HIGHLIGHTS: Sam Hauser hits the big three early in return to court
HIGHLIGHTS: Sam Hauser hits the big three early in return to court
Sam Hauser hits a clutch three-pointer during the first quarter of Celtics-Knicks Game 5 in his first game back after dealing with an ankle injury.HIGHLIGHTS: Sam Hauser hits the big three early in return to court originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
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- USA Today
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