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Kenny Anderson shot 8-for-14 and dished out seven assists.
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Erick Strickland, Rodney Rogers and Kenny Anderson were strong down the stretch, but Boston couldn't stave off elimination and lost 96-88 to New Jersey in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Friday. Anderson scored 18 points, and Rogers and Strickland combined for 27 points off the bench.

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Celtics Pushed to the Edge

Erick Strickland's free throws cut Boston's deficit to one in the early stages of the fourth quarter, but the Nets took off on a 20-1 run as the Celtics lost 103-92 Wednesday in New Jersey. Paul Pierce scored 24 points and Rodney Rogers added 20 off the bench. With the win, the Nets moved within one of the Eastern Conference title.

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Celtics Come Up Short

The Celtics once again played comeback kids, erasing a deficit of as many as 15, but came up a bit short in Game 4, 94-92. Paul Pierce, who led the Celtics with 31 points, missed two free throws in the final seconds, as the Nets held on. Antoine Walker also had a big night for the C's with 30 points.

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Man of Steal

May 26: On this date in 1987, Larry Bird's steal and dish to Dennis Johnson with five seconds remaining sparked Boston to a thrilling come-from-behind victory over the Pistons in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals.

Celtics.com's Q&A with Dennis "D.J." Johnson

Historic Night at the FleetCenter

Down by 21 at the end of three quarters, the Celtics pulled off the impossible, outscoring the Nets 41-16 in the final period to take a 94-90 win in Game 3. Paul Pierce led the way with 19 in the fourth quarter, as the Celtics not only got the win but also a place in the record books, as the greatest comeback story in NBA playoff history.

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Battie Drives Nets Batty

"People have said we don't have interior defense," Antoine Walker said after Game 2 on Tuesday. "I think Tony Battie answered them tonight." Battie had 12 rebounds and five blocks in only 26 minutes as the Celtics won 93-86 in New Jersey to even the Eastern Conference Finals at a game apiece. Walker had 26 points and 11 rebounds for Boston.

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Celtics Drop Series Opener

Paul Pierce and Antoine Walker scored 27 points apiece, but the Celtics couldn't contain the Nets in a 104-97 road loss Sunday in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Tony Battie had 11 rebounds and four blocks for Boston.

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Meet the Nets

Over the next two weeks, you may develop a love/hate relationship with some or all of the New Jersey Nets. Celtics.com breaks down the roster.

Different Strokes for Different Folks

Kenny Anderson, Tony Delk and Erick Strickland have different views on how they will cover Jason Kidd in the Eastern Conference Final.

We're Gonna Party Like it's 1988

Larry Bird. The Wonder Years. 14 seasons have past since the Celtics appeared in the Eastern Conference Finals. Celtics.com takes a look back at what was going on in the world the last time the Green played in the NBA's version of "The Final Four".

ROUND 2: Celtics 4, Pistons 1

Game 5:

Paul Pierce and Eric Williams celebrate the Game 5 victory.
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Celtics 2002 Playoffs photo gallery

Video Vote: Vote for Pierce's block

NBA.com Playoff Section 2002

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Extras:

Game 5 draws record numbers for FOX Sports Net

Anderson takes charge

Williams becomes key cog in Green's offense

Signs of the Times: Fan photos

ROUND 1: Celtics 3, Sixers 2

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Sixers.com: Postgame quotes

Extras:

Alive at Five: Last time Celtics faced deciding Game 5 was 11 years ago

Celtics 2002 Playoffs photo gallery

Celtics clamp down on Iverson

The Answer's Answer: How Iverson has responded to sub-20-point performances

Celtics-Sixers fun facts

The Consummate Champion: Celtics legend Bill Russell chats online with NBA.com about 2002 Playoffs

Photo Gallery: Where's Walton? comes to Boston

More Celtics playoff photos

Renewing the Feud: Rivalry with Sixers sparked again

Getting to Know the Competition: Sixers bios

Inside the Numbers: Celtics.com goes beyond the facts and figures

Sixers.com breaks down the series

Celtics great Bill Russell analyzes the Eastern Conference, Celtics' chances

This Date in Celtics History

It was on this date in Celtics history that Bob Cousy played his last game as a Celtic.

This season was full of memorable moments for the Celtics, take a look at ten of them here. Then e-mail your choices for the season's best moment to Celtics.com, and we will post your comments within the coming days.

Celtics players pick their top moments from the season

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