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The Celtics have been the NBA's most dominant team. Only a championship will make season complete
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Celtics know that no one cares about everything they’ve accomplished during the regular season. Being the only team to win 60 games? That’s cool. Beating 10 teams by 30 or more points and becoming the first team in NBA history to have...
Payton Pritchard scores career-high 38 points in Celtics' 132-122 win over Wizards
BOSTON (AP) — Payton Pritchard scored a career-high 38 points and the NBA-best Boston Celtics rested their entire starting lineup in a 132-122 victory over the Washington Wizards on Sunday in the teams’ regular-season finale. Svi Mykhailiuk added 26 points and Sam Hauser 16 for...
Payton Pritchard scores a career-high 31 points as Celtics rest starters and cruise past Hornets
BOSTON (AP) — Payton Prichard scored a career-high 31 points and the Boston Celtics rolled to a 131-98 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night. Pritchard added 11 assists for his second double-double this season and helped the Celtics avoid losing three consecutive games in...
Jrue Holiday agrees to 4-year, $135 million extension with Celtics
BOSTON (AP) — Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens called it a no-brainer to pursue Jrue Holiday when the five-time all-defensive selection was traded from Milwaukee to Portland as part of the deal that sent Damian Lillard to the Bucks. After a breakout season...
Jaylen Brown scores 26 points and reaches 10,000 in his career in Celtics' 124-107 win over Portland
BOSTON (AP) — Jaylen Brown scored 26 points and reached 10,000 in his NBA career, leading the Boston Celtics past the Portland Trail Blazers 124-107 on Sunday night for their 13th straight home victory. Kristaps Porzingis had his third straight double-double with 12 points and 10...
Pritchard scores 21, Celtics hold off late charge by Kings to hold on for 101-100 win
BOSTON (AP) — Payton Pritchard had 21 points, including five 3-pointers and the Boston Celtics held off a late charge to beat the Sacramento Kings 101-100 on Friday night. Kristaps Porzingis added 20 points and 11 rebounds – his second straight double-double – to help the...
Porzingis scores 27, Celtics earn home-court advantage in playoffs with 135-100 win over Thunder
BOSTON (AP) — Oklahoma City coach Mark Daigneault likened the Celtics' performance this season to that of a Ferrari. Boston's latest victory over the Thunder earned it yet another luxury with the playoffs fast approaching. Kristaps Porzingis had 27 points, 12...
Jayson Tatum, Sam Hauser each score 25 as Celtics beat Hornets 118-104 for 11th win in 13 games
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Jayson Tatum had 25 points and 10 rebounds, Sam Hauser poured in 25 points on seven 3s and the Boston Celtics avenged an early season loss to the Charlotte Hornets with a 118-104 victory on Monday night. Kristaps Porzingis added 20 points and Derrick White...
Tatum scores 23 as Celtics rebound from back-to-back losses with 104-92 win over Pelicans
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 23 points and the Boston Celtics rebounded from back-to-back losses to Atlanta, pulling away in the third quarter for a 104-92 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday. Kristaps Porzingis added 19 points, 10 rebounds and four blocked...
Tatum, Hauser, Horford lead way as NBA-leading Celtics beat Bulls 124-113 for 9th straight win
CHICAGO (AP) — Whether Jayson Tatum is missing a game or Jaylen Brown is sitting out the next night, the Boston Celtics just keep rolling along. Make it nine straight wins now for the team with the NBA's best record. Tatum scored 26 points, Sam Hauser and Al Horford added 23...
