Celtics Have A Chance To Pull Even With Raptors
The Celtics can pull even with the Raptors with a win in Toronto, but they'll have to actually play some defense in order to do so.
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The Celtics can pull even with the Raptors with a win in Toronto, but they'll have to actually play some defense in order to do so.
The Celtics will be without guard Avery Bradley for Tuesday's key matchup against the Raptors in Toronto.
Cedric Maxwell joined WBZ-TV's Sports Final on Sunday night to discuss Isaiah Thomas' MVP run, Marcus Smart's impact on both ends of the floor, and if Boston can be a serious title contender this season.
The Celtics are in the midst of their most successful stretch of the season and they can point to one seemingly unlikely area for their success: 3-point shooting.
Avery Bradley had 26 points and nine rebounds and the Boston Celtics rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 110-106 on Friday night.
Chicago Bulls guard Jimmy Butler is reportedly available "for the right price."
Jae Crowder spoke about his frustration with fans on Thursday, saying he still felt disrespected when some cheered for Gordon Hayward on Tuesday. But the forward made it clear that he still wants to be a Boston Celtic, and he appreciates all the support fans have shown him over the years.
Isaiah Thomas is vastly underpaid for the star he's become, and has made no secret that he's patiently awaiting a big payday in two years.
Like head coach Brad Stevens, Celtics president Danny Ainge wishes Jae Crowder wouldn't have taken to Twitter to voice his displeasure with Celtics fans cheering for Gordon Hayward before Tuesday night's game. But also like Stevens, Ainge doesn't think his small forward doesn't like wearing green anymore.
Celtics forward Jae Crowder was none-to-pleased with Boston fans on Tuesday night, which caught head coach Brad Stevens by surprise.
For those who knocked Isaiah Thomas' zero assists during his 52-point explosion last week, he had an answer on Tuesday night.
Celtics fans showed some love for free-agent-to-be Gordon Hayward on Tuesday night, which didn't sit well with Jae Crowder.
Isaiah Thomas had 29 points and a career-high 15 assists, and the Boston Celtics made 17 3-pointers for the second straight game in beating the Utah Jazz 115-104 on Tuesday night.
The Celtics were without Marcus Smart and Tyler Zeller during Monday's practice, as both were admitted to the hospital on Sunday night due to an illness.
Here are some bold predictions for how it will go for Boston's major sports teams in 2017.
Cedric Maxwell joined WBZ-TV's Dan Roche on Sunday's edition of Sports Final to discuss Isaiah Thomas' epic performance on Friday, and said Thomas does his damage when it matters most for the Celtics.
NBA teams always have room for improvement. Here are 2017 New Year's resolutions for the Eastern Conference.
Saturday's "Celtics @ 7" on 98.5 The Sports Hub examined Isaiah Thomas's 52-point performance, and his future with the organization.
Isaiah Thomas set a club record for points in a period leading the Celtics to a 117-114 win over the Heat.
The Celtics made a spirited comeback against the Cavaliers in Cleveland on Thursday night, but one that ultimately came up short in the end.
The Cleveland Cavaliers held off a late rally for a 124-118 victory over the Boston Celtics on Thursday night.
The Celtics are looking like a much different team now that they have their starting five intact, and have a great measuring stick game Thursday night as they pay a visit to LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers.
We take a look back at 2016 in Boston sports, from the biggest games to breakout seasons and a farewell to an icon.
Celtics first round draft pick Ante Zizic is getting a change of scenery overseas, and Brad Stevens believes that is a good thing.
The Celtics have come up empty in their eight opportunities this season to get wins against the league's elite. They hope to change that tonight in Cleveland.
A U.S. Postal Service employee was robbed at gunpoint in Billerica, Massachusetts.
Ten first responders who were at Lindsay Clancy's Duxbury, Massachusetts, home testified in her murder trial about their experience.
A new Massachusetts bill could help families of cold case victims find justice.
Advocates for TPS rallied outside of the federal courthouse in Boston ahead of a hearing in a case challenging the freezing of work permits.
Natick says it is installing a new floating boardwalk across Pickerel Pond.
Ten first responders testified Thursday in Lindsay Clancy's trial. She admits to killing her three children.
Ten first responders who were at Lindsay Clancy's Duxbury, Massachusetts, home testified in her murder trial about their experience.
A U.S. Postal Service employee was robbed at gunpoint in Billerica, Massachusetts.
Rising ocean temperatures are drawing more hammerhead sharks to New England waters, researchers say.
New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte has been shining in training camp despite offseason trade rumors.
Several people in New Hampshire have cyclospora infections linked to Taylor Farms lettuce.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Massachusetts is reporting cases of cyclosporiasis, a disease caused by a stomach parasite that can lead to "explosive" diarrhea.
Many people fear that a family history of dementia dooms them to inevitably suffer the condition themselves. But a new tool, the Brain Care Score, shows how lifestyle changes can be beneficial, cutting the risk of dementia.
An I-Team investigation into a brazen case of alleged land theft in Concord, Massachusetts has led to criminal charges nearly two years later.
With the Brigham and Women's Hospital nurses strike looming, some parents of newborns in the NICU are sounding the alarm.
A Malden, Massachusetts woman said National Grid took more than $28,000 out of her bank account for a gas bill that she didn't owe.
A Massachusetts family thought their Vrbo stay would be protected after they had to cancel their trip to Hawaii due to severe weather. Now they're out $12,000.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Panera Bread is moving its headquarters from St. Louis to Weston, Massachusetts.
Breaking Grounds Cafe, a Peabody, Massachusetts coffee shop known for employing people with disabilities, is closing.
The buildings that house the Somerville Theatre and the Capitol Theatre in Arlington, Massachusetts are for sale.
Golden Temple and Party Favors in Brookline are closing after a combined 100 years in business.
There are no more Hooters restaurants left in Massachusetts.
Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House has become one of New England's most imaginative seaside estates.
Blending clean modern lines with the warmth of a classic seaside retreat, this stunning North Shore coastal home was designed to feel both elevated and inviting.
Set across thirty acres of rolling lawns, wooded trails, and contemporary outdoor art, deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum invites visitors to experience art in the landscape.
James Beard Award-winning chef and restaurateur Karen Akunowicz has become known for her bold, Italian-inspired cooking and unmistakable culinary voice.
Just a short drive from Newport, the Norman Bird Sanctuary spans 300 acres of fields, forests, and coastal trails with sweeping views and more than six miles of hiking paths.
New England Patriots wide receiver Kayshon Boutte has been shining in training camp despite offseason trade rumors.
Andruw Monasterio hit a two-run home run in the 10th inning and the Boston Red Sox held on to beat the Athletics 4-2 on Wednesday night.
The Red Sox had won 18 of 20 and ten in a row on the road before the loss Tuesday night.
Patriots cornerback Christian Gonzalez spoke with reporters for the first time since team owner Robert Kraft publicly addressed the state of contract negotiations over the weekend.
Curtis Mead was injured in his second at-bat with Boston on Monday when he was hit on the wrist by Athletics starter Jack Perkins.
Natick says it is installing a new floating boardwalk across Pickerel Pond.
Rising ocean temperatures are drawing more hammerhead sharks to New England waters, researchers say.
Some of the oldest military veterans in Massachusetts were honored with special flights on Friday in a World War II-era aircraft.
After marrying Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, Adam Sandler went to Nantucket in search of a basketball court.
An injured hiker had to be carried off a New Hampshire mountain on a stretcher, but that didn't stop her from getting engaged.