heat 101, celtics 88 | final

Celtics overcome by Heat

The Celtics led at various points throughout the game, but a fourth-quarter surge by the Heat ended Boston’s season.

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The Celtics’ Big Three — Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, and Ray Allen — watched in disappointment at the close of Game 7.

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Lebron James scored a long three-pointer late in the fourth quarter.

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James led the Heat with 31 points and 12 rebounds.

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Rajon Rondo went up for a shot over Dwyane Wade in the second quarter.

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LeBron James got tangled up with Brandon Bass, left, and Ray Allen.

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Celtics coach Doc Rivers watched the action.

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Rajon Rondo and Dwyane Wade both received technicals for this verbal altercation.

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Paul Pierce backed up against the defense of LeBron James.

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Kevin Garnett won the opening tip-off against LeBron James.

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Paul Pierce passed after winning a loose ball in the first quarter.

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Udonis Haslem hit a shot over Rajon Rondo.

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Ray Allen drove past Mario Chalmers.

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Paul Pierce faced triple coverage as he drove against the Heat defense.

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Miami fans cheered and held up a sign for LeBron James.

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Fans in a Boston establishment cheered as they watched Game 7.

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