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Rajon Rondo eyes up LeBron James during a 2011 Heat-Celtics game. The Celtics and Heat are both one win away from an Eastern Conference Finals showdown, but first they need to get past the 76ers and Pacers. (Damian Strohmeyer/SI)
GALLERY: Rare Photos of Rajon Rondo | LeBron James
LOWE: Pacers having problems with Heat defense
LOWE: Can Celtics overcome injuries and Sixers?
Allen Iverson steps over Tyronn Lue after making a basket in Game 1 of the 2001 NBA Finals. Iverson, a longtime Philadelphia fan favorite, is expected to attend tonight’s Game 6 between the 76ers and Celtics. (Otto Greule Jr./Getty Images)
GALLERY: Rare Photos of Allen Iverson
Timberwolves forward Kevin Garnett poses during a 1999 photo shoot with SI’s Walter Iooss Jr.
GALLERY: Rare Photos of Kevin Garnett
Bill Russell and John Havlicek pull down a rebound as Wilt Chamberlain looks on during a 1967 Celtics-76ers game. The two teams meet tonight in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference semifinals series tonight. Boston has a 1-0 series lead. (Walter Iooss Jr./SI)
Celtics forward Larry Bird shoots over the outstretched hand of Julius Erving and Darryl Dawkins during a 1980 playoff game between the Celtics and 76ers. Philadelphia and Boston fans will see another chapter of this long rivalry unfold when the two teams meet in the second round of the playoffs. Both Boston and Philadelphia won last night to advance to the second round. (Walter Iooss, Jr./SI)
GALLERY: Rare Photos of Larry Bird | Julius Erving
THOMSEN: 76ers celebration was nine years in the making
MANNIX: Vintage KG helps Celtics advance past Hawks
Larry Bird backs Dominique Wilkins into the post during Game 7 of the 1988 Eastern Conference Semifinals. Bird scored 34 points, 20 in the fourth-quarter, while Wilkins poured in 47 in a losing effort as Boston advanced to play Detroit in the Eastern Conference Finals. Are the Celtics and Hawks heading to another memorable Game 7? The Hawks survived on Tuesday with a 87-86 victory to force a Game 6 on Thursday. (Manny Millan/SI)
TROCCHI: Horford fuels Hawks to victory
GALLERY: Rare Photos of Larry Bird
Celtics forward Paul Pierce takes in the roar of the TD Garden Crowd during Sunday’s victory over the Hawks. Pierce played just over 16 minutes, but scored 24 points as the Celtics rolled 101-79 to take a 3-1 series lead. Game 5 is Tuesday night in Atlanta. (Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)
Paul Pierce pays homage to Tim Tebow in the closing moments of Tuesday’s 87-80 victory over the Hawks. Pierce scored 36 points and grabbed 14 rebounds as the Celtics tied the series at 1-1. (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
GALLERY: NBA’s Best Playoff Series | Greatest Upsets | Title Rings
Knicks guard J.R. Smith calls a timeout after diving on the Madison Square Garden floor for a loose ball. New York scored 71 points in the first half on their way to a 118-110 victory. (Chris Trotman/Getty Images)
MANNIX: Time will tell if Knicks make noise in playoffs
GALLERY: Iconic Photos of the Celtics | Knicks
Celtics forward Paul Pierce celebrates after Wednesday’s victory over Atlanta. Boston is 18-8 since the all-star break and tied for fourth in the Eastern Conference. (Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)
THOMSEN: Celtics have recast themselves as title contenders
GALLERY: Iconic Photos of the Boston Celtics
Dwyane Wade gets a technical foul during last night’s Celtics-Heat game. Boston shot 60 percent from the field on their way to a 115-107 victory. (Scott Cunningham/NBAE via Getty Images)
LOWE: Celtics hope elite D makes up for poor offense
DATER: Celtics, Heat among Top 10 in Power Rankings
GALLERY: Rare Photos of Dwyane Wade
Antoine Walker announced his retirement on Saturday. The former Kentucky Wildcat played 12 NBA seasons, mostly for the Celtics and highlighted by his championship with the Heat in 2006. Walker had been attempting an NBA comeback with the Idaho Stampede of the NBA Development League this season and averaged 9.5 points and 5 rebounds in 25 minutes per game. (Jesse D Garrabrant/Getty Images)
BALLARD: Antoine Walker brings his shimmy to the Idaho Stampede
GALLERY: Iconic Photos of the Boston Celtics
Boston’s Big Three - Ray Allen, Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce - pose for a 2008 SI photo shoot. The three are likely enjoying their last run together as Allen and Garnett are both free agents after this season. (Walter Iooss Jr./SI)
GALLERY: Iconic Photos of the Boston Celtics
Rajon Rondo shakes hands with Jeremy Lin before Sunday’s Celtics-Knicks game. Rondo dominated his counterpart, recording 18 points, 20 rebounds and 17 assists in a 115-111 overtime victory. (Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)
THOMSEN: Should Celtics trade Rondo after monster game?
VIDEO: Shaq, Barkley on whether Lakers should pursue Rondo
TRUTH AND RUMORS: Knicks planning “two-headed monster”
Lil Wayne greets Shaquille O’Neal before a 2010 Celtics-Heat game in Miami. Weezy has become a fixture at Heat games and sporting events throughout the country, as SI demonstrates with the gallery below. (Victor Baldizon/NBAE via Getty Images)
GALLERY: Lil Wayne and Sports
