Celtics Beat Lakers, Clinch Playoff Spot
With a playoff berth in hand, Isaiah Thomas and the Boston Celtics are seeking higher ground in the Eastern Conference playoff race.
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With a playoff berth in hand, Isaiah Thomas and the Boston Celtics are seeking higher ground in the Eastern Conference playoff race.
The Celtics did the unthinkable - they ended the Warriors' 54-game home winning streak, and on April Fools Day no less, with a 109-106 triumph Friday night in Golden State.
Boston toppled the Warriors, who are closing in on the greatest regular season record in NBA history.
It's a lovely time of year if you happen to be a Celtics fan.
Isaiah Thomas' offense carried the Celtics during Jae Crowder's absence, but the point guard needs to remember his supporting cast now that the forward has returned to the lineup.
It didn't take long for Jae Crowder to make his presence felt in his return.
The Trail Blazers pulled out a 116-109 victory over the Celtics in Portland late Thursday night.
Jae Crowder hasn't committed to playing against the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night, and will be a game-time decision.
Danny Ainge is looking forward to the postseason experience his roster is about to gain and hopes the team can finish strong enough to get the No. 3 or No. 4 seed.
Adam Jones and Rich Keefe discuss whether or not the Celtics should explore trading for Lakers rookie D'Angelo Russell, who doesn't have many fans in the L.A. locker room right now.
Adam Jones and Rich Keefe discuss the Celtics' 10-14 record against Eastern Conference playoff teams on Wednesday's edition of Celtics @ 7.
Celtics head coach Brad Stevens still can't watch the postgame festivities after the NCAA title game, including "One Shining Moment"
If the Cavaliers don't win it all this year, there's a good chance Kevin Love is playing elsewhere next season.
The middle of the Eastern Conference playoff picture is a crowded spot to be, and the Celtics are in danger or losing out on having home-court advantage for the first round of the playoffs.
Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas continues his offensive tear, but the little man is also proving that he has some ups on the defensive end.
While the injury was concerning when it happened, Clippers head coach Doc Rivers had some fun with Paul Pierce's sprained ankle -- at the expense of Lakers fans.
The Celtics (43-31) had their four-game winning streak snapped.
Jae Crowder is inching his way toward a return to the floor.
The Celtics guard traveled with the team, but it is not yet known if he'll play Saturday night.
The Celtics can't afford any slip-ups on a tough West Coast road trip.
Isaiah Thomas not only led the Celtics to a win over the Raptors on Wednesday night, but he may have found a new buddy. A thunder buddy, that is.
The Celtics picked up their 42nd win Wednesday night to secure Brad Stevens' first winning season on the Boston bench, but the head coach knows there is a lot of work left to do.
The Celtics won their third game in four nights, holding off a Raptors charge and escaping with a 91-79 victory Wednesday night.
The Boston Celtics have sorely missed the presence of forward Jae Crowder the last few weeks, but his return is on the horizon.
The scoring of Isaiah Thomas, Kelly Olynyk, Avery Bradley and Evan Turner drove the Boston Celtics to their second win in 24 hours, a 107-96 victory over the Orlando Magic on Monday night.
The CDC says more Americans than ever are seeing a therapist, but why is it so hard to find one?
After 83 years, a 104-year-old Beverly, Massachusetts, woman finally has her brother's dog tags after his plane crashed during World War II in 1943.
State and community leaders in Worcester, Massachusetts, held a rally announcing a campaign to combat racism and cyberbullying targeting students.
The nor'easter that battered the New England coast this past weekend left behind a big cleanup in coastal communities.
In a surprising turn in Lindsay Clancy's first hearing since her mistrial in early September, her lawyer, Kevin Reddington, argued that there was no evidence she killed her kids.
In a surprising turn in Lindsay Clancy's first hearing since her mistrial in early September, her lawyer, Kevin Reddington, argued that there was no evidence she killed her kids.
Lindsay Clancy was back in a Massachusetts courtroom for the first time since her murder trial ended in a mistrial.
The nor'easter that battered the New England coast this past weekend left behind a big cleanup in coastal communities.
The CDC says more Americans than ever are seeing a therapist, but why is it so hard to find one?
After 83 years, a 104-year-old Beverly, Massachusetts, woman finally has her brother's dog tags after his plane crashed during World War II in 1943.
The CDC says more Americans than ever are seeing a therapist, but why is it so hard to find one?
Last year, insurance companies in Massachusetts said they would stop covering GLP-1s when used specifically for weight loss.
In Massachusetts, one high school explained steps it has taken to try and reduce head injuries.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
A Boston mom says her 5-year-old son, who has special needs, is being investigated for sexual harassment by Boston Public Schools.
Conor Healy's powered wheelchair is his lifeline. When it broke, his family tried for months to get it fixed. So they reached out to Call for Action for help.
A former FAA special agent says the 9/11 attacks never should have happened because the government was aware of the vulnerabilities.
According to I-Team sources, a Massachusetts State Police trooper allegedly targeted his former girlfriend with racist messages after she began dating a man of color.
Massachusetts State Police have opened an internal affairs investigation after an alleged sexual assault at the department's Oak Bluffs barracks, the WBZ-TV I-Team has learned.
Jon Keller said it's a mistake to think that young people will automatically gravitate to a younger candidate in Massachusetts.
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.
State lawmakers are urging Amazon to address "serious concerns" from residents about a drone delivery plan in Westboro, Massachusetts.
Frugal Fannie's co-owner Kathleen "Fannie" Doxer said closing the bargain women's clothing store is "so sad."
Frugal Fannie's, a warehouse clothing store known for its bargains, is closing its Westwood, Massachusetts, location after 43 years.
The immersive WNDR Museum in Boston's Downtown Crossing is set to close down just two years after it opened.
Panera Bread is moving its headquarters from St. Louis to Weston, 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.
Injured Yankees captain Aaron Judge was left off New York's roster for its AL Wild Card Series against the Boston Red Sox starting Tuesday night.
The New England Patriots were blown out Sunday, dropping to 1-2 on the year following a 35-6 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars.
The Chicago Cubs beat the Boston Red Sox 6-2 on Sunday in a regular-season finale that was relocated to Tropicana Field.
Drake Maye threw two more interceptions and the Jacksonville Jaguars dominated the New England Patriots 35-6 on Sunday.
The Boston Bruins named David Pastrnak the 28th captain in franchise history on Sunday.
A two-headed turtle on Cape Cod has veterinarians seeing double.
Video of a "birdnado" shows thousands of tree swallows preparing to migrate south in Newburyport, Massachusetts.
A magazine borrowed from the Concord Public Library in New Hampshire 132 years ago has finally been returned.
A blue marlin weighing 1,260 pounds was caught by a charter fishing boat off Massachusetts.
Natick says it is installing a new floating boardwalk across Pickerel Pond.