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After Bill Russell’s retirement, the Boston Celtics hit a rough patch—missing the playoffs in 1970—but rebuilt steadily, returning to the Eastern Conference Finals in 1973 and dominating the regular season in 1974. Facing powerhouse Milwaukee Bucks and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, they overcame gritty playoff battles, including a nail-biting first-round scare against the Braves and a commanding Finals series where coach Tommy Heinsohn’s defensive tweak stifled Kareem, allowing young stars like Dave Cowens to lead them to their first title since Russell’s era—a triumph proving greatness can be reborn without its legend.

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