Porzingis returned with a bang in Game 1 of NBA Finals
Kristaps Porzingis quickly eased any concerns in his return to the floor in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, erupting for 20 points in Boston's victory over the Mavericks.
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Kristaps Porzingis quickly eased any concerns in his return to the floor in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, erupting for 20 points in Boston's victory over the Mavericks.
Kristaps Porzingis returned to action in a big way and Jaylen Brown continued his postseason tear to lead the Celtics to a 107-89 win in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
Thirteen-year-old Grady Smith is a massive Celtics fan and his road to the NBA Finals is unlike any other.
WBZ-TV's Brandon Truitt spoke with a young fan who got tickets from Dave Portnoy for Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy gave 13-year-old Grady Smith's family tickets to Game 1 of the NBA Finals in Boston. WBZ-TV's Brandon Truitt reports.
Causeway Street was awash in green Thursday as fans gathered outside the TD Garden before Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
Boston Celtics fans celebrated the lead-up to the NBA Finals in style. WBZ-TV's Christina Hager reports.
2008 NBA champion Leon Powe broke down the Mavericks, Jayson Tatum's legacy, Kyrie Irving's return to TD Garden, and more.
Leon Powe, who won a championship with the Celtics in 2008, previews the NBA Finals between Boston and Dallas.
WBZ-TV’s Brandon Truitt spoke with Celtics fans who have flown in to Boston from around the world.
Kyrie Irving and his Dallas Mavericks practiced on the parquet during NBA Finals Media Day. The Celtics say there is no bad blood between them. WBZ-TV's Nick Giovanni reports.
A confident Celtics Nation is making their predictions ahead of Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks.
WBZ-TV's Tiffany Chan spoke with some optimistic Celtics fans ahead of Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
Jayson Tatum had some fun with being called the "most scrutinized" player in the NBA at media day for the NBA Finals. Tatum just blocks out the noise and focuses on the task at hand -- but his family and friends certainly hear all the nonsense surrounding the Celtics superstar.
The Celtics and the Mavericks should treat us to quite the battle in the NBA Finals, with a lot of star power.
Fans are excited about how the city and TD Garden are working together to make sure gameday excitement is within reach for as many people as possible.
WBZ-TV's Courtney Cole spoke with Celtics fans getting excited for the NBA Finals to begin.
Boston's Canal Street will be closed to vehicle traffic and serve as a fan zone for the first four games, and the away games will be broadcast live inside the Garden.
Kristaps Porzingis said the plan is for him to be in the Celtics lineup for Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday night, but added that nothing is final two days out. He also spoke of his excitement to be in the NBA Finals for the first time in his career.
Levan Reid learned to make handmade sweets at Kane's Donuts in Saugus, Massachusetts.
Kids from the Boston area got to shoot some hoops and take part in some drills run by the Jr. Celtics Academy. WBZ-TV's Steve Burton reports.
Neither party looks back fondly at Kryie Irving's time with the Celtics, but the talented guard seems like a new person in Dallas. Has Kyrie changed, and how is he going to react when Boston fan get on his during the Celtics-Mavericks NBA Finals? The Eagle Tribune's Bill Burt joined Steve Burton on Sports Final to discuss the "new" Kyrie Irving.
The Celtics and the Mavericks will finally tip off the NBA Finals on Thursday night in Boston. Will the Celtics be able to keep Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving in check? Who on the Mavs will guard Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown? And who could step up big for the Celtics with a championship on the line? Steve Burton and Cedric Maxwell break it all down!
ESPN was really pushing the narrative that Celtics stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown don't like each other. Boston head coach Joe Mazzulla fired back on Friday in a very colorful fashion, accusing the media of pushing that narrative to stay relevant.
Bird played college basketball in Terre Haute at Indiana State University, leading the Sycamores to the 1979 NCAA Championship game, where they fell to the Magic Johnson-led Michigan State Spartans.
A large group of teens took over a McDonald's in Lynn, Massachusetts, and some are seen on social media videos assaulting an employee.
With new businesses and places to live popping up, some believe downtown Boston is one of the most desirable neighborhoods to live, work and play in the city.
Lindsay Clancy's lawyers asked a judge to question the holdout juror about his alleged use of a cellphone during deliberations and his answers on a questionnaire.
A new production of "Eleanor" at Central Square Theater is providing an intimate look at the longest serving First Lady in American history.
Ground stops at airports in the New York City area are leading to major delays at Logan Airport in Boston.
Ground stops at airports in the New York City area are leading to major delays at Logan Airport in Boston.
The UMass Dartmouth student accused of killing a football player from the school over the weekend will be sent to Rhode Island to face a murder charge.
Legal analyst Jennifer Roman weighed in on how Patrick Clancy's "60 Minutes" interview could impact Lindsay Clancy's potential second trial.
Lindsay Clancy's lawyers asked a judge to question the holdout juror about his alleged use of a cellphone during deliberations and his truthfulness on a jury questionnaire.
A large group of teens took over a McDonald's in Lynn, Massachusetts, and some are seen on social media videos assaulting an employee.
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.
Sydney Towle, known for her social media content about living with a rare form of cancer called cholangiocarcinoma, died Wednesday in Bethesda, Maryland.
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.
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.
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.
The New England Patriots' defense smothered Aaron Rodgers on the way to a 20-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.
The Red Sox were 32-46 and 15 1/2 games back in the AL East race on June 24. They have since gone 52-25 and will be in the playoffs.
Despite the loss, the Boston Red Sox secured a playoff berth when the Houston Astros lost to the Atlanta Braves.
Betting platforms FanDuel and DraftKings say tools are there to help addicted gamblers slow down.
Kickoff between the Patriots and Steelers today is set for 1 p.m. at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. Here's how to watch.
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.