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2017 NBA first-round playoff series previews

Denver Post | April 13, 2017

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Capsules and predictions for the NBA’s first-round playoff series, starting this weekend:

Jimmy Butler #21 of the Chicago Bulls tries to knock the ball away from Isaiah Thomas #4 of the Boston Celtics at the United Center on Feb. 16, 2017 in Chicago.

No. 1 BOSTON CELTICS (53-29) vs. No. 8 CHICAGO BULLS (41-41)

Season series: Split, 2-2.

Story line: It’s Boston’s first time as the No. 1 seed in the East since 2008 — which was also the last time the Celtics hoisted the Larry O’Brien Trophy to end the season.

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