Celtics

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  1. 4. Term often applied to Celtics eras
  2. 6. Phrase capturing the team’s identity
  3. 8. Ultimate goal pursued nearly every season
  4. 12. Color synonymous with the franchise
  5. 13. City tied to Irish heritage and hoops tradition
  6. 14. Distinctive hardwood surface at the Garden
  7. 18. Rafters decoration marking championships
  8. 19. “The Truth” in Celtics lore
  9. 20. Nickname shared by Boston’s arenas past and present
  10. 21. Jewelry synonymous with Celtics success
  11. 23. Coach and executive behind multiple dynasties
  12. 24. Intense forward who anchored the 2008 title run
  13. 26. NBA franchise with the most championships
  14. 27. Athletic wing known for two-way play
  15. 28. Playoff path traditionally traveled by Boston
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  1. 1. Nickname for the Pierce–Allen–Garnett era core
  2. 2. Cultural identity linked to the franchise nickname
  3. 3. Star forward drafted third overall in 2017
  4. 5. Hallmark of many Celtics title teams
  5. 7. Draft fate avoided during contender years
  6. 9. Stage for many Celtics appearances
  7. 10. Logo figure spinning a basketball
  8. 11. Surface where Boston history was made
  9. 13. Center whose rings outnumbered fingers
  10. 15. Boston arena shared with the Bruins
  11. 16. Championship goal symbolizing a historic record
  12. 17. Honor given to legendary jersey numbers
  13. 22. Emphatic finish at the rim
  14. 25. Style emphasized during title years