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Celtics tie, but don't break, NBA record with 29 3-pointers. Then they miss 13 3s in a row
Read full article: Celtics tie, but don't break, NBA record with 29 3-pointers. Then they miss 13 3s in a rowThe Boston Celtics tied the NBA record by making 29 3-pointers in their victory over the New York Knicks.
Tatum, Celtics celebrate Banner 18 by making record-tying 29 3-pointers and crushing Knicks 132-109
Read full article: Tatum, Celtics celebrate Banner 18 by making record-tying 29 3-pointers and crushing Knicks 132-109Jayson Tatum continued Boston’s Banner 18 celebration by scoring 37 points and making eight of the Celtics’ NBA record-tying 29 3-pointers as Boston ran away with a 132-109 victory over the New York Knicks on opening night.
Celtics star Jayson Tatum agrees to 5-year, $314 million supermax extension, AP source says
Read full article: Celtics star Jayson Tatum agrees to 5-year, $314 million supermax extension, AP source saysJayson Tatum has agreed to a five-year, $314 million contract extension to remain with the Boston Celtics, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press.
Cue the duck boats: Boston salutes Celtics' record 18th NBA championship with parade
Read full article: Cue the duck boats: Boston salutes Celtics' record 18th NBA championship with paradeThe Boston Celtics have celebrated their 18th NBA championship with the customary duck boat parade through the city.
Celtics have short to-do list as they look to become 1st repeat NBA champion since 2018
Read full article: Celtics have short to-do list as they look to become 1st repeat NBA champion since 2018It took more than a decade, savvy front office and draft moves, and some free agency growing pains for the Celtics to ultimately build the roster that ended their 16-year championship drought.
Celtics win 18th NBA championship with 106-88 Game 5 victory over Dallas Mavericks
Read full article: Celtics win 18th NBA championship with 106-88 Game 5 victory over Dallas MavericksJayson Tatum had 31 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds as the Celtics topped the Dallas Mavericks 106-88 to claim the franchise’s 18th championship, breaking a tie with the Los Angeles Lakers for the most in league history.
Celtics back home with chance to close out Mavericks and clinch record 18th NBA championship
Read full article: Celtics back home with chance to close out Mavericks and clinch record 18th NBA championshipThe Boston Celtics’ catastrophic performance in Game 4 of the NBA Finals gave them a chance to clinch their unprecedented 18th championship under the banners already hanging in the TD Garden rafters.
Celtics take season's worth of lessons into Game 5 of NBA Finals with latest chance to secure title
Read full article: Celtics take season's worth of lessons into Game 5 of NBA Finals with latest chance to secure titleThe Celtics picked the most inopportune time to play their worst game of the season.
Doncic fouls out and Mavericks fall into a 3-0 hole after losing to Celtics again in NBA Finals
Read full article: Doncic fouls out and Mavericks fall into a 3-0 hole after losing to Celtics again in NBA FinalsLuka Doncic fouled at when the Dallas Mavericks were making a furious comeback attempt in Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
Tatum, Brown help Celtics hold off huge Dallas rally for 106-99 win, 3-0 lead in NBA Finals
Read full article: Tatum, Brown help Celtics hold off huge Dallas rally for 106-99 win, 3-0 lead in NBA FinalsJayson Tatum scored 31 points and the Boston Celtics held off a furious Dallas rally to reach the brink of a record 18th championship with a 106-99 victory over the Mavericks for a 3-0 lead in the NBA Finals.
Celtics land the biggest punches again, top Mavericks to move 1 win from NBA title
Read full article: Celtics land the biggest punches again, top Mavericks to move 1 win from NBA titleJoe Mazzulla is a big fan of UFC matches and splices highlights of fights into some of the basketball video he shows the Boston Celtics for their video sessions.
Celtics traded for Jrue Holiday with NBA Finals in mind, and now they're 2 wins away from title
Read full article: Celtics traded for Jrue Holiday with NBA Finals in mind, and now they're 2 wins away from titleThe Boston Celtics had the NBA Finals in mind when they went out and acquired Jrue Holiday.
Celtics beat Mavericks 105-98, take 2-0 lead in NBA Finals as series heads to Dallas
Read full article: Celtics beat Mavericks 105-98, take 2-0 lead in NBA Finals as series heads to DallasJrue Holiday had 26 points and 11 rebounds, and Jayson Tatum made up for a rough shooting night with 12 assists and nine rebounds as the Boston Celtics beat the Dallas Mavericks 105-98 on Sunday night to take a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals.
Celtics rout Mavericks 107-89 in Game 1 of NBA Finals behind Brown, returning Porzingis
Read full article: Celtics rout Mavericks 107-89 in Game 1 of NBA Finals behind Brown, returning PorzingisJaylen Brown scored 22 points, Kristaps Porzingis added 20 in his first game in more than a month and the Boston Celtics powered past the Dallas Mavericks 107-89 on Thursday night in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
Redemption-minded Celtics set to match up with opportunistic Mavericks in NBA Finals
Read full article: Redemption-minded Celtics set to match up with opportunistic Mavericks in NBA FinalsThe Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics prepare to tip off the NBA Finals and the four biggest names in the series are looking at this moment through different lenses.
Celtics have followed 'craziness' of Joe Mazzulla's coaching style straight to the NBA Finals
Read full article: Celtics have followed 'craziness' of Joe Mazzulla's coaching style straight to the NBA FinalsJoe Mazzulla was thrust into a job he didn’t expect to have following former Celtics coach Ime Udoka’s suspension just days before the start of training camp last season.
After completing first quest by reaching NBA Finals, Celtics can begin thinking about championship
Read full article: After completing first quest by reaching NBA Finals, Celtics can begin thinking about championshipThe Boston Celtics completed one quest Monday night by making it back to the NBA Finals.
Celtics rally late again to close out Pacers for 4-0 sweep in Eastern Conference finals
Read full article: Celtics rally late again to close out Pacers for 4-0 sweep in Eastern Conference finalsDerrick White’s tiebreaking 3-pointer with 43 seconds left gave Boston the lead and the Celtics closed out a four-game sweep of the Indiana Pacers 105-102 to reach the NBA Finals for the second time in three years.
Jrue Holiday's finishing flurry helps Celtics beat Pacers 114-111 for 3-0 lead in East finals
Read full article: Jrue Holiday's finishing flurry helps Celtics beat Pacers 114-111 for 3-0 lead in East finalsJrue Holiday overcame an illness to convert the go-ahead three-point play with 38 seconds left, then make the game-saving steal to help the Boston Celtics rally from an 18-point deficit to beat the Indiana Pacers 114-111 on Saturday night for a 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals.
Brown matches career playoff high with 40 points, Celtics beat Pacers to take 2-0 lead in East
Read full article: Brown matches career playoff high with 40 points, Celtics beat Pacers to take 2-0 lead in EastJaylen Brown matched his career playoff high with 40 points and the Celtics beat the Indiana Pacers 126-110 to open a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals.
Pacers trying to regroup after star Tyrese Haliburton leaves Game 2 with hamstring, chest injuries
Read full article: Pacers trying to regroup after star Tyrese Haliburton leaves Game 2 with hamstring, chest injuriesIndiana All-Star guard Tyrese Haliburton left in the third quarter because of left hamstring soreness and a chest injury in the Pacers’ 126-110 loss to Boston on Thursday night in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals.
Tatum scores 36, Brown hits 3 to force OT and Celtics edge Pacers 133-128 in Game 1 of East finals
Read full article: Tatum scores 36, Brown hits 3 to force OT and Celtics edge Pacers 133-128 in Game 1 of East finalsJayson Tatum scored 36 points, including 10 in overtime after Jaylen Brown’s tying 3-pointer with 6.1 seconds remaining in regulation, and the Boston Celtics rallied just in time for a 133-128 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.
Eastern Conference finals is a matchup of season-long favorite Celtics and proud underdog Pacers
Read full article: Eastern Conference finals is a matchup of season-long favorite Celtics and proud underdog PacersSo much about the journey the Boston Celtics and Indiana Pacers have taken to the Eastern Conference finals has been about who – they haven’t had to face to get to here.
The Celtics are in a good headspace as they head to a 3rd consecutive Eastern Conference finals
Read full article: The Celtics are in a good headspace as they head to a 3rd consecutive Eastern Conference finalsThe Celtics are back in the Eastern Conference finals for the third consecutive season following their 4-1 series victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Jayson Tatum scores 25 to lead Celtics past Cavaliers 113-98 and into 3rd consecutive East finals
Read full article: Jayson Tatum scores 25 to lead Celtics past Cavaliers 113-98 and into 3rd consecutive East finalsJayson Tatum had 25 points and 10 rebounds, and the Boston Celtics beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 113-98 on to advance to the Eastern Conference finals for the third straight season.
Jayson Tatum's 33 points help Celtics down short-handed Cavaliers 109-102 to take 3-1 lead in semis
Read full article: Jayson Tatum's 33 points help Celtics down short-handed Cavaliers 109-102 to take 3-1 lead in semisJayson Tatum scored 33 points with LeBron James watching from a courtside seat and the Boston Celtics beat the severely short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers 109-102 in Game 4 to take a commanding 3-1 lead in their East semifinal series.
Jayson Tatum scores 33 points, Celtics rebound from loss to beat Cavs 106-93 for 2-1 series lead
Read full article: Jayson Tatum scores 33 points, Celtics rebound from loss to beat Cavs 106-93 for 2-1 series leadJayson Tatum scored 33 points, Jaylen Brown added 28 and the Boston Celtics looked more like themselves after stumbling at home, beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 106-93 in Game 3 to take a 2-1 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Mitchell's 29 points help Cavaliers blow out Celtics 118-94, tie series at 1 game apiece
Read full article: Mitchell's 29 points help Cavaliers blow out Celtics 118-94, tie series at 1 game apieceDonovan Mitchell scored 29 points and Evan Mobley had 21 points and 10 rebounds to help the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the top-seeded Boston Celtics 118-94 and tie their second-round playoff series at one game apiece.
Mavericks star Luka Doncic looks to bounce back from rough Game 1 against the Thunder
Read full article: Mavericks star Luka Doncic looks to bounce back from rough Game 1 against the ThunderLu Dort was the defensive catalyst as the Oklahoma City Thunder held Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic to 19 points on 6-for-19 shooting in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal series.
Brown, White lead Celtics' 3-point onslaught, powering Boston to 120-95 Game 1 win over Cavaliers
Read full article: Brown, White lead Celtics' 3-point onslaught, powering Boston to 120-95 Game 1 win over CavaliersJaylen Brown scored 32 points and the Boston Celtics powered past the Cleveland Cavaliers 120-95 in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series.
Celtics advance to East semifinals, beating short-handed Heat 118-84 in Game 5
Read full article: Celtics advance to East semifinals, beating short-handed Heat 118-84 in Game 5Jaylen Brown and Derrick White each scored 25 points and the Boston Celtics advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals, beating the short-handed Miami Heat 118-84 in Game 5 on Wednesday night.
Derrick White scores 38, Celtics top Heat 102-88 to take a 3-1 East playoff series lead
Read full article: Derrick White scores 38, Celtics top Heat 102-88 to take a 3-1 East playoff series leadDerrick White scored a career-high 38 points, Jayson Tatum added 20 points and 10 rebounds, and the Boston Celtics beat the Miami Heat 102-88 to take a 3-1 lead in their Eastern Conference first-round series.
Celtics lead wire-to-wire in Miami, roll past Heat 104-84 for 2-1 lead in East series
Read full article: Celtics lead wire-to-wire in Miami, roll past Heat 104-84 for 2-1 lead in East seriesJayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown each scored 22 points, and the Boston Celtics soundly beat the Miami Heat 104-84 to a take a 2-1 lead in their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series on Saturday night.
Herro scores 24, Heat hit franchise playoff-record 23 3s to beat Boston and even series 1-1
Read full article: Herro scores 24, Heat hit franchise playoff-record 23 3s to beat Boston and even series 1-1Tyler Herro hit six of Miami’s franchise playoff-record 23 3-pointers to lead the Heat to a 111-101 victory over the Boston Celtics and tie their first-round playoff series at one game apiece.
The Celtics have been the NBA's most dominant team. Only a championship will make season complete
Read full article: The Celtics have been the NBA's most dominant team. Only a championship will make season completeThe Celtics spent the regular season racking up superlatives and pulverizing opponents with one of the league’s most versatile rosters.
Hawks rally from 30 points down to stun NBA-leading Celtics 120-118
Read full article: Hawks rally from 30 points down to stun NBA-leading Celtics 120-118De’Andre Hunter scored 24 points, including a clinching 3-pointer with 9.2 seconds remaining, and the patched-together Atlanta Hawks rallied from a 30-point deficit for a stunning 120-118 victory over the NBA-leading Boston Celtics.
Nikola Jokic's triple-double helps Nuggets to season sweep of Celtics with 115-109 win
Read full article: Nikola Jokic's triple-double helps Nuggets to season sweep of Celtics with 115-109 winNikola Jokic had 32 points, 12 rebounds and 11 assists in leading the Denver Nuggets to a 115-109 win over Boston and a season sweep of the Celtics.
Brown, Tatum lead Celtics to 3rd-biggest win in franchise history, 140-88 over weary Warriors
Read full article: Brown, Tatum lead Celtics to 3rd-biggest win in franchise history, 140-88 over weary WarriorsJaylen Brown scored 29 points, Jayson Tatum had 27 on his 26th birthday, and the NBA-best Boston Celtics posted their third-largest winning margin in franchise history, drubbing the weary Golden State Warriors 140-88.
Celtics overcome Doncic's triple-double to beat Mavericks 138-110 for 10th straight win
Read full article: Celtics overcome Doncic's triple-double to beat Mavericks 138-110 for 10th straight winJayson Tatum made five 3-pointers and scored 32 points and the Boston Celtics overcame Luka Doncic’s second straight triple-double to beat the Dallas Mavericks 138-110 and extend their season-best winning streak to 10 games.
NBA-leading Celtics cruise to 8th straight win with 116-102 victory over Knicks
Read full article: NBA-leading Celtics cruise to 8th straight win with 116-102 victory over KnicksJaylen Brown scored 30 points, Kristaps Porzingis had 22 and the NBA-leading Boston Celtics easily handled the New York Knicks 116-102 for their eighth consecutive victory.
The NBA's scoring boom is still going strong, and some wonder if that's a good thing
Read full article: The NBA's scoring boom is still going strong, and some wonder if that's a good thingDefense wasn’t really played in the All-Star Game, which explains why the Eastern Conference scored a record 211 points and the game saw nearly 400 points combined on Sunday night.
Tatum scores 24 to lead Celtics past Wembanyama, Spurs 117-98
Read full article: Tatum scores 24 to lead Celtics past Wembanyama, Spurs 117-98Jayson Tatum scored 24 points to lead Boston to a 117-98 victory over San Antonio in Spurs phenom Victor Wembanyama’s first game on the Celtics’ famous parquet floor.
East-leading Celtics hold off West's best Timberwolves in OT, improve to 18-0 at home
Read full article: East-leading Celtics hold off West's best Timberwolves in OT, improve to 18-0 at homeJayson Tatum scored 45 points — 14 of them in the fourth quarter and another 12 in overtime — as the Boston Celtics beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 127-120 in a matchup of the two conference leaders to remain perfect at home.
Celtics extend winning streak to 6 games with a 134-101 rout of the Spurs
Read full article: Celtics extend winning streak to 6 games with a 134-101 rout of the SpursJayson Tatum scored 25 points, Jaylen Brown added 24 and the Boston Celtics extended their winning streak to six games with a 134-101 win over the San Antonio Spurs.
Porzingis, Celtics start strong in 126-115 Christmas Day win over Davis, Lakers
Read full article: Porzingis, Celtics start strong in 126-115 Christmas Day win over Davis, LakersKristaps Porzingis had 28 points and 11 rebounds, Jayson Tatum added 25 points and the Boston Celtics defeated the Los Angeles Lakers for the first time in Christmas Day meetings 126-115 on Monday.
Stephen Curry scores 33 points, rallies Warriors past Celtics 132-126 in overtime
Read full article: Stephen Curry scores 33 points, rallies Warriors past Celtics 132-126 in overtimeStephen Curry swished a 3-pointer with 12 seconds left in overtime on the way to scoring 33, and the Golden State Warriors rallied past the Celtics 132-126 to snap Boston’s five-game winning streak.
Haliburton's triple-double and late 4-point play help Pacers oust Celtics from NBA tourney
Read full article: Haliburton's triple-double and late 4-point play help Pacers oust Celtics from NBA tourneyAll-Star guard Tyrese Haliburton recorded the first triple-double of his career and completed a tiebreaking four-point play with 1:33 left as the surprising Indiana Pacers ousted the Boston Celtics from the NBA In-Season Tournament with a 122-112 quarterfinal victory.
Tatum shakes off illness, helps Celtics slow Giannis and beat fellow East power Bucks 119-116
Read full article: Tatum shakes off illness, helps Celtics slow Giannis and beat fellow East power Bucks 119-116Jayson Tatum shook off an illness to have 23 points and 11 rebounds, carrying the Boston Celtics over the Milwaukee Bucks 119-116 on Wednesday night in an early showdown of top Eastern Conference teams.
Analysis: The NBA In-Season Tournament is doing what it intended. Now things should heat up more
Read full article: Analysis: The NBA In-Season Tournament is doing what it intended. Now things should heat up moreEveryone knows that the NBA In-Season Tournament was put together to give the league an early ratings boost, particularly when the Final Four games get played at Las Vegas on the second weekend of December.
Tatum has 30 points and 12 rebounds, sits out the 4th as the Celtics rout the Pacers 155-104
Read full article: Tatum has 30 points and 12 rebounds, sits out the 4th as the Celtics rout the Pacers 155-104Jayson Tatum had 30 points and 12 rebounds in less than three quarters and the Boston Celtics used a blistering start to pull away from the Indiana Pacers, winning 155-104 on Wednesday night to remain unbeaten.
For 4 rising NBA stars, about $1 billion in extensions leads to rising expectations
Read full article: For 4 rising NBA stars, about $1 billion in extensions leads to rising expectationsIndiana’s Tyrese Haliburton got questions about the same topic more often than he could remember this summer: The money, the money, the money.
Celtics' Brown ready for expectations that come with new deal, wants to use it to impact community
Read full article: Celtics' Brown ready for expectations that come with new deal, wants to use it to impact communityCeltics star Jaylen Brown wants to win more than championships after inking the richest deal in NBA history.
Jaylen Brown, Celtics agree to 5-year supermax deal worth up to $304 million, biggest in NBA history
Read full article: Jaylen Brown, Celtics agree to 5-year supermax deal worth up to $304 million, biggest in NBA historyBoston Celtics wing Jaylen Brown has agreed to terms on a five-year supermax contract that will pay him up to $304 million.
Stevens: Mazzulla will be back as Celtics coach, team 'without a doubt' wants Brown to return
Read full article: Stevens: Mazzulla will be back as Celtics coach, team 'without a doubt' wants Brown to returnCeltics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens sees a team in need of small tweaks, not massive disruption to leadership or its core.
Jimmy Butler helps Heat to 103-84 Game 7 win over Celtics and spot in NBA Finals
Read full article: Jimmy Butler helps Heat to 103-84 Game 7 win over Celtics and spot in NBA FinalsJimmy Butler scored 28 points and Caleb Martin gave Miami 26 points and 10 rebounds in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals to help the Heat beat the Celtics 103-84 and turn back Boston’s attempt at an unprecedented comeback.
White's putback as time expires lifts Celtics past Heat, forces Game 7 in East finals
Read full article: White's putback as time expires lifts Celtics past Heat, forces Game 7 in East finalsDerrick White scored on a putback as time expired and the Boston Celtics moved to the brink of the greatest comeback in NBA playoff history, holding off the Miami Heat 104-103 to force a Game 7 in the Eastern Conference finals.
Celtics thrive on 3s, beat Heat 110-97 in Game 5 to extend East finals
Read full article: Celtics thrive on 3s, beat Heat 110-97 in Game 5 to extend East finalsDerrick White had 24 points, including six 3-pointers, helping lead the charge as the Boston Celtics dominated the Miami Heat 110-97 in Game 5 on to extend the Eastern Conference finals.
Heat to start Lowry for injured Vincent in Game 5 of East finals vs. Celtics
Read full article: Heat to start Lowry for injured Vincent in Game 5 of East finals vs. CelticsThe Miami Heat will start Kyle Lowry at point guard against the Celtics in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals after starter Gabe Vincent was ruled out with a sprained left ankle.
Still down 3-1 to Heat, Celtics cling to hope as East finals shift back to Boston
Read full article: Still down 3-1 to Heat, Celtics cling to hope as East finals shift back to BostonThe Celtics finally found cohesion between their defense and offense in their Game 4 win, capitalizing off 16 Heat turnovers and finding their 3-point shot.
Tatum scores 33, Celtics stave off elimination by topping Heat 116-99 in Game 4
Read full article: Tatum scores 33, Celtics stave off elimination by topping Heat 116-99 in Game 4Jayson Tatum scored 33 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, Jaylen Brown added 17 points and the Boston Celtics staved off elimination in the Eastern Conference finals by running away in the second half to beat the Miami Heat 116-99 in Game 4 on Tuesday night.
Celtics look to pull off the impossible, as Heat stand on brink of making NBA Finals
Read full article: Celtics look to pull off the impossible, as Heat stand on brink of making NBA FinalsBlown out in Game 3, facing elimination in Game 4, tasked with engineering the sort of comeback that no team in their league has ever pulled off before.
Heat roll past Celtics 128-102, take 3-0 lead in Eastern Conference finals
Read full article: Heat roll past Celtics 128-102, take 3-0 lead in Eastern Conference finalsGabe Vincent scored a career-high 29 points, Duncan Robinson added 22 and the eighth-seeded Miami Heat are now just one win from the NBA Finals after rolling past the Boston Celtics 128-102 on Sunday night in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference title series.
Butler scores 35, Heat rally to beat Celtics 123-116 in East finals opener
Read full article: Butler scores 35, Heat rally to beat Celtics 123-116 in East finals openerJimmy Butler scored 35 points, including 20 after halftime, and the Miami Heat rallied in the second half to beat the Boston Celtics 123-116 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.
Tatum sets Game 7 record with 51 points, Celtics beat 76ers 112-88
Read full article: Tatum sets Game 7 record with 51 points, Celtics beat 76ers 112-88Jayson Tatum scored 51 points with 13 rebounds and the Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers 112-88 to advance to the Eastern Conference finals for the second straight year.
Tatum, Brown spark Celtics past 76ers 114-102 in Game 3
Read full article: Tatum, Brown spark Celtics past 76ers 114-102 in Game 3Jayson Tatum scored 27 points, Jaylen Brown had 23 and the Boston Celtics spoiled Joel Embiid’s MVP coronation, beating the Philadelphia 76ers 114-102 Friday night to take a 2-1 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinal series.
Harden scores 45, hits late 3 as 76ers down Celtics 119-115
Read full article: Harden scores 45, hits late 3 as 76ers down Celtics 119-115James Harden matched his playoff career high with 45 points and hit a go-ahead, step-back 3-pointer over Al Horford with 8.7 seconds left as the Philadelphia 76ers rallied without Joel Embiid to beat the Boston Celtics 119-115 in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semifinal.
Young's long 3 lifts Hawks to 119-117 win over Celtics
Read full article: Young's long 3 lifts Hawks to 119-117 win over CelticsTrae Young had 38 points and drained a go-ahead 3-pointer from beyond the top of the key with 2.8 seconds left to help the Atlanta Hawks cap a late comeback and beat the Boston Celtics 119-117.
Brown, Tatum score 31 each, Boston beats Hawks for 3-1 lead
Read full article: Brown, Tatum score 31 each, Boston beats Hawks for 3-1 leadJaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum each scored 31 points and the Boston Celtics led nearly the entire way, holding off the Atlanta Hawks for a 129-121 victory and a commanding 3-1 lead in the opening-round playoff series.
Young scores 32, Hawks beat Celtics 130-122 to close to 2-1
Read full article: Young scores 32, Hawks beat Celtics 130-122 to close to 2-1Trae Young scored 32 points in his best game of the playoffs and the Atlanta Hawks gave themselves a glimmer of hope, beating the Boston Celtics 130-122 to close the gap to 2-1 in their opening-round series.
Celtics beat Hawks 119-106 for 2-0 series lead
Read full article: Celtics beat Hawks 119-106 for 2-0 series leadJayson Tatum had 29 points and an emphatic dunk to end a clinching late run and the Boston Celtics beat the Atlanta Hawks 119-106 on Tuesday night to take a 2-0 lead in the first-round playoff series.
Brown scores 29, Celtics hold off late rally by Hawks 112-99
Read full article: Brown scores 29, Celtics hold off late rally by Hawks 112-99Jaylen Brown scored 29 points and had 12 rebounds, and the Boston Celtics capitalized on a woeful shooting performance by the Atlanta Hawks to hold on for 112-99 victory in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first-round matchup.
Bucks edge Celtics 131-125 in OT for 11th straight win
Read full article: Bucks edge Celtics 131-125 in OT for 11th straight winJrue Holiday scored a season-high 40 points and made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 25.2 seconds left in overtime as the Milwaukee Bucks edged the short-handed Boston Celtics 131-125 on Tuesday for their 11th consecutive victory.