NBA Playoffs: IT double-double helps Celtics overcome Wizards, set up ECF final clash against Cavs
The Boston Celtics booked their spot in the Eastern Conference Finals with a 115-105 win over the Washington Wizards in game seven on Monday.
Isaiah Thomas had a double-double of 29 points and 12 assists in the series decider at TD Garden.
Kelly Olynyk was a vital contributor with 26 points off the bench as the Celtics set up a meeting with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
It was Olynyk, who shot 10-of-14 from the field, taking over in the fourth quarter with 14 points as the Celtics reached the conference finals for the first time since 2012.
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The Wizards were led by Bradley Beal (38 points) and John Wall, who finished with a double-double of 18 points and 11 assists.
But Wall was of eight-of-23 from the field and he finished poorly as Washington’s season came to an end.
Washington held a four-point lead with just over four minutes remaining in the third quarter, but a 13-3 Celtics run proved crucial.
Game one of the Eastern Conference Finals is on Wednesday.
