Celtics Beat Wizards 111-78
Guard Isaiah Thomas scored 21 points and Jared Sullinger scored 18 points and matched a season high with 15 rebounds.
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Guard Isaiah Thomas scored 21 points and Jared Sullinger scored 18 points and matched a season high with 15 rebounds.
The Boston Celtics roared out of the gate with a 40-point first quarter and ended a three-game losing streak by cruising to a 118-98 win over the Washington Wizards on Friday night.
Paul Pierce's magical postseason run with the Washington Wizards came to an unfortunate halt on Friday night, but hopefully his career didn't come to a close as well.
Paul Pierce almost added another memorable chapter to his legendary career of trash talking Thursday night before Hawks' center Al Horford forced a rewrite.
At age 37, Paul Pierce showed the NBA on Saturday night why you can still call him the Truth.
Paul Anthony Pierce has not been a member of the Boston Celtics in nearly two full calendar years, but it's pretty evident that his blood still runs green.
Celtics fans can take a closer look at Pierce in his new role, attempting to transition an up-and-coming Washington Wizards team into a contender.
It's pretty clear that after a 15-year career as a member of the Celtics that Paul Pierce loves Boston.
Paul Pierce knew it would be tough leaving Boston after spending the first 15 years of his career in Celtics' green. But it turns out, the move was a lot tougher than the former Finals MVP could have imagined.
Everyone's taking up the ice bucket challenge. But some people in the sports world need ice water dumped on them.
The rebuilding Boston Celtics will appear on national television just once during the 2014-15 NBA season.
With the biggest names off the board, it's time to break down the five teams having the best offseason thus far in the NBA.
Kris Humphries has reportedly signed a three-year deal with the Washington Wizards, who are currently working on completing a sign-and-trade with the Boston Celtics.
LeBron James may have made the biggest decision of the NBA offseason, but Paul Pierce's new destination may rank as the biggest surprise of NBA free agency thus far.
We all have favorite teams. But some team names just don't make any sense, like these...
The wheeling and dealing of the Celtics offseason won't begin until next month, but that doesn't mean some trade possibilities aren't starting to come into focus.
After their loss to the 76ers, the Celtics hold sole possession of the fifth worst record in the NBA.
The Boston Celtics have five games remaining in the regular season, and most fans of the team would like to see them lose them all.
Rich Keefe breaks down Boston's 113-111 OT win over the Washington Wizards.
The 2013 NBA Draft kicks off tomorrow and here is our list of potential picks, what each teams weaknesses are and what voids need to be filled.
Carlos Boozer had 19 points and 15 rebounds to help the Chicago Bulls clinch the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference with a 95-92 win over the Washington Wizards in the regular-season finale Wednesday night.
After a two week break to rest inflammation in his left ankle, Kevin Garnett return to the Celtics in Sunday night's 107-96 win over the Washington Wizards.
Brandon Bass scored 20 points and the Boston Celtics, helped by the return of Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce, beat the Washington Wizards 107-96 Sunday night.
The Boston Celtics added some scoring off their bench and more depth at the guard position at Thursday's NBA Trade Deadline, acquiring Jordan Crawford from the Washington Wizards.
Kevin Garnett led the Celtics with 20 points and 13 rebounds, Rajon Rondo had 18 points and 14 assists and reserve Jason Terry had 16 points.
A new pair of soccer fields have opened in South Boston as part of a community investment project ahead of the World Cup.
Dozens of families who survived a fire at a condominium complex in North Attleboro, Massachusetts are frustrated they still haven't been allowed to see their homes three weeks after the fire.
Wilyer Abreu hit a two-run homer, Payton Tolle pitched six scoreless innings and the Red Sox beat the Orioles 8-1 on Wednesday.
Scotland fans who call themselves the Tartan Army will soon swarm Boston and Providence ahead of the World Cup matches in Foxboro.
Some parents in Brookline are raising concerns about dangerously hot playground surfaces at a local school.
"Chelsea Jane Doe" has been identified as Tiffany Bradley of Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Dozens of families who survived a fire at a condominium complex in North Attleboro, Massachusetts are frustrated they still haven't been allowed to see their homes three weeks after the fire.
Scotland fans who call themselves the Tartan Army will soon swarm Boston and Providence ahead of the World Cup matches in Foxboro.
Boston residents are excited about bars staying open later for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but employees aren't so sure.
A new pair of soccer fields have opened in South Boston as part of a community investment project ahead of the World Cup.
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.
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."
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.
A proposed bill would push back "last call" so Massachusetts bars could stay open until 3 a.m. for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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.
Built and operated entirely by volunteers, Waushakum Live Steamers brings miniature steam railroading to life on a full-scale landscape.
A Newburyport native, multitalented author, potter, and chef, Dave Becker opened his first restaurant at just 24 years old.
With routes that wind past rugged islands, historic lighthouses, and abundant marine life, Cap'n Fish's Cruises offers a classic way to experience Maine's midcoast by sea.
With over four decades dedicated to the art of bonsai, Bonsai West is one of New England's premier destinations for this living tradition.
New England's largest and oldest Renaissance festival, King Richard's Faire, is a celebration of music, theater, and history.
Wilyer Abreu hit a two-run homer, Payton Tolle pitched six scoreless innings and the Red Sox beat the Orioles 8-1 on Wednesday.
Pete Alonso hit a two-run homer and Shane Baz pitched seven solid innings as the Baltimore Orioles beat the Boston Red Sox 4-2 on Tuesday night.
Freshly acquired New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown was all smiles Tuesday after his first practice with his new team.
New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel said newly acquired wide receiver A.J. Brown has passed his physical and is "ready to go."
Boston sports media personality Chris Gasper said he is preparing to undergo surgery for prostate cancer.
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.