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Boston Celtics land safely in Oklahoma City after threat to plane

The Celtics received a bomb threat to their plane while flying from Boston to Oklahoma City, but landed without incident, Jay King of masslive.com reported, quoting a team spokesman as saying the team is “all fine.”

“The Celtics became aware of the threat during the flight, but were still able to proceed to Oklahoma City as planned,” King wrote. “After landing, the proper steps were taken to ensure the safety of everyone on the aircraft. A search of the plane and luggage turned up nothing ominous, according to the Celtics spokesman, and the players, coaches and staffers were taken off the plane by a bus.

“Someone on the flight described the scene as ‘nerve-wracking,’ ‘crazy’ and ‘certainly not something you anticipate.’ After about 15 or 20 minutes at the fire department, the Celtics were transported safely to the team hotel.”

The FBI is investigating, according to masslive.com.

The Celtics play the Thunder on Sunday.

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