Forsberg: "Celtics deal with abrupt ending"

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http://espn.go.com/boston/nba/story/_/id/8032543/2012-nba-playoffs-boston-celtics-deal-abrupt-end-loss-miami-heat

"My father passed away three years ago, and I haven't cried since my father passed away -- until tonight," Dooling said. "This bunch of guys, it was like a senior year of high school or something like that. It was memorable. Lifelong friendships, a lot of great moments.

"This team was very unique. We love each other, we care for each other, and, though we aren't champions this year, I think we've got hearts of champions, and that'll always keep us connected."

Maybe that's what hurts most. This team genuinely cared. These players cared about accomplishing their goals, and they cared about each other.