paul Newberry - Associated Press

Atlanta Hawks forward Saddiq Bey (41) looks to shoot against Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) during the first half of Game 3 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series, Friday, April 21, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Trae Young scores 32, Hawks beat Celtics to close to 2-1

By Paul Newberry - Associated Press

Washington Wizards center Kristaps Porzingis (6) goes to the basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics, Tuesday, March 28, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Kristaps Porzingis, short-handed Wizards rout Celtics 130-111

By Noah Trister - Associated Press

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, center, drives to the basket against Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe, left, and forward Cam Reddish, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Friday, March 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Steve Dykes)

Tatum scores 34, Celtics hold off Trail Blazers 126-112

By Anne M. Peterson - Associated Press

Team Giannis forward Jayson Tatum (0) dunks during the second half of the NBA basketball All-Star game Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rob Gray)

Celtics stars Tatum and Brown put on quite an All-Star show

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Referee Ashley Moyer-Gleich signals a three-point basket by Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons, Monday, Feb. 6, 2023, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Nets’ Irving drama makes other East contenders look stable

By Noah Trister - Associated Press

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) drives in for the slam dunk over Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)

Tatum has 41, Celtics push back on Antetokounmpo, Bucks

By Jimmy Golen - Associated Press

Los Angeles Clippers' Paul George (13) drives toward the basket as he is pressured by Boston Celtics' Jayson Tatum during first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Dec. 12, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Leonard, George lead Clippers over NBA-best Celtics, 113-93

By Beth Harris - Associated Press

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) drives against Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (9) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)

Brown scores 36, Tatum-less Celtics outlast Wizards

By Kyle Hightower - Associated Press

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown, center, vies for control of the ball with Washington Wizards guard Monte Morris, left, and forward Rui Hachimura in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne) **FILE**

Brown scores 24, Beal struggles as Celtics roll

By Kyle Hightower - Associated Press

Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka speaks from the bench during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets, Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022, in Boston. The Boston Celtics are planning to discipline coach Ime Udoka, likely with a suspension, because of an improper relationship with a member of the organization, two people with knowledge of the matter told The Associated Press on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022.(AP Photo/Steven Senne, File) **FILE**

Celtics suspend coach Ime Udoka for 2022-23 season

By Jimmy Golen and Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

NBA great Bill Russell reacts at a news conference as he learns the most valuable player award for the NBA basketball championships has been renamed the Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award, Feb. 14, 2009, in Phoenix. Russell has died at age 88. His family said on social media that Russell died on Sunday, July 31, 2022. Russell anchored a Boston Celtics dynasty that won 11 titles in 13 years. (AP Photo/Matt York, file) **FILE**

LOVERRO: Bill Russell built his legacy off the court from life lessons

By Thom Loverro

Bill Russell of the Boston Celtics is shown in 1968. Russell has died at age 88. His family said on social media that Russell died on Sunday, July 31, 2022. Russell anchored a Boston Celtics dynasty that won 11 titles in 13 years. (AP Photo) **FILE**

NBA great and Celtics legend Bill Russell dies at 88

By Jimmy Golen - Associated Press

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, left, shoots against Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins during the second half of Game 5 of basketball's NBA Finals in San Francisco, Monday, June 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn, Pool) **FILE**

Grueling playoffs take toll on Celtics in NBA Finals

By Josh Dubow - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, right, celebrates with forward Draymond Green (23) during the first half of Game 1 of basketball's NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics in San Francisco, Thursday, June 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)

Wiggins delivers on both ends, Warriors lead NBA Finals 3-2

By Janie McCauley - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry, 30, reacts after hitting a three pointer during the fourth quarter of Game 4 of basketball's NBA Finals, in Boston, Mass., on Friday, June 10, 2022. (Carlos Avila Gonzalez/San Francisco Chronicle via AP) **FILE**

Containing Curry key for Celtics in taking NBA Finals edge

By Janie McCauley - Associated Press

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) attempts to block a shot by Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) during the first quarter of Game 4 of basketball's NBA Finals, Friday, June 10, 2022, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Curry scores 43 to beat Boston, Warriors tie NBA Finals 2-2

By Jimmy Golen - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) puts up a shot against Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III (44) during the second half of Game 3 of basketball's NBA Finals, Wednesday, June 8, 2022, in Boston. (Kyle Terada/Pool Photo via AP)

Celtics bigger, stronger, faster than Warriors in Game 3 win

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) and guard Marcus Smart, top, battle for a loose ball against Golden State Warriors guard Jordan Poole (3) and guard Stephen Curry (30) during the fourth quarter of Game 3 of basketball's NBA Finals, Wednesday, June 8, 2022, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Celtics beat Warriors 116-100, take 2-1 lead in NBA Finals

By Kyle Hightower - Associated Press

Boston Celtics center Al Horford (42) celebrates during the second half of Game 1 of basketball's NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco, Thursday, June 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn) **FILE**

LOVERRO: Horford’s success with Celtics reminds fans of Wizards’ failures

By Thom Loverro - Associated Press