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While N.B.A. Plays in Abu Dhabi, Critics Cry Foul

The league has held preseason games in the United Arab Emirates for three years. It says its impact has been positive, but others say it’s helping a repressive regime.

By Tania Ganguli and Hilary Swift

Basketball Boston Celtics Brown, Jaylen (1996- ) Miami Heat National Basketball Assn Tatum, Jayson (1998- )

Celtics Hit Another Dead End, With No Clear Path Forward This Time

A team with N.B.A. championship aspirations fell short against Miami. Tough calls and new contracts await.

By Sopan Deb

Basketball Boston Celtics Brown, Jaylen (1996- ) Butler, Jimmy Denver Nuggets Martin, Caleb (1995- ) Mazzulla, Joe (1988- ) Miami Heat Oladipo, Victor Playoff Games Records and Achievements Smart, Marcus Tatum, Jayson (1998- ) Udoka, Ime Vincent, Gabe (1996- )

Miami Heat Beat Boston Celtics in Game 7 to Advance to NBA Finals

The Heat are just the second eighth seed to reach the N.B.A. championship series. They beat Boston, the No. 2 seed, in the Eastern Conference finals.

By Scott Cacciola

Basketball Boston Celtics Brown, Jaylen (1996- ) Butler, Jimmy Martin, Caleb (1995- ) Mazzulla, Joe (1988- ) Miami Heat NBA Championship Playoff Games Smart, Marcus Spoelstra, Erik Strus, Max Tatum, Jayson (1998- ) Vincent, Gabe (1996- )

Boston Celtics Finally Look Like They Want to Beat the Miami Heat

Boston hadn’t looked like the team that went to the N.B.A. finals last season — or like a team that wanted to get there this year.

By Scott Cacciola

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