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    The Boston Celtics have set a game seven record with 22 three-pointers to eliminate the NBA champion Milwaukee Bucks 109-81 in the eastern conference basketball semi-finals

    The Boston Celtics have set a game seven record with 22 three-pointers to eliminate the NBA champion Milwaukee Bucks 109-81 in the eastern conference basketball semi-finals


    Grant Williams has scored a career-high 27 points in the match.

    The Celtics trailed early but outscored the Bucks 61-38 in the second half to cruise to victory.

    Boston will face top-seeded Miami from Wednesday in a rematch of the 2020 edition.

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