BOSTON (AP) — V.J. Edgecombe had 30 points and 10 rebounds while playing through pain after taking a hard fall early in the game, Tyrese Maxey scored 29 points and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Boston Celtics 111-97 on Tuesday night to tie their playoff series at one game apiece. Edgecombe connected on six of the 76ers’ […]
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Celtics end Pistons’ winning streak at a franchise record-tying 13 with 117-114 victory
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown, Derrick White and the Boston Celtics ended Detroit’s winning streak at a franchise record-tying 13, outlasting Cade Cunningham and the Pistons 117-114 on Wednesday night. The Eastern Conference-leading Pistons squandered a chance to break the record they share with the 1989-90 and 2003-04 championship teams. […]
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NBA approves sale of Boston Celtics to private equity mogul Bill Chisholm for record $6.1 billion
BOSTON (AP) — The NBA on Wednesday unanimously approved the sale of the Boston Celtics to a group led by private equity mogul Bill Chisholm, a deal that values the franchise at more than $6.1 billion — the largest ever for an American professional sports team. The league said the transaction is expected to close shortly. When […]
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Celtics forward Jayson Tatum seen without boot or brace at Patriots training camp
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Jayson Tatum was at spotted practice on Wednesday —- just not on a basketball court. The Celtics star made an appearance at the New England Patriots’ joint training camp practice with the Washington Commanders. Tatum, who had surgery in May to repair the ruptured right Achilles tendon injury he suffered in […]
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Knicks beat Celtics 119-81 in Game 6 and advance to face Pacers in Eastern Conference finals
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks viewed reaching the Eastern Conference finals as just another step in a season that’s not over. It’s not time to celebrate. Try telling that to the thousands of fans dancing and chanting inside and on the streets all […]
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White scores 34 to help Celtics stave off elimination with 127-102 Game 5 win over Knicks
BOSTON (AP) — Before the Boston Celtics took the floor without their biggest star on a night they had to win, Joe Mazzulla implored his players to just pour everything they had into winning one game. They did, and the defending NBA champions earned another chance to extend their season. Derrick White had 34 points, […]
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Tatum to miss remainder of playoffs after Achilles tendon surgery, imperiling Celtics’ repeat hopes
BOSTON (AP) — Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum had surgery Tuesday to repair a ruptured right Achilles tendon that will sideline him for the remainder of the playoffs, the team announced. The Celtics announced the extent of Tatum’s injury and the surgery a day after the six-time All-Star went down in the Celtics’ 121-113 Game 4 loss to the […]
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Celtics rout Knicks 115-93 to cut New York’s lead to 2-1 in the Eastern Conference semifinals
By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Jayson Tatum had 22 points, nine rebounds and seven assists, Payton Pritchard scored 23 points and the Boston Celtics easily got their first win in the Eastern Conference semifinals by routing the New York Knicks 115-93 on Saturday in Game 3. The Celtics went 20 […]
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Knicks take a 2-0 lead over the Celtics after coming from 20 down again to win 91-90
BOSTON (AP) — For the second straight game, the New York Knicks found themselves in a hole the Boston Celtics have rarely let teams out of this season. The Knicks again found a way — almost the same way, in fact — to pull off the improbable. And now they are two wins away from […]
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Tatum and Brown pace Celtics past Magic 107-98 to take a 3-1 series lead
By DICK SCANLON Associated Press ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Jayson Tatum had 37 points and 14 rebounds, Jaylen Brown added 21 points and 11 rebounds and the Boston Celtics took a 3-1 lead in their NBA playoff series with a 107-98 win over the Orlando Magic on Sunday night. Kristaps Porzingis scored 19 points, including […]
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Celtics’ Jayson Tatum could miss 1st playoff game of his career when Boston hosts Game 2 vs. Orlando
BOSTON (AP) — Celtics star Jayson Tatum could miss the first playoff game of his career when Boston hosts the Orlando Magic in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series on Wednesday. The six-time All-Star remained listed as doubtful Wednesday morning with a bone bruise in his right wrist that he suffered in the fourth […]
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Heat extend winning streak to 6 games and snap Celtics’ 9-game streak with 124-103 victory
BOSTON (AP) — Tyler Herro had 25 points and nine assists and the Miami Heat extended their season-best winning streak to six games with a 124-103 victory over the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night. Bam Adebayo had 21 points for Miami, which had seven players finish in double figures to cap a 3-0 road trip. […]
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As the Celtics near NBA record for 3s in a season, a look inside the numbers from beyond the arc
By TIM REYNOLDS AP Basketball Writer The Boston Celtics almost certainly will connect on a history-making 3-pointer sometime this week. It’s likely to happen Wednesday against the Miami Heat. If not, then it’ll be Friday against the Phoenix Suns. It’s coming. It’s inevitable. This year’s Celtics — the defending NBA champions — will go into […]
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Celtics beat Grizzlies 117-103 and complete the first 6-0 trip in franchise history
By CLAY BAILEY Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Jayson Tatum had 25 points and 14 rebounds, Al Horford scored 26 points and the Boston Celtics swept a six-game road trip for the first time in franchise history with a 117-103 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night. Victories at Utah, Portland, Sacramento, Phoenix, […]
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Tatum’s 29 points, 10 rebounds powers Celtics past Spurs for eighth straight victory, 121-111
By RAUL DOMINGUEZ Associated Press SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Jayson Tatum had 29 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists and the Boston Celtics won their eighth straight, beating the San Antonio Spurs 121-111 on Saturday night. Jrue Holiday had 21 points, six rebounds and six assists for Boston. Seven of the eight Celtics who played […]
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Celtics extend their winning streak to 5 games with a 129-116 win over Trail Blazers
By ERIK GARCÍA GUNDERSEN Associated Press PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Jayson Tatum had 30 points, nine assists and nine rebounds and the Boston Celtics extended their winning streak to five games with a 129-116 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday. Sam Hauser shot 8 for 10 from long distance and scored 24 points, […]
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Jayson Tatum scores 22, Celtics hold off Cavaliers 112-105 in matchup of Eastern Conference’s best
By TOM WITHERS Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 22 points, Derrick White added 20 and the Boston Celtics showed their championship makeup down the stretch with a 112-105 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night in a matchup of the Eastern Conference’s top teams. The defending NBA titlists executed in the […]
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Kristaps Porzingis finishes with 34 points, carrying Celtics over Bulls 122-100
By KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Kristaps Porzingis scored 26 of his season-high 34 points in the first half, and the Boston Celtics coasted to a 122-100 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night. The 7-foot-2 Porzingis made a season-best eight 3-point shots in 14 attempts with 11 rebounds over 33 minutes, helping […]
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Brown and Tatum lead Celtics past Clippers 117-113 in overtime with both teams missing starters
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Jaylen Brown scored 25 points, Jayson Tatum added 24 and the Boston Celtics rallied past the Los Angeles Clippers 117-113 in overtime on Wednesday night when both teams were missing key players. Derrick White added 20 points and Sam Hauser had 15, tying his season […]
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The Celtics hand the Warriors their most lopsided home loss in 40 years with a 125-85 win
By JOSH DUBOW AP Sports Writer SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 22 points, Kristaps Porzingis had 18 and the Boston Celtics handed the Golden State Warriors their most lopsided home loss in 40 years with a 125-85 victory on Monday. The Celtics built a double-digit lead early and put the game away with […]
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Jayson Tatum scores 30 as Celtics break out of shooting slump in 121-94 win over Magic
BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 30 points and the Boston Celtics ran past the Orlando Magic 121-94 on Friday night. With freshman star Cooper Flagg and his Duke teammates looking on from the stands, Tatum, a former Blue Devils standout, went 12 of 21 from the floor to help Boston break out of a recent shooting […]
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Barrett stars as Raptors beat Celtics 110-97 to snap 10-game losing streak against Boston
By IAN HARRISON Associated Press TORONTO (AP) — RJ Barrett had 22 points and 10 rebounds, and the Toronto Raptors snapped a 10-game losing streak against Boston with a 110-97 victory over the Celtics on Wednesday night. Jakob Poeltl added 16 points and 11 rebounds as the Raptors won consecutive games for the third time. […]
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Celtics withstand return of Zion Williamson and beat Pelicans 120-119
BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 38 points with 11 rebounds and Kristaps Porzingis had 19 points and 11 boards on Sunday as the Boston Celtics overcame the return of Zion Williamson to the New Orleans lineup and beat the Pelicans 120-119. Trey Murphy III scored 30 points and Williamson scored 16 in his return […]
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Domantas Sabonis has 23 points and career-high 28 rebounds as Kings rally to beat Celtics 114-97
BOSTON (AP) — Domantas Sabonis had 23 points and a career-high 28 rebounds and the Sacramento Kings used a fourth quarter rally to beat the Boston Celtics 114-97 on Friday night. The victory extended Sacramento’s season-high win streak to six games. It was Sabonis’ 33rd double-double of the season and 24th game of his career […]
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Jayson Tatum scores 29, Porzingis adds 25 as Celtics hold off depleted Nuggets 118-106
By PAT GRAHAM AP Sports Writer DENVER (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 29 points, Kristaps Porzingis added 25 and the Boston Celtics held off the depleted Denver Nuggets 118-106 on Tuesday night as three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic sat out because of an illness. Porzingis had 11 rebounds, while Jrue Holiday contributed 19 points. The Celtics attempted […]