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Boston Celtics head coach Doc Rivers argues a call by an official during the first half of a second-round NBA playoff basketball game against the Orlando Magic in Orlando, Fla., Friday, May 8, 2009.(AP Photo/John Raoux)

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Boston Celtics center Kendrick Perkins, left, fouls Orlando Magic guard J.J. Redick, center, by grabbing his face as Hedo Turkoglu, of Turkey, watches during the first half of a second-round NBA playoff basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Friday, May 8, 2009. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

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Boston Celtics guard Ray Allen (20) passes the ball around Orlando Magic guard Courtney Lee (11) during the first half of a second round NBA playoff basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Friday, May 8, 2009.(AP Photo/John Raoux)

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Orlando Magic guard Courtney Lee (11) drives to the basket past Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce during the first half of a second-round NBA playoff basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Friday, May 8, 2009.(AP Photo/John Raoux)

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Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard (12) takes a shot over Boston Celtics center Kendrick Perkins during the first half of a second-round NBA playoff basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Friday, May 8, 2009.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

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Boston Celtics forward Glen Davis, left, tries to find a way around Orlando Magic forward Hedo Turkoglu, of Turkey, during the first half of a second-round NBA playoff basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Friday, May 8, 2009.(AP Photo/John Raoux)

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Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce (34) takes a shot over Orlando Magic forward Rashard Lewis during the first half of a second-round NBA playoff basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Friday, May 8, 2009.(AP Photo/John Raoux)

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Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard (12) blocks a shot by Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce (34) during the first half of a second round NBA playoff basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Friday, May 8, 2009.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

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On Wednesday, May 6, 2009, Orlando Magic's Rafer Alston, left, reaches out to slap the head of Boston Celtics' Eddie House in the second half of Game 2 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinal series in Boston. Alston was suspended for one game Thursday by the NBA for the slap. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

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On Wednesday, May 6, 2009, Orlando Magic's Rafer Alston, left, reaches out to slap the head of Boston Celtics' Eddie House in the second half of Game 2 of the NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinal series in Boston. Alston was suspended for one game Thursday by the NBA for the slap. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

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BOSTON - MAY 6: Rajon Rondo #9 of the Boston Celtics dunks the ball against Dwight Howard #12 of the Orlando Magic in Game Two of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at TD Banknorth Garden on May 6, 2009 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

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BOSTON - MAY 6: Eddie House #50 of the Boston Celtics argues with Rafer Alston #1 of the Orlando Magic after hitting a three point shot in Game Two of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs at TD Banknorth Garden on May 6, 2009 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

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