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.
Emotions are running high outside the courthouse as the jury deliberates in Lindsay Clancy's triple murder trial.
An investigation by The Athletic has concluded that former NFL reporter Dianna Russini violated the company's standards because of her relationship with New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel.
The recalled candy, sold under the brand "Crystal Temptations," was distributed in 13 states.
A sixth day of jury deliberations in Lindsay Clancy's Massachusetts murder trial ended Thursday without a verdict.
The Seattle Mariners beat the Boston Red Sox 8-3 on Wednesday.
A sixth day of jury deliberations in Lindsay Clancy's Massachusetts murder trial ended Thursday without a verdict.
Emotions are running high outside the courthouse as the jury deliberates in Lindsay Clancy's triple murder trial.
An investigation by The Athletic has concluded that former NFL reporter Dianna Russini violated the company's standards because of her relationship with New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel.
The recalled candy, sold under the brand "Crystal Temptations," was distributed in 13 states.
The spotted lanternfly could spell doom for some vegetation while creating a sticky mess in the woods near people's homes.
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.
Sydney Towle, known for her social media content about living with a rare form of cancer called cholangiocarcinoma, died Wednesday in Bethesda, Maryland.
Massachusetts has seen more than 100 cyclospora cases this summer, with some linked to lettuce.
After a man sold his pickup truck on eBay he said the company held onto half his money - nearly $12,000. Here's how it was resolved.
A windshield replacement error knocked out the safety features in Meg Burke's car. When she paid nearly $500 to get it fixed, she couldn't get Safelite to pay her back, so she called the I-Team's Call for Action.
A man accused of heading up a violent gang is facing witness intimidation charges after he allegedly threatened a Massachusetts State Police trooper.
A young Roxbury mom says her car was supposed to be in an auto repair shop; instead, it was out on the road and it came back with more issues.
The device was found in the shower area of a women's locker room at Mass General Brigham's off-campus research lab facility.
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.
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.
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.
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.
An investigation by The Athletic has concluded that former NFL reporter Dianna Russini violated the company's standards because of her relationship with New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel.
The Seattle Mariners beat the Boston Red Sox 8-3 on Wednesday.
Lazaro Montes homered in his big league debut, Randy Arozarena hit a three-run homer and Seattle ended a five-game skid with a 9-6 win over the Red Sox.
Trevor Story drove in the winning run with a bases-loaded single in the 10th inning, lifting the Red Sox to a 9-8 comeback victory over the Mariners.
The New England Patriots are bringing back their fan-favorite "Pat Patriot" throwback uniforms again this year, wearing them twice during home games at Gillette Stadium.
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.
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.