Moments of stagnation and an inability to finish off a game were on display in a 117-114 overtime loss.
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Boston has been the best defensive team in the playoffs and that must continue in the Eastern Conference finals.
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Marcus Smart played a crucial role for the Celtics against the Raptors, including a season-saving block.
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After Toronto stayed alive with a thrilling double-overtime win in Game 6, the teams meet Friday for a spot in the conference finals.
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Celtics gave Raptors the one thing they lacked in the series – hope
The Celtics were one shot away from going up 3-0 against Toronto, but a 3-pointer at the buzzer changed the tone of the series.
Raptors hit 3-pointer at buzzer to edge Celtics, 104-103
OG Anunoby makes the winning basket after catching a crosscourt inbounds pass from Kyle Lowry as Toronto avoids falling into a 3-0 series hole.