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Celtics Live Blog: LeBron James Leads Heat into Boston for Potential Playoff Peview

Found April 24, 2012 on NESN.com: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: LeBron James,  Rajon Rondo,  Mickael Pietrus,  Kevin Garnett,  Paul Pierce,  Doc Rivers,  Dwyane Wade,  Ray Allen
TEAMS: Miami Heat,  Boston Celtics
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8 a.m.: What was anticipated as a marquee matchup of Eastern Conference heavyweights might be downgraded to little more than an exhibition. The Celtics (37-27) and the Heat (46-18) are expected to grant rest to their stars in preparation for the playoffs. Rajon Rondo could sit, as could Mickael Pietrus, Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce, although Celtics coach Doc Rivers had yet to make a decision as of Monday. Dwyane Wade could sit out the rest of the regular season to let his dislocated left index finger heal, and Ray Allen will definitely sit as the condition of his right...
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