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Celtics get big win in Miami

Paul Pierce hit a clutch three-pointer over LeBron James with less than a minute left to put the Celtics up by four in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Paul Pierce hit a clutch three-pointer over LeBron James with less than a minute left to put the Celtics up by four in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Getty
Miami's Dwyane Wade and Udonis Haslem hounded Paul Pierce in the first quarter. Pierce finished with 19 points, including his late-game three-pointer.
Miami's Dwyane Wade and Udonis Haslem hounded Paul Pierce in the first quarter. Pierce finished with 19 points, including his late-game three-pointer. Globe Staff / Jim Davis
Dwyane Wade and LeBron James combined for 57 of Miami's 90 points, but it wasn't enough to stop the Celtics in Game 5.
Dwyane Wade and LeBron James combined for 57 of Miami's 90 points, but it wasn't enough to stop the Celtics in Game 5. Getty Images
Kevin Garnett threw down this third-quarter dunk in spectacular fashion. Garnett led the Celtics with 26 points and 11 rebounds.
Kevin Garnett threw down this third-quarter dunk in spectacular fashion. Garnett led the Celtics with 26 points and 11 rebounds. Reuters
Rajon Rondo got tied up with Miami's Shane Battier on the floor as they battled for a loose ball in the first quarter. Rondo had 7 points with 13 assists.
Rajon Rondo got tied up with Miami's Shane Battier on the floor as they battled for a loose ball in the first quarter. Rondo had 7 points with 13 assists. Globe Staff / Barry Chin
Chris Bosh returned from an abdominal strain and drew a standing ovation when he entered off the bench. Bosh finished with 9 points and 7 rebounds.
Chris Bosh returned from an abdominal strain and drew a standing ovation when he entered off the bench. Bosh finished with 9 points and 7 rebounds. Globe Staff / Jim Davis
Brandon Bass added 10 points for the Celtics, including this bucket he scored off an offensive rebound in the second quarter.
Brandon Bass added 10 points for the Celtics, including this bucket he scored off an offensive rebound in the second quarter. Globe Staff / Barry Chin
Mickael Pietrus reacted after hitting a big second-half shot. Pietrus led the Boston bench in scoring with 13 points.
Mickael Pietrus reacted after hitting a big second-half shot. Pietrus led the Boston bench in scoring with 13 points. Globe Staff / Jim Davis
Miami's Shane Battier fouled Ray Allen in the final seconds. Allen sunk both free throws and a possession later, Kevin Garnett hit two more to seal the win.
Miami's Shane Battier fouled Ray Allen in the final seconds. Allen sunk both free throws and a possession later, Kevin Garnett hit two more to seal the win. Globe Staff / Barry Chin
Captain Paul Pierce celebrated with Doc Rivers and the Boston bench as the final buzzer sounded with Boston ahead, 94-90.
Captain Paul Pierce celebrated with Doc Rivers and the Boston bench as the final buzzer sounded with Boston ahead, 94-90. Globe Staff / Jim Davis
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