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Danny Ainge will pursue Roy Hibbert as a restricted free agent One of the Celtics' downfalls against the Heat was their inability to prevent second-chance opportunities. Hibbert, a much-improved 7-foot-2-inch center who averaged 8.8 rebounds per game this season for the Pacers, would be a perfect fit. He's also an excellent shot-blocker and a good passer. But luring him to Boston will be difficult; he's a restricted free agent, and it's hard to imagine Larry Bird letting Ainge steal his center.
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By Chad Finn, Boston.com Staff

Danny Ainge will pursue Roy Hibbert as a restricted free agent

One of the Celtics' downfalls against the Heat was their inability to prevent second-chance opportunities. Hibbert, a much-improved 7-foot-2-inch center who averaged 8.8 rebounds per game this season for the Pacers, would be a perfect fit. He's also an excellent shot-blocker and a good passer. But luring him to Boston will be difficult; he's a restricted free agent, and it's hard to imagine Larry Bird letting Ainge steal his center.