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Celtics bounce the 76ers, will face Miami

Rajon Rondo had a triple-double as the Boston Celtics eliminated Philadelphia and will head to Miami to face Lebron James and the Heat on Monday.

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The Celtics defeated the Philadelphia 76ers, 85-75, and will face the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference finals.

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Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals will be Monday in Miami.

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Rajon Rondo had a triple-double for the Celtics.

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Rondo rebounded from his worst performance of the playoffs in Game 6.

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Kevin Garnett had 18 points and 13 rebounds.

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Kevin Garnett attempted to keep possession of the ball while surrounded by 76ers defenders.

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Garnett aimed over Philadelphia defenders in the second quarter.

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Rajon Rondo and Philadelphia's Thaddeus Young battled for the ball in the third quarter.

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Paul Pierce drove to the basket in the first quarter.

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Celtics coach Glenn "Doc" Rivers argued a call in the first half.

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