Statement Made In Celtics Win Over Heat
The Boston Celtics beat the Heat for the second time in two weeks Tuesday night, making an even louder statement than their blowout at the Garden last Sunday.
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The Boston Celtics beat the Heat for the second time in two weeks Tuesday night, making an even louder statement than their blowout at the Garden last Sunday.
Paul Pierce scored 27 points, Kevin Garnett added 24 points and nine rebounds, and the Boston Celtics made their first eight shots of the fourth quarter to hold off the Miami Heat 115-107 on Tuesday night.
The Celtics are on a roll, winners of nine of their last 12 heading into Tuesday night's contest in Miami. And they may be getting a big addition in time for the playoffs.
The Boston Celtics embarrassed the Miami Heat last time the two teams squared off in Boston. Doing so again Tuesday night, this time in Miami, will be tougher, but if Boston's defense continues their dominant stretch over some of the league's best talent it is not completely out of the question.
Gresh & Zo talked about whether or not they are buying the Celtics as a legit title contender, or if this team is still just play-off fodder for a team like the Bulls or Heat.
After back-to-back wins, the Celtics are once again feeling confident as they enter a tough stretch to close out the season.
Kevin Garnett scored 20 points and Rajon Rondo dished out double-digit assists for his 17th consecutive game, finishing with 15 to help lead Boston to a 103-79 win over Philadelphia Sunday night.
Former Celtics star Antoine Walker has announced his retirement from basketball.
Paul Pierce scored 24 points to help the Celtics beat Indiana 86-72 on Saturday night.
SI's Chris Mannix joined The DA Show Friday night to talk about Doc Rivers' lashing out at the Celtics, and whether or not it will work on the veteran group.
Rajon Rondo's amazing streak of having at least 10 assists in a game is the longest in the NBA in 17 years. He could have trouble extending it, however, against the Indiana Pacers.
Boston Celtics captain Paul Pierce is in a giving mood once again.
Doc Rivers had some harsh words for the Celtics after blowing a halftime lead, and Gresh and Zo applaud the coach for giving the team a wake up call.
Celtics head coach Doc Rivers was not a happy camper after Boston's 93-86 loss to the Bulls on Thursday night.
Even without the league's reigning MVP for a major part of the season, the Chicago Bulls have kept up their winning ways.
Celtics captain Paul Pierce is not second-guessing his last-second miss against the Spurs on Wednesday.
Tim Duncan had 10 points and 16 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs won their ninth straight game, recovering to beat the Boston Celtics 87-86 on Wednesday night after blowing a 17-point, first-half lead.
Celtics guard Ray Allen is expected to return to the floor Wednesday night against the Spurs, but the question remains: will he start?
Teh Celtics win over the Heat gave them confidence they can play with the best in the NBA, but now they need to prove it again, and again, and again on a crucial stretch that kicks off Wednesday night.
Celtics center Greg Stiemsma joined Toucher & Rich Wednesday morning to talk about the C's upcoming schedule, Avery Bradley and Ray Allen, and how much Kevin Garnett has helped him this season.
Rich of Toucher & Rich caught up with Celtics guard Keyon Dooling, who said all the leadership in the Celtics locker room mixes to "make a pretty good gumbo."
Everything is on the table today, as Felger and Mazz continue their Red Sox injury conversation. How will new manager Bobby Valentine handle Josh Beckett and his "injuries" this year?
Celtics forward Paul Pierce has been named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week.
Avery Bradley's block on Dwayne Wade during the Celtics 91-72 win over the Heat on Sunday has many clamoring over the second-year guards' defense.
Shaughnessy joined the boys to discuss the Celtics chances of making a deep playoff run and why Rajon Rondo is the key to it all.
After a glorious weekend in Boston, the weather forecast calls for possible record-setting heat to hit the city
A group of Good Samaritans, including an off-duty firefighter, rushed into action when a car rolled over on Interstate 495 in Massachusetts Sunday afternoon.
The sexual assault trial of Alvin Campbell, the brother of Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell, began Monday.
The Gloucester community came together Sunday as residents honored the seven people who died when the fishing vessel Lily Jean sank in January.
A viral video taken at a Southbridge, Massachusetts McDonald's is leading to criminal charges.
After a glorious weekend in Boston, the weather forecast calls for possible record-setting heat to hit the city
A group of Good Samaritans, including an off-duty firefighter, rushed into action when a car rolled over on Interstate 495 in Massachusetts Sunday afternoon.
The sexual assault trial of Alvin Campbell, the brother of Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell, began Monday.
A viral video taken at a Southbridge, Massachusetts McDonald's is leading to criminal charges.
The family of Molly Bish, who disappeared in 2000 at 16 years old, helped establish the Molly Bish Center for the Protection of Children and the Elderly at Anna Maria College.
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.
There was a possible measles exposure at Logan Airport in Boston last week, Massachusetts health officials say.
A new study finds that a simple blood test could predict Alzheimer's disease long before symptoms appear.
The Lone Star tick, which can cause alpha-gal syndrome, is spreading north throughout Massachusetts.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
A driver from Southboro, Massachusetts struggled for months to unravel a frustrating mix up with his E-ZPass account.
The gunman who allegedly opened fire on passing cars on Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts is 46-year-old Tyler Brown from Boston.
There have been four violent attacks in three weeks at Tewksbury Hospital and a state representative is taking the fight to Beacon Hill to give security the non-lethal equipment back.
A family is demanding answers from the Gloucester, Massachusetts school district, after learning their five-year-old son was left alone in a quiet room for nearly half an hour.
A nurse says the decision is leaving the staff and patients at Tewksbury Hospital vulnerable to serious injury.
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."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
Dover Saddlery is closing its Wellesley, Massachusetts store and preparing for more than 100 layoffs.
The "dirty soda" trend is coming to drive-thrus all over Massachusetts as Dunkin' is now serving up its own version of the viral drink.
Smokey Bones is closing all of its restaurants, including Massachusetts locations in Tyngsboro and Taunton.
Boston ranks right up there with Hawaii as one of the most expensive vacation spots in the country, according to a new report.
The Market Basket Board of Directors was justified in firing longtime CEO Arthur T. Demoulas, a judge ruled Monday.
Known formally as Gurnet Light, a historic lighthouse has guided mariners at the entrance to Plymouth Harbor for generations.
From private cruises to quintessential clambakes, Essex River Cruises offers a front-row seat to the beauty of the Great Marsh.
Argia Mystic Cruises in Mystic, Connecticut is one of the last commercial sailing ships in the region, offering a rare chance to explore the area by sea.
A 2026 James Beard Award finalist for Best Chef, and 3-time Chopped champion, Evan Hennessey uses locally farmed and foraged foots to create artistically inspired dishes.
In Groton, Massachusetts, there is a recently opened state-of-the-art venue that is becoming one of the region's premier nonprofit music destinations.
The first-place Braves took two of three from Boston for their 13th win in 15 series this season.
The major league-best Atlanta Braves defeated the Boston Red Sox 3-2 on Friday night.
Kyle Schwarber hit his major league-leading 18th home run and the Phillies defeated the Red Sox 3-1 on Thursday night.
After days of leaks and rumors, the NFL finally released the full schedule for the New England Patriots.
The New England Patriots won't have to wait long for another crack at the Seattle Seahawks after getting dominated in the Super Bowl.
A Boston man says he's lucky to be alive after jumping into the Charles River to save his dog.
Little Joe the gorilla is leaving Boston after decades at the Franklin Park Zoo.
There's been another sighting of an unusual killer whale named Old Thom in the waters off Massachusetts.
A soccer coach in Ludlow, Massachusetts plans to pay it forward after winning big on a lottery scratch ticket.
The Rumney Rocks Climbing Area is partially closed as nesting peregrine falcons could attack rock climbers.