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Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook (4) passes the ball under pressure from Boston Celtics center Daniel Theis (27) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 8, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Tatum has 32 to help Celtics hold off Beal, Wizards 116-107

By Kyle Hightower - Associated Press

Celtics’ Walker cleared to practice following knee procedure

By KYLE HIGHTOWER - Associated Press

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) drives to the basket as Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)

Pritchard’s putback pushes Celtics past Heat, 107-105

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) drives around Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet (23) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Jan. 4, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Tatum scores 40 in Celtics’ 126-114 win over Raptors

By DICK SCANLON - Associated Press

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown, right, drives against Detroit Pistons center Mason Plumlee during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Jose Juarez)

Tatum lifts Celtics past Pistons for weekend split

By MATT SCHOCH - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 20, 2009 file photo, Sacramento Kings coach Paul Westphal looks on during an NBA basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks in Dallas. Westphal, the Hall of Fame basketball player has died. The Phoenix Suns confirmed his death Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)

Paul Westphal, Hall of Famer and NBA champion, dies at 70

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press

Detroit Pistons guard Killian Hayes (7) looks to pass the ball as Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (11) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Grant’s 24 points lead Pistons past Celtics for 1st win

By DAVE HOGG - Associated Press

Boston Celtics' Jaylen Brown (7) and Memphis Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke (15) battle for a rebound during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Brown scores career-high 42, Celtics beat Memphis 126-107

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

Boston Celtics' Jayson Tatum (0) goes to the basket against Indiana Pacers' T.J. Warren, right, during the second half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Tatum helps Celtics rally to beat Pacers 116-111

By PHILLIP B. WILSON - Associated Press

Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) reacts beside Boston Celtics' Marcus Smart (36) after missing his second free throw after being fouled with less than a second left on the clock during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Tatum hits big 3 to help Celtics beat Giannis, Bucks 122-121

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 24, 2020, file photo, Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward moves the ball on a fast break against the Orlando Magic during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla. Hayward has been a player that the Charlotte Hornets have wanted for years. On Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, they finally landed him, according to Priority Sports, the agency that represents the veteran forward. ESPN, which first reported the agreement, said Hayward would sign a four-year deal worth $120 million. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

Michael Jordan’s recruitment helped Hornets land Hayward

By STEVE REED - Associated Press

Hornets acquire Gordon Hayward, 2 draft picks from Celtics

Associated Press

FILE - Vanderbilt's Aaron Nesmith (24) dunks the ball over Missouri's Reed Nikko, bottom, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Columbia, Mo., in this Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019, file photo. Nesmith is a possible pick in the NBA Draft, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson, File)

Celtics pick Vanderbilt guard Nesmith 14th in NBA draft

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

Former Detroit college basketball star Duerod dies at age 64

Associated Press

FILE - This Sept. 30, 2018, file photo shows former Boston Celtics great Tommy Heinsohn prior to a preseason basketball game in Boston. Tommy Heinsohn, who as a Boston Celtics player, coach and broadcaster was with the team for all 17 of its NBA championships, has died. He was 86. The team confirmed Heinsohn's death on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

Hall of Famer Tommy Heinsohn, ‘ultimate Celtic,’ dies at 86

Associated Press

In this Jan. 12, 2020, file photo, Los Angeles Clippers coach Doc Rivers watches during the second quarter of the team's NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets in Denver. The Philadelphia 76ers have reached an agreement with Rivers to become their new coach. Rivers reached a deal Thursday to become the latest coach to try to lead the Sixers to their first NBA championship since 1983, a person with direct knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on Thursday on condition of anonymity because the Sixers had not formally announced the move. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File) **FILE**

Doc is in: 76ers expect Rivers to lead them to NBA title

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Miami Heat's Bam Adebayo, left, battles for a rebound along with Boston Celtics' Jaylen Brown (7) and teammate Grant Williams (12) during the second half of an NBA conference final playoff basketball game Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Back to the Finals: Heat oust Celtics, move to title series

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Boston Celtics' Kemba Walker, from left, Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown (7), and the Miami Heat's Jimmy Butler (22) look on as Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) attempts to get a shot off against the Celtics' Marcus Smart (36) during the first half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball Eastern Conference final, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

He’s a Herro: Heat top Celtics, move a game from NBA Finals

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Boston Celtics guard Kemba Walker (8) celebrates forcing a turnover against Miami Heat's Goran Dragic (7) during the second half of an NBA conference final playoff basketball game, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Heat say they’ve got to be better at the start vs Celtics

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Boston Celtics' Gordon Hayward (20) and Miami Heat's Kelly Olynyk, right, compete for control of a rebound during the first half of an NBA conference final playoff basketball game, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Crowder, Olynyk see parallels between Spoelstra, Stevens

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press