BOSTON (AP) — Donovan Mitchell banked in a 3-pointer from a few steps beyond the top of the arc and could only shrug as he backpedaled back on defense. He followed with two baskets in the lane to give the Cleveland Cavaliers a 16-point lead. Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell shoots as...
BOSTON (AP) — When Jaylen Brown or Jayson Tatum have it going, it usually means good things for the Boston Celtics. This postseason, it’s also been opening up the floor —- and the 3-point line —- for Derrick White. That’s added a new layer to a team that was already the one to beat in the...
BOSTON (AP) — If this playoff run is about redemption for the Boston Celtics, it had to start with exacting some revenge against the Miami Heat. Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown, right, slams a dunk against Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo during the first half of Game 5 of an NBA basketball...
Brad Stevens was announced Tuesday, April 30, as the NBA's executive of the year after helping build a Boston Celtics team that posted the league's best record in the regular season. Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens (AP/File photo) It's the first such award for...
MIAMI (AP) — The good news for the Miami Heat is that the Boston Celtics might not be back in South Florida for a few months. And that’s also the bad news for the Heat. Boston Celtics guard Derrick White scores over Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro during the first half of Game 4 of an NBA...
MIAMI (AP) — For two days, the Boston Celtics lamented getting beaten on their home floor. And when they finally got to play again, they let out all the frustration. The result: a defensive masterpiece. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown each scored 22 points to lead a balanced approach, and the...
BOSTON (AP) — The Miami Heat beat Boston with an unprecedented barrage of 3-pointers on Wednesday night, April 25, to erase the home-court advantage the Celtics worked all season to establish. Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro celebrates with Caleb Martin late in the second half of Game 2 of the...
BOSTON (AP) — The Celtics spent the days leading up to their playoff matchup with Miami talking about wanting to match the physicality of a team that would be looking for an edge without star Jimmy Butler. Boston did that and then some. Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo, left, defends as Boston...
MIAMI (AP) — The chants started raining down in the fourth quarter. “We want Boston,” the Miami Heat crowd kept shouting, over and over. Chicago Bulls guard DeMar DeRozan, left, and Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro congratulate each other after the Heat beat the Bulls 112-91 in an NBA basketball...
Blake Griffin announced his retirement Tuesday, April 16, after a 14-year career that included six All-Star selections, Rookie of the Year honors and a dunk contest victory. Blake Griffin (AP/File photo) Griffin said in a social media post that he’s “thankful for every single moment” of his...
BOSTON (AP) — Jalen Brunson scored 39 points in three quarters and the New York Knicks kept up their quest to finish with the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference by beating the Boston Celtics, 118-109, on Thursday night, April 11. New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson, center, shoots next to...
BOSTON (AP) — Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens called it a no-brainer to pursue Jrue Holiday when the five-time all-defensive selection was traded from Milwaukee to Portland as part of the deal that sent Damian Lillard to the Bucks. Boston Celtics' Jrue Holiday (left) makes...
