The Boston Celtics made a massive step towards the NBA Finals, beating the Miami Heat in Game 5 of their series. The Cs are now just one win away from their first finals since 2010. That won't be an easy task, but many factors are going in their favor, the biggest one - the crowd at the TD Garden and the … Read More... about NBA Playoffs: Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics Game 6 Preview, Odds, Prediction
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