Memorable Homecoming For Celtics' Smart Despite Loss To Mavs
Marcus Smart didn't get a win during his first homecoming as a pro Monday night in Dallas, but the result didn't ruin the evening for the rookie point guard.
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Marcus Smart didn't get a win during his first homecoming as a pro Monday night in Dallas, but the result didn't ruin the evening for the rookie point guard.
While the Celtics' comeback in Dallas fell short, their second half shows that there is no quit in this team.
The Boston Celtics look to be a better squad this season, but Saturday night's blowout loss to the Houston Rockets brought about a painful reminder: better might not be good enough when it comes to Western Conference opponents.
Saturday's edition of "Celtics @ 7" on 98.5 The Sports Hub offered a look back at a dominating Opening Night win over the Nets and more.
Rajon Rondo said he was inspired to move without the ball while watching Tony Parker of the San Antonia Spurs in the NBA Finals.
Celtics head coach Brad Stevens joined 98.5 The Sports Hub's Gresh & Zolak on Friday for his weekly call into the show, and said he was very pleased to see everything they set in place during the preseason carry over into the games that count.
Rookie Marcus Smart appears ready to contribute in a big way this season.
On the morning after the Celtics turned in an impressive effort in a season-opening win over the Brooklyn Nets, Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge joined Toucher & Rich.
Rondo may not be 100 percent, but he gave a vintage Rajon Rondo performance in Wednesday night's season opener.
Five predictions that could very well happen for the Boston Celtics, and are worth following throughout the season
We didn't get those fireworks this offseason, but Sean Grande says we're still going to have a lot of fun watching the 2014-15 Boston Celtics.
Rajon Rondo still isn't sure if he'll suit up for the Celtics when they open their season on Wednesday night, but he is certainly making progress.
Rajon Rondo told reporters there's a 79-percent chance he plays in Wednesday night's season opener.
Cedric Maxwell joined WBZ-TV's Sports FInal on Sunday night to preview the upcoming Celtics season.
Rajon Rondo is still wearing a protective pad on his left hand, but the Celtics point guard has started to participate in contact drills.
Former Celtic and current CSNNE broadcaster Brian Scalabrine joined 98.5 The Sports Hub's Toucher & Rich in studio Tuesday morning for a Celtics season preview!
The Celtics haven't ruled out Rajon Rondo playing in their season opener, but the point guard doesn't want to set a return just yet.
This preseason the Celtics have been shooting regularly from three-point range.
So you're telling me there's a chance?
We regret to inform you, but you'll have four less minutes of Sean Grande and Cedric Maxwell this Sunday on 98.5 The Sports Hub.
Host Adam Kaufman was joined for the full hour by CBSBoston.com C's writer Brian Robb to discuss the positives and negatives of the Celts' 2-1 start to the preseason.
Friday afternoon on 98.5 The Sports Hub, Celtics head coach Brad Stevens joined Andy Gresh and Scott Zolak to talk all things Green.
With two preseason games under their belts, it's clear that these are not the 2013-14 Boston Celtics. It's apparent that this group will be better.
James Young kept a hamstring injury to himself, and is now sidelined for the foreseeable future.
Evan Turner was a "singles hitter" on Monday night, juggling a few different roles in the Celtics' preseason opener.
Celtics fans packed Boston Common on Sunday as recently traded Jaylen Brown returned to the city he called home for 10 seasons.
With only two days to go before the Sept. 1 Massachusetts primary election, the gubernatorial race continues to heat up.
The New England Patriots have finalized their initial 53-man roster after making a final round of cuts and also adding offensive line depth with a trade Sunday afternoon.
A man died Saturday afternoon after falling onto an electrified third rail at the MBTA Forest Hills station.
Austin Wells homered twice in a nine-run eighth inning, and the Yankees widened their lead in the AL wild-card race with a 16-1 win over the Red Sox on Sunday.
A trial consultant said the Lindsay Clancy jury will need plenty of time to deliberate because the case is "incredibly complicated."
Celtics fans packed Boston Common on Sunday as recently traded Jaylen Brown returned to the city he called home for 10 seasons.
The New England Patriots have finalized their initial 53-man roster after making a final round of cuts and also adding offensive line depth with a trade Sunday afternoon.
A man died Saturday afternoon after falling onto an electrified third rail at the MBTA Forest Hills station.
With only two days to go before the Sept. 1 Massachusetts primary election, the gubernatorial race continues to heat up.
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.
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.
Apartment rental scams are rising in the Boston area, according to the FBI. They said there have been nearly 500 victims.
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.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
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 have finalized their initial 53-man roster after making a final round of cuts and also adding offensive line depth with a trade Sunday afternoon.
Austin Wells homered twice in a nine-run eighth inning, and the Yankees widened their lead in the AL wild-card race with a 16-1 win over the Red Sox on Sunday.
Outfielder Roman Anthony and shortstop Trevor Story were both added back to the roster Sunday ahead of the team's series finale against the rival New York Yankees.
The Yankees beat the Red Sox 9-2 Saturday in the nightcap and earned a doubleheader split.
Red Sox rookie Jake Bennett stymied the Yankees again, allowing three hits in six innings, as Boston took the first game of a doubleheader Saturday in New York.
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.