The hangover from the Celtics' banner-raising celebration lasted about 1 hour 5 minutes - the length it took for the first half to be completed. Then the Celtics made a statement, confirming their identity as a defense-first team in their 90-85 victory over the Cavaliers Tuesday night. (Full article: 662 words)

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