Stevens: Celtics Need Four Great Defensive Games To Clinch Playoff Berth
Celtics head coach Brad Stevens joined Zolak and Bertrand on Friday, gearing up for Boston's final push for the postseason.
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Celtics head coach Brad Stevens joined Zolak and Bertrand on Friday, gearing up for Boston's final push for the postseason.
The Boston Celtics have been a great story during the regular season, but don't expect a big upset if they make the playoffs.
Celtics head coach Brad Stevens will have to deal with one more twist to his team's rotation in the final two weeks of the regular season, thanks to Jared Sullinger's surprise return on Friday night.
Celtics head coach Brad Stevens touched on the return of Jared Sullinger, and the tough schedule for Boston to close the regular season.
"Brad's not considering college. Brad is with the Celtics and ... it's just talk. It's just talk out there."
Stevens has been heralded for his calm demeanor and systematic coaching style, something not typically found in a league full of superstars and coaches working to appease them.
Doc Rivers was more than happy to talk about his former team on Sunday night, giving his thoughts on the Celtics' future and offering a scouting report that no one could have expected.
The Celtics had a disappointing loss on Wednesday night, but Brad Stevens says his team is focused on responding with a win on Friday night.
Danny Ainge would love to see his Celtics in the playoffs, but won't see the season as a failure if they miss out because the team if still playing in meaningful games as the season winds down.
Wednesday night wasn't the worst loss of the Celtics' 2014-15 campaign, but it was certainly one of the more disappointing.
Mike Gorman is convinced the Celtics will make the playoffs this season, but says to hold on tight. The race for the postseason likely won't be decided until the final week of the season.
Boston's offense has remained shorthanded without their top scorer (Thomas) in the fold, but Turner has willingly stepped up to help keep Boston's playoff hopes afloat
The Boston Celtics probably won't have guard Isaiah Thomas for the eighth straight game on Monday night, but they may get their best scorer back before the week is out.
Celtics guard Marcus Smart was ejected for punching a Spurs player below the belt on Friday night.
Celtics head coach Brad Stevens had nothing but nice things to say about his upcoming opponent.
The Celtics have plenty of cap space to work with this summer, but Mike Gorman says they may opt to go with younger players rather than make a big splash on the free agent market.
Rich Keefe goes through the top stories of the day for the Patriots, Bruins, Celtics, Red Sox and more in rapid fire fashion.
The Celtics are making a playoff push, but their focus is just on their next opponent.
If you polled a group of Celtics fans a couple of months ago, this is likely the last thing way they would have expected for the end of the season.
Last season, the Celtics won just four games against Western Conference opponents. This year, it's 12 -- and counting.
The Boston Celtics may be 24-35 and currently on the outside looking in to the playoffs, but Brad Stevens isn't measuring the success of his team with just wins and losses.
The time may have come to cross the bridge of putting Isaiah Thomas into the starting lineup.
It seems like it's a new person every night who steps up for the Celtics. On Wednesday night, it was Tyler Zeller.
How have the Celtics bounced back after blowout losses under Brad Stevens? Let's take a look game-by-game.
If the Boston Celtics were feeling a little too good about themselves over the last week, Brad Stevens is hoping Tuesday night's drubbing by the Cavaliers is a wake-up call.
The man convicted of killing Salem State student Claire Gravel in Massachusetts nearly 40 years ago will spend the rest of his life in prison.
Weymouth neighbors say the disturbing discoveries of two deceased dogs have stolen their sense of calm.
Massachusetts lawmakers are considering banning social media for children under 14 years old. But how would it work?
James Hagens is expected to join the Bruins immediately and could make his NHL debut on Saturday.
Haverhill, Massachusetts is banning all cryptocurrency ATMs after three people were scammed out of a total of $20,000.
The man convicted of killing Salem State student Claire Gravel nearly 40 years ago will spend the rest of his life in prison.
Massachusetts lawmakers are considering banning social media for children under 14 years old. But how would it work?
A family is demanding answers from the Gloucester school district, after their child was left alone in a quiet room.
Haverhill, Massachusetts is banning all cryptocurrency ATMs after three people were scammed out of a total of $20,000.
Neighbors say the disturbing discoveries of two deceased dogs along their shoreline has stolen their sense of calm.
Boston's cold and snowy winter might have an effect on this year's pollen allergy season.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Two Massachusetts residents have been diagnosed with measles, the Department of Public Health confirmed Friday.
There's a new drug that can help early morning shift workers stay awake and alert, a study out of Boston found.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
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.
A Dorchester woman says Boston Police opened fire through her closed apartment door and the bullets went into her 5-year-old son's bedroom.
The I-Team has learned the Massachusetts Dept. of Health wants to take away pepper spray and non-lethal restraints from Tewksbury State Hospital safety officers.
Frankie Rodenbaugh died just days after his babysitter allegedly left him in a car, strapped in his seat for hours with no food or water.
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.
The bill would ban single-use plastic bags and implement a 10-cent fee for paper bags at Massachusetts stores.
Easter is today. Stores like Market Basket, Big Y and Stop & Shop have shared whether they'll be open or closed for the holiday.
Clover Food Lab, a vegetarian restaurant chain in the Boston area, has let the state know it may have to lay off 182 workers.
The James Beard Awards announced their 2026 finalists. Here are the New England restaurants and chefs up for honors.
Free Jordan's Furniture is one round away thanks to UConn's success in March Madness.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
James Hagens is expected to join the Bruins immediately and could make his NHL debut on Saturday.
Sonny Gray pitched 6 1/3 shutout innings, and the Boston Red Sox beat Milwaukee at Fenway Park.
The three finalists have been announced for the Patriots Hall of Fame as fans will choose between Rob Gronkowski, Adam Vinatieri and Logan Mankins.
Jaylen Brown had 35 points and nine rebounds, and the Boston Celtics outlasted the Charlotte Hornets 113-102 on Tuesday night.
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Boston Bruins 6-5 on Tuesday night and claimed their fourth Metropolitan Division title in six years.
The Rumney Rocks Climbing Area is partially closed as nesting peregrine falcons could attack rock climbers.
A Cape Air plane had to return to Nantucket, Massachusetts after part of a door opened up mid-flight.
Hot dogs and fries at Fenway Park just got an upgrade. Boston Red Sox fans can now have lobster on their ballpark favorites.
A small restaurant and convenience store on Nantucket, Massachusetts keeps selling big lottery winners.
Ziggy the dog showed his appreciation for the New Hampshire firefighter who saved his life after a freak accident.