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Boston Celtics: 4 storylines that defined a memorable 2017-18 season

By Dylan Woods

BOSTON, MA - MAY 27: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics reacts as he stands next to LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the second half during Game Seven of the 2018 NBA Eastern Conference Finals at TD Garden on May 27, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - MAY 27: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics reacts as he stands next to LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the second half during Game Seven of the 2018 NBA Eastern Conference Finals at TD Garden on May 27, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images) /
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A Game 7 to forget

For all their fight in the regular season, the Celtics had earned the right to play their biggest game in years back home. They had gone 10-0 so far in the playoffs, one more win couldn’t hurt.

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It was time for the King to go down. For a short time, it looked like that prophecy might come true. In the first quarter, the crowd was as rowdy as ever. Jayson Tatum was having another great game. Like every game so far, the Cavs couldn’t hit a shot in Boston. The Celtics had a five point lead. Everything was going to be fine.

The lead got up to double digits. Still, it was looking like every other game in Boston, a blowout win for the Celtics.

But somewhere in that second quarter, the magical powers of Game 7 started to run their course. The best player stepped it up. The game got close, so tight that fans on both sides couldn’t help but here their heartbeat pounding.

It was the opposite of beautiful basketball. The Cavs could only do what they had done for the past four seasons, put it in LeBron’s hands and hope for the best. It worked. LeBron got a few whistles. He made some great plays. Luckily for him, some of his teammates made a few big shots late in the game.

But in no way did the Cavaliers come into Boston and steal Game 7 from the Celtics. They came into TD Garden, played a below average game, and watched the Celtics hand them a victory.

Jayson Tatum dunked on LeBron. Then he hit a three, the Celtics were up one. A few minutes later the game was over, and the Boston Celtics had lost by 8.

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