INDIANAPOLIS - The rest of the NBA has no regard for the Celtics’ lofty goals or the fact they may be a step slow and ailing in the second game in two nights. The rest of the NBA has no sympathy. They thirst to knock off a championship contender. (Full article: 775 words)

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