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Boston Celtics history includes 2020 playoff loss and player milestone

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Boston Celtics history includes 2020 playoff loss and player milestone
Summary

On this date in 2020, the Boston Celtics lost Game 3 of the NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals to the Toronto Raptors. The 104-103 defeat followed a last-second three-point shot by OG Anunoby after an assist from Kyle Lowry. Despite the result, Kemba Walker contributed 29 points for Boston, while Jaylen Brown recorded 19 points and 12 rebounds. This history also notes the 2007 passing of Woody Sauldsberry, who played 39 games for the Celtics during the 1965-66 championship season. Additionally, the date marks past franchise transactions involving the trade of Juancho Hernangomez to the San Antonio Spurs for Bol Bol and PJ Dozier.

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  • •The Celtics fell 104-103 to the Raptors in 2020.
  • •OG Anunoby secured the Toronto victory with a last-second shot.
  • •Woody Sauldsberry, a 1965-66 championship team member, passed away in 2007.
  • •Boston previously traded Juancho Hernangomez for Bol Bol and PJ Dozier.
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  • 10:00 AMYahoo Sports — Today in Boston Celtics history: Game 3 lost to Raps in Orlando bubble; Sauldsberry passes
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Today in Celtics history, the team lost Game 3 of their 2020 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Semifinals series vs. the Raptors.

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