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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.

slider Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett (5) shoots against Philadelphia 76ers forward Lavoy Allen (50) and center Spencer Hawes during the second quarter of Game 7 in an NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series, Saturday, May 26, 2012, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

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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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