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Celtics' front office chief Brad Stevens expects only tweaks to roster as they look to defend title
BOSTON (AP) — The past week has been a whirlwind for Brad Stevens since the Celtics reached the goal he’s been chasing since he arrived in Boston in 2013. He’s gone from coach to president of basketball operations during that time, experiencing all the failures and near misses...
Celtics win 18th NBA championship with 106-88 Game 5 victory over Dallas Mavericks
BOSTON (AP) — Jayson Tatum put his hands behind his head, with TD Garden fans standing on their feet cheering around him, and took it all in. Walking to the bench, he wrapped both arms around Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla. The journey was complete. The...
A postseason like almost none other for Luka Doncic, even without a title
Luka Doncic's first trip to the NBA Finals didn't result in his first championship. That said, the Dallas star most definitely left his mark on these playoffs. Doncic finished the postseason as the NBA's leader in points (635), rebounds (208) and assists (178). He's...
Jerry West remembered with moment of silence before Game 3 of NBA Finals
DALLAS (AP) — Jerry West was remembered at the NBA Finals on Wednesday night. The NBA and the fans at Game 3 in Dallas paid tribute to the life of the Basketball Hall of Famer with a pregame video tribute and moment of silence before the game. West died earlier Wednesday at the age...
Mavericks need more long shots to fall in long-shot bid to rally against Celtics in NBA Finals
DALLAS (AP) — Luka Doncic's message is simple for the struggling 3-point shooters around him, and with Dallas trailing Boston 2-0 while coming home for the NBA Finals. “Just one thing: Keep shooting,” the Mavericks superstar said. “We all believe in those shots. That’s how...
Celtics traded for Jrue Holiday with NBA Finals in mind, and now they're 2 wins away from title
BOSTON (AP) — This moment is exactly why the Boston Celtics went out and got Jrue Holiday. When president of basketball operations Brad Stevens and the rest of the front office sat down after last season to piece together their next steps following Boston’s Eastern Conference...
Analysis: The chance was there for Dallas in Game 2, but Mavs now face even tougher road vs. Boston
Game 2 provided Dallas with a huge chance. The Mavericks could have flown back to Dallas with the home-court advantage in the NBA Finals. They could have tied the title series at a game apiece. They could have put the heavily favored Boston Celtics into what would have been their...
Celtics beat Mavericks 105-98, take 2-0 lead in NBA Finals as series heads to Dallas
BOSTON (AP) — Jrue Holiday led the scoring. Derrick White added a chase-down block. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown pitched in, too — with their passing and defense. The Mavericks can stop worrying about who Boston's best player is. Everyone is contributing to the Celtics' quest...
Celtics have followed 'craziness' of Joe Mazzulla's coaching style straight to the NBA Finals
BOSTON (AP) — When Celtics guard Derrick White stood in the corner behind the 3-point line late in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals as teammate Jaylen Brown drove into the lane, drew defenders and flipped a pass toward him, White felt prepared for the moment. That’s...
After completing first quest by reaching NBA Finals, Celtics can begin thinking about championship
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Boston Celtics completed one quest Monday night by returning to the NBA Finals. Now, they'll chase an even bigger goal, the one that's eluded this team for more than a decade — capturing the franchise’s 18th championship. Yes, despite...
