Celtics Have A Chance To Pull Even With Raptors
The Celtics can pull even with the Raptors with a win in Toronto, but they'll have to actually play some defense in order to do so.
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The Celtics can pull even with the Raptors with a win in Toronto, but they'll have to actually play some defense in order to do so.
Cedric Maxwell joined WBZ-TV's Sports Final on Sunday night to discuss Isaiah Thomas' MVP run, Marcus Smart's impact on both ends of the floor, and if Boston can be a serious title contender this season.
The Celtics are in the midst of their most successful stretch of the season and they can point to one seemingly unlikely area for their success: 3-point shooting.
It was a quiet week for the Celtics, but a loud one for small forward Jae Crowder after his Twitter tantrum about feeling disrespected by Boston fans, who cheered Gordon Hayward when Utah was in town Tuesday.
Chicago Bulls guard Jimmy Butler is reportedly available "for the right price."
Jae Crowder spoke about his frustration with fans on Thursday, saying he still felt disrespected when some cheered for Gordon Hayward on Tuesday. But the forward made it clear that he still wants to be a Boston Celtic, and he appreciates all the support fans have shown him over the years.
Isaiah Thomas is vastly underpaid for the star he's become, and has made no secret that he's patiently awaiting a big payday in two years.
Like head coach Brad Stevens, Celtics president Danny Ainge wishes Jae Crowder wouldn't have taken to Twitter to voice his displeasure with Celtics fans cheering for Gordon Hayward before Tuesday night's game. But also like Stevens, Ainge doesn't think his small forward doesn't like wearing green anymore.
Celtics forward Jae Crowder was none-to-pleased with Boston fans on Tuesday night, which caught head coach Brad Stevens by surprise.
Celtics fans showed some love for free-agent-to-be Gordon Hayward on Tuesday night, which didn't sit well with Jae Crowder.
Cedric Maxwell joined WBZ-TV's Dan Roche on Sunday's edition of Sports Final to discuss Isaiah Thomas' epic performance on Friday, and said Thomas does his damage when it matters most for the Celtics.
NBA teams always have room for improvement. Here are 2017 New Year's resolutions for the Western Conference.
NBA teams always have room for improvement. Here are 2017 New Year's resolutions for the Eastern Conference.
Saturday's "Celtics @ 7" on 98.5 The Sports Hub examined Isaiah Thomas's 52-point performance, and his future with the organization.
The Celtics made a spirited comeback against the Cavaliers in Cleveland on Thursday night, but one that ultimately came up short in the end.
The NBA saw more than its fair share of surprises in 2016. What will happen in 2017?
The Celtics have come up empty in their eight opportunities this season to get wins against the league's elite. They hope to change that tonight in Cleveland.
Gerald Green provided an energy boost off the bench on Tuesday night, receiving a standing ovation from Celtics fans.
Isaiah Thomas is in the midst of his second straight career year, and he earned more recognition on Monday from the league for his impressive play by being named Eastern Conference Player of the Week.
The Celtics won for the fifth time in six games.
The Celtics will be back in action on Christmas day for the first time in four years on Sunday, kicking off a slate of five featured games for the league in the yearly national showcase.
In case you don't feel like watching A Christmas Story all weekend, here's some sports action to get you away from the family for a little while.
Sunday marks the 30th time the Celtics are featured on the NBA's marquee day, so they have a lengthy history if waking up, opening presents and then hitting the hardwood.
The Celtics could use a player of DeMarcus Cousins' talent, but could the big man handle the city's tough media landscape?
The Celtics finally have their signature win of the 2016-17 season, thanks to a giant performance from Isaiah Thomas.
Ticket refunds for the Ed Sheeran concerts at Gillette Stadium are available after the Massachusetts attorney general sent a letter to Ticketmaster.
The MBTA is set to start fining drivers who are caught on camera blocking bus lanes and bus stops in the Boston area.
Police in Lynn, Massachusetts, arrested four teenagers who were allegedly part of a large group that took over a McDonald's.
With a potential nor'easter heading for Massachusetts, Plymouth town officials are encouraging residents to pull their boats out of the water.
The Boston Red Sox edged Cleveland 1-0 on Wednesday night to snap the Guardians' six-game winning streak.
The WBZ Weather Team has issued a NEXT Weather Alert for a nor'easter in Massachusetts this weekend.
Ticket refunds for the Ed Sheeran concerts at Gillette Stadium are available after the Massachusetts attorney general sent a letter to Ticketmaster.
The MBTA is set to start fining drivers who are caught on camera blocking bus lanes and bus stops in the Boston area.
Police in Lynn, Massachusetts, arrested four teenagers who were allegedly part of a large group that took over a McDonald's.
With a potential nor'easter heading for Massachusetts, Plymouth town officials are encouraging residents to pull their boats out of the water.
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.
Conor Healy's powered wheelchair is his lifeline. When it broke, his family tried for months to get it fixed. So they reached out to Call for Action for help.
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.
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.
Frugal Fannie's, a warehouse clothing store known for its bargains, is closing its Westwood, Massachusetts, location after 43 years.
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.
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 Boston Red Sox edged Cleveland 1-0 on Wednesday night to snap the Guardians' six-game winning streak.
The Cleveland Guardians maintained their slim first-place lead in the AL Central with a 3-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday night.
The Boston Red Sox officially named Chad Tracy as the 49th manager in franchise history and picked up two more options on Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow's contract.
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.
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.