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NBA 2021 season: Boston Celtics beat Milwaukee Bucks, Miami Heat lose to Orlando Magic

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by A.P.

The Boston Celtics won their NBA season-opener against the Milwaukee Bucks after Jayson Tatum hit a late three-pointer in a thrilling finale.

The Celtics had a 17-point lead going into the final quarter and held off the Bucks when Tatum landed from 28 feet.

It clinched a 122-121 win, although the Bucks missed the chance to tie when Giannis Antetokounmpo missed a free throw with less than a second left.

Last season’s NBA finalists the Miami Heat lost 113-107 to the Orlando Magic.

Evan Fournier scored 25 points and Aaron Gordon chipped in with 20 for hosts Magic.

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