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East Semifinals - Game 1

Follow live: Boston holding Cavs at arm's length

Boston are rested after defeating Miami in five games while Cleveland are playing on just a day's rest after their Game 7 win over Orlando, in which they rallied from an 18-point deficit. The Celtics won the season series 2-1, with the Cavaliers' win notable for their rally that ended Boston's 11-game winning streak.

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