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White's putback as time expires lifts Celtics past Heat, forces Game 7 in East finals
MIAMI (AP) — The Boston Celtics were a tenth of a second away from elimination. The Miami Heat were a tenth of a second from the NBA Finals. Derrick White owned that final moment. White scored on a putback as time expired and the Boston Celtics moved to the brink of...
NBA Playoffs: Celtics' starters come up with a bit of history in Game 5 win over Heat
The Boston Celtics aren't done yet. The Celtics — once down 3-0 in the Eastern Conference finals — are now within 3-2, after leading the whole way and topping the Miami Heat 110-97 on Thursday night. Boston had four players, all of them starters, with at least 21...
Celtics thrive on 3s, beat Heat 110-97 in Game 5 to extend East finals
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Celtics have looked elimination in the face four times this postseason and still haven't blinked. Derrick White had 24 points, including six 3-pointers, and the Celtics dominated the Miami Heat 110-97 on Thursday night in Game 5 to extend the Eastern...
Tatum scores 33, Celtics stave off elimination by topping Heat 116-99 in Game 4
MIAMI (AP) — Down nine early in the third quarter, down 3-0 in the series, the Boston Celtics knew their season was completely on the brink. Three minutes later, everything looked different. Jayson Tatum had 33 points and 11 rebounds, Jaylen Brown added 17 points and...
Harden makes winning 3 in OT, 76ers tie series with Celtics
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — James Harden had a new friend he called his good-luck charm in the arena and the grit he needed to turn in a vintage effort — in the form of tying and winning shots —for the 76ers. Looking down-and-out in the previous two games, Good Game James saved the...
Brown scores 25, Celtics spoil Embiid's return in 121-87 win
BOSTON (AP) — The Celtics walked off the court angry and frustrated after giving up home-court advantage in their series-opening loss to the 76ers. Boston called on those emotions — and its defense — to dominate in Game 2. Jaylen Brown scored 25 points and the...
Brown, Tatum score 31 each, Boston beats Hawks for 3-1 lead
ATLANTA (AP) — Jaylen Brown took off the mask — revealing a guy who suddenly couldn’t miss. Brown scored 31 points, most of them after removing a protective facial device he's worn for two months, and the Boston Celtics moved to the brink of advancing to the second round with a...
Celtics G Smart (tailbone) 'good to go' in Game 4 vs Hawks
ATLANTA (AP) — Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart was cleared to play in Game 4 on Sunday night against the Atlanta Hawks after landing hard on his tailbone. Coach Joe Mazzulla said Smart would be in the starting lineup after being listed as a game-time decision. ...
Celtics, Hawks sit many players for regular-season finale
BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Celtics and Atlanta Hawks both have numerous players out for Sunday's season finale. Boston is sitting usual starters Jayson Tatum, the team’s leading scorer at 30.1 per game, Al Horford, Jaylen Brown (cut finger) and Marcus Smart. Also out are reserves...
Finger cut to keep Celtics' Brown out for final 2 games
BOSTON (AP) — Celtics All-Star Jaylen Brown says he will miss the final two regular-season games but expects to be ready to go in time for the start of the playoffs after cutting a finger on his shooting hand. Brown told reporters Friday night before a game against Toronto that he...
