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Cavaliers vs. Warriors III: NBA Finals matchup is no surprise May 26, 2017 | 2:30 AM

Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) soars to the basket over Celtics forward Jae Crowder, left, and center Kelly Olynyk (41) during the second half of Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals, on Thursday, May 25, 2017, in Boston.

LeBron breaks Michael Jordan's playoff scoring record May 26, 2017 | 12:45 AM

Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James (23) drives on Boston Celtics' Marcus Smart (36) during the second half of Game 4 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals, Tuesday, May 23, 2017, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

LeBron James says conversation in the NBA is always focused on who’s the greatest May 25, 2017 | 2:52 PM

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue reacts against the Boston Celtics during the second half of Game 3 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals, Sunday, May 21, 2017, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Tyronn Lue says Brad Stevens's Celtics are harder to defend than the Warriors May 25, 2017 | 1:51 PM

NBA All-Star game coming to Charlotte in 2019 May 24, 2017 | 11:20 AM

Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas looks to pass the ball as Cleveland Cavaliers guard Iman Shumpert, left, defends during the first half of Game 2 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals, Friday, May 19, 2017, in Boston. Thomas did not return in the second half due to a strained right hip. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Isaiah Thomas visits specialist, surgery undecided May 23, 2017 | 10:30 PM

Celtics at Wahlburgers in Cleveland

Wahlburgers provided a 'sanctuary' for a few Celtics in Cleveland May 23, 2017 | 4:58 PM

In this May 18, 2017 photo, Adibeh Ghosn, and her daughter Samar survey damage at their house at the mountain resort town of Zabadani in the Damascus countryside, Syria. Once a popular summer resort famed for its fruit trees and favored by tourists from rich Gulf Arab countries, Zabadani is now a deserted, endless vista of pulverized buildings after thousands of rebels were driven out along with the town's original inhabitants. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

10 things to know for today May 23, 2017 | 8:18 AM

Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry points to Boston Celtics' Jaylen Brown during the second half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, March 8, 2017, in Oakland, Calif. Boston won,99-86.

Steph Curry on NBA Finals matchup: 'We all know, obviously, who we're going to play' May 23, 2017 | 3:31 AM

Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James (23) looks to drive against Boston Celtics' Jae Crowder (99) during the first half of Game 3 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals, Sunday, May 21, 2017, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

'He's human': Cavs coach defends LeBron after 'weird' loss May 22, 2017 | 11:36 PM

A Celtics fan shows his support for the away team in Cleveland.

The Celtics finally got their first lead against the Cavs May 21, 2017 | 9:06 PM

Boston creamed: Cavs back home after demolishing Celtics May 20, 2017 | 1:41 PM

Amid cancer recurrence, Holly Rowe gets extension at ESPN May 19, 2017 | 11:10 AM

Kobe gets high school students out of final exam with a retweet May 19, 2017 | 9:58 AM

Paul Pierce celebrates with the NBA Finals MVP trophy after defeating the Los Angeles Lakers in Game Five of the 2008 NBA Finals on June 17, 2008.

Paul Pierce was the Celtics' original choice to be the team representative at the lottery May 18, 2017 | 7:07 PM

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James leaves the court after Game 1 of the team's NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals against the Boston Celtics, Wednesday, May 17, 2017, in Boston. The Cavaliers won 117-104. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

LeBron, Cavs have reeling Celtics in must-win for Game 2 May 18, 2017 | 6:26 PM

BOSTON, MA - MAY 17: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts in the second half against the Boston Celtics during Game One of the 2017 NBA Eastern Conference Finals at TD Garden on May 17, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Where's the drama? Blowouts the rule in these NBA playoffs May 18, 2017 | 6:14 PM

Boston, MA - 5/15/2017 - (4th quarter) Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) and Boston Celtics forward Jae Crowder (99) react after Thomas nailed a three pointer for the 94-81 lead during the fourth quarter. The Boston Celtics host the Washington Wizards in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals at TD Garden. - (Barry Chin/Globe Staff), Section: Sports, Reporter: Adam Himmelsbach, Topic: 16Celtics-Wizards, LOID: 8.3.2508922496.

Isaiah Thomas makes All-NBA second team May 18, 2017 | 6:08 PM

Former NBA basketball player Shaquille O'Neal sits off-set on a break from taping a commercial in Atlanta, Tuesday, April 18, 2017. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Shaquille O'Neal gave 100 video doorbells to Framingham police May 18, 2017 | 3:13 PM

BPL used book spine 'smack talk' to defend the Celtics' playoff loss May 18, 2017 | 2:45 PM

NBA Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum, front left, shakes hands with Boston Celtics co-owner Wyc Grousbeck, right, after the Celtics won the first pick at the NBA lottery Tuesday, May 16, 2017, in New York.

A roundup of mock drafts following the NBA lottery May 18, 2017 | 5:00 AM

Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James smiles in the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls, Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Harvard study: LeBron is great for local bars and restaurants May 17, 2017 | 4:06 PM

Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) celebrates with Al Horford during the second half of Game 7 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series Boston, Monday, May 15, 2017. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

America's next favorite NBA star: Isaiah Thomas May 17, 2017 | 3:06 PM

Boston MA 3/1/17 Boston Celtics Isaiah Thomas drives to the basket on Cleveland Cavaliers Kyrie Irving during first quarter action at TD Garden. (Photo by Matthew J. Lee/Globe staff)
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4 things to watch as the Eastern Conference finals get underway May 16, 2017 | 11:40 PM

Watch Brian Scalabrine and Celtics fans celebrate the No. 1 pick May 16, 2017 | 10:04 PM

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Paul Pierce reacts on Twitter to Celtics getting No. 1 pick May 16, 2017 | 9:33 PM

NBA Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum, left, watches as Boston Celtics co-owner Wyc Grousbeck, right, reacts after the learning the Celtics had won the first pick in the NBA basketball draft, at the draft lottery Tuesday, May 16, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Celtics win NBA draft lottery, have No. 1 overall pick May 16, 2017 | 8:58 PM

Former Boston Celtics star Tommy Heinsohn listens as the Celtics are awarded the No. 5 pick in the 2007 NBA Draft Lottery.

A list of who the Celtics have sent to the NBA Draft Lottery in years past May 16, 2017 | 6:54 PM

Boston Celtics President of Basketball Operations Danny Ainge pauses while answering a reporter's question at the baskeball team's training facility in Waltham, Mass., Tuesday, May 17, 2016. The team was awarded the third NBA draft pick in the lottery. The Celtics have never won the first pick in the draft. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Celtics, Lakers, 76ers have plenty riding on the NBA lottery May 16, 2017 | 2:13 AM

Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) is surrounded by Cleveland Cavaliers during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Wednesday, April 5, 2017. The Cavaliers defeated the Celtics 114-91. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Celtics vs. Cavs: Here’s the Eastern Conference finals schedule May 15, 2017 | 11:15 PM