Celtics Looking To 'Control The Controllables' Against Nets
The Celtics are going to have to be near perfect in every aspect against the Nets, and Brad Stevens says that one thing the team cannot do is beat themselves.
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The Celtics are going to have to be near perfect in every aspect against the Nets, and Brad Stevens says that one thing the team cannot do is beat themselves.
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.
Prosecutors allege that Lindsay Clancy murdered her three young children as her husband was out getting the family takeout.
Craig Berkson, who was diagnosed with cancer 22 years ago, embraces giving back and building community as a PMC rider.
Some World Cup fans were bummed to find the FIFA Fan Festival closed on Thursday, but they quickly turned to other areas to celebrate.
Brandon Valenzuela hit a go-ahead RBI double with two outs in the ninth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays completed a three-game sweep of the Boston Red Sox with a 4-3 win Thursday.
Scotland soccer fans have taken over Boston, and members of the fan base known as the Tartan Army have brought one of their home country's unique traditions with them.
A pregnant suspect is dead after a crash and shooting into a Sturbridge, Massachusetts hotel that left a bystander critically injured.
Some World Cup fans were bummed to find the FIFA Fan Festival closed on Thursday, but they quickly turned to other areas to celebrate.
Prosecutors allege that Lindsay Clancy murdered her three young children as her husband was out getting the family takeout.
The World Cup FIFA Fan Festival at Boston's City Hall Plaza will be closed Thursday due to the potential for stormy weather in the forecast.
Haggis is not on the menu in Boston for the World Cup, despite what Gov. Healey told Scotland supporters in a lighthearted social media video.
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 Massachusetts family thought their Vrbo stay would be protected after they had to cancel their trip to Hawaii due to severe weather. Now they're out $12,000.
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.
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."
Dozens of Boston bars and restaurants are taking advantage of a new Massachusetts law allowing for a later last call.
We now know when the sales tax holiday is coming to Massachusetts in August.
Gov. Maura Healey said Tuesday that she personally supports bringing back happy hour in Massachusetts.
An Amazon employee is accused of stealing hundreds of items from a warehouse in Bridgewater, Massachusetts.
Clover Food Lab, which has about a dozen vegetarian fast-food restaurants in the Boston area, is closing.
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.
With a focus on precision craftsmanship and world-class brass instruments, S.E. Shires has become a benchmark for professional musicians seeking exceptional sound and performance.
Complete with vineyard views and seasonally inspired dining, the award-winning LaBelle Winery offers one of New England's most distinctive winery experiences.
With a carefully curated collection of artisan cheeses and specialty foods sourced from around the world, Formaggio Kitchen has been a beloved destination for food lovers for over four decades.
Brandon Valenzuela hit a go-ahead RBI double with two outs in the ninth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays completed a three-game sweep of the Boston Red Sox with a 4-3 win Thursday.
The Boston Bruins announced Thursday that they will hoist Patrice Bergeron's No. 37 to the rafters at TD Garden during a ceremony this season.
The Blue Jays beat the Red Sox 3-0 on Wednesday night after placing scheduled starter Max Scherzer on the injured list.
The Toronto Blue Jays beat the Boston Red Sox 6-1 at Fenway Park on Tuesday night.
Erling Haaland scored his first two World Cup goals and added an assist in his tournament debut to propel Norway to a 4-1 victory over Iraq in Group I.
Haggis is not on the menu in Boston for the World Cup, despite what Gov. Healey told Scotland supporters in a lighthearted social media video.
There have been multiple sightings of a black bear in some unusual locations on the seacoast of New Hampshire and in southern Maine.
There's a smelly situation on the beach in Provincetown, Massachusetts after thousands of squid washed up on shore
Have you ever wondered where all the fish in the New England Aquarium come from? The answer is just down the road in Quincy.
Hopkinton, Massachusetts police are investigating video of a "suspicious" person walking into the middle of a road at night in front of a car.