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The Boston Celtics are projected to select Iowa's Bennett Stirtz in the 2026 NBA Draft as they balance title contention with long-term plans.

"On August 18, 1992, I announced my retirement from the Boston Celtics," said Bird. "It was one of the happiest days of my life."

For the first 1:59 of Wednesday night's game, neither the Boston Celtics nor the Miami Heat missed a shot. They made seven straight baskets. Jaylen Brown went ballistic for Boston, and Bam Adebayo took on that role for Miami.