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The Celtics are counting on a return home to help repair their numerous flaws in a crucial Game 5 on Wednesday against the Cavaliers, who evened the conference semifinal with two victories in Cleveland. But the right to play two of the remaining three games in Boston -- if the series goes the distance -- is one of the few advantages left over from the across-the-board gains the Celtics made during the regular season. (link)

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