The Must-See Matchups Of Celtics-Nets Playoff Series
The Celtics don't really stand a chance against the Nets, but the series should feature a lot of intriguing matchups that will make it interesting.
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The Celtics don't really stand a chance against the Nets, but the series should feature a lot of intriguing matchups that will make it interesting.
We knew the Celtics and Nets would tip off their first-round playoff series on Saturday night. Now Green Teamers can plan for the entire series.
The Celtics are going to need everyone to play at an other-worldly level if they want any shot against the Nets. That includes three players that don't command the spotlight.
The Celtics and Nets matching up in the playoffs means that Kyrie Irving will play in front of Celtics fans for the first time since leaving Boston.
The Celtics' prize for winning Tuesday night's play-in game is a postseason matchup with the Brooklyn Nets.
Jayson Tatum downplayed his "superstar status" after leading the Celtics to a play-in victory with a 50-point explosion against the Wizards.
The Boston Celtics are off to the NBA playoffs thanks to a monster performance by Jayson Tatum.
The Celtics had Robert Williams back for the start of the team's play-in game against the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night. But that return was short-lived.
This is not the spot that the Celtics expected to be before the season tipped off. But based on how the Celtics played for large swaths of the season, they're kind of lucky to be in the play-in tournament.
Bradley Beal made it look easy against the Celtics during the regular season, but he won't be at full strength for Tuesday night's play-in game.
The Celtics will have to win one more game to qualify for the NBA Playoffs, and their first of two chances comes Tuesday night when they host the Washington Wizards in the 7-8 Play-In game.
The Celtics have to win one more game to qualify for the NBA Playoffs. Their first shot comes Tuesday night at TD Garden against the Washington Wizards.
The Knicks beat the Boston Celtics 96-92 on Sunday to clinch the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference.
Paul Pierce and Bill Russell are included in the 2021 Hall of Fame class.
Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan and others were inducted in a delayed honor for the Class of 2020.
Boston's Kemba Walker, Tristan Thompson, Marcus Smart and Robert Williams were all sidelined against Minnesota.
Kevin Garnett will finally take his place in the Basketball Hall of Fame on Saturday, along with the late Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan and six others.
The Celtics are locked into the 7-seed in the Eastern Conference, putting them right at the top of the NBA's play-in tournament.
Jaylen Brown's wrist surgery was a success, and the Celtics guard will be back to doing the things that professional basketball players do in three months.
The NBA has announced game times for the final two days of the regular season, and it does not bode well for the Boston Celtics.
Danny Ainge said there will be changes to the Boston Celtics this offseason, but it doesn't sound like they'll be as drastic as many are shouting for.
The Celtics lost another bad game to a bad team on Wednesday, which was far too common during this disappointing season.
The Celtics still had a chance to avoid the play-in tournament with a win over the Miami Heat on Tuesday night. That chance is all but gone now after yet another disappointing defeat.
The Celtics will be without center Robert Williams for Tuesday night's must-win showdown with the Miami Heat in Boston.
Forget about a healthy Celtics team flipping a switch in the playoffs.
Dozens of city positions are set to be cut, including six in the Lowell Fire Department.
The major league-best Atlanta Braves defeated the Boston Red Sox 3-2 on Friday night.
The flags at the Massachusetts Fallen Heroes Memorial represent the names of each man and woman from the state who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Jessica Ostrowski says her whole life changed when her fiancé Trooper Kevin Trainor was killed stopping a wrong-way driver.
Firefighters responded to a fire at Robbins Lumber in Searsmont, Maine, about 95 miles from Portland.
Jessica Ostrowski says her whole life changed when her fiancé Trooper Kevin Trainor was killed stopping a wrong-way driver.
Temperatures are warming up in Boston next week with the city's first 80 and 90-degree days in over 200 days.
The family of Elizabeth "Lizzie" Dankert, who died in a boat crash in East Boston, said they will miss her immensely.
A Boston University student was arraigned on Friday for allegedly threatening students and staff at the school.
Firefighters responded to a fire at Robbins Lumber in Searsmont, Maine, about 95 miles from Portland.
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.
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.
Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary is a protected marine ecosystem off the coast of Massachusetts known for its rich biodiversity, world-class whale watching, and historic shipwrecks.
Best Bees installs and manages professionally maintained hives for homes, businesses, and institutions.
Known for his sustainable cooking and farm-fresh ingredients, Woods Hill's Charlie Foster is a leader in the farm-to-table movement.
Gaining Ground in Concord, Massachusetts is one of the region's leading non-profit farms dedicated to hunger relief.
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.
The Boston Red Sox beat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-1 on Wednesday night.
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.