Celtics Beat Bulls 108-97, Take 3-2 Series Lead
Isaiah Thomas and Avery Bradley scored 24 points apiece to help the Boston Celtics beat the Chicago Bulls 108-97 on Wednesday night.
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Isaiah Thomas and Avery Bradley scored 24 points apiece to help the Boston Celtics beat the Chicago Bulls 108-97 on Wednesday night.
Rajon Rondo and his fractured thumb will not play in Wednesday night's Game 5 against the Boston Celtics.
It appears that Rondo's fractured thumb won't keep him out of the Bulls lineup much longer.
Marcus Smart literally laughed off Jimmy Butler's comments about him following Game 4, and said no one has ever questioned his toughness before.
The team had to make an emergency landing in December.
There is no doubt that Kevin Garnett still bleeds green.
Fred Hoiberg has already ruled him out for Game 5, but would anyone be surprised if Rajon Rondo actually plays?
Brad Stevens kindly disagreed with Fred Hoiberg's claim that Isaiah Thomas carries the basketball.
While he looks like his usual self on the floor, Isaiah Thomas has been anything but himself off of it.
The Boston Celtics evened up their series with the Chicago Bulls on Sunday night thanks in large part to Isaiah Thomas being Isaiah Thomas, and according to Bulls head coach Fred Hoiberg, the referees.
The Celtics lost a 20-point lead but bounced back for a road win that evened their best-of-seven series with the Bulls at 2-2.
The Celtics faced daunting odds Friday as they prepared to comeback from a 2-0 series hole on the road in Chicago. However, the team received some inspiration from an unlikely source prior to Game 3: former Celtic Kevin Garnett.
The Celtics handled the Bulls 104-87 in Game 3 in Chicago to pull within a game of an even set behind balanced offensive contributions, surprise performances from the bench, an avalanche of 3-pointers, and sensational ball-movement.
The Celtics know the cards are stacked against them the rest of the series, but they aren't just going to roll over and bow out in the first round for the third straight postseason.
A man who has crafted a few comebacks of his own on the game's biggest stage is wishing the Boston Celtics some luck as they try to dig themselves out of a 2-0 series hole against the Chicago Bulls.
According to a new report, the Celtics could have renewed interest in acquiring the Knicks' star forward is their playoff run ends in the first round against Chicago.
Down 2-0 to the Bulls, the Celtics are catching a break as their playoff series shifts to Chicago.
Celtics play-by-play man Mike Gorman joined Toucher & Rich on Friday to look ahead to Celtics-Bulls Game 3 and discuss what the C's need to do in order to get back into the series.
Which team has a better chance of coming back, the Celtics or Bruins? Jones and Cattles discuss.
The last four nights at the TD Garden were gut-punch after gut-punch for Boston sports fans.
The Celtics are in a 2-0 hole to the Chicago Bulls, but Danny Ainge isn't panicking just yet.
The city of Boston is no stranger to miraculous comebacks in recent years, but the Celtics have some pretty big odds to overcome.
Nothing is going right for the Celtics in their playoff series against the Bulls, and it appears the frustration is boiling over.
Isaiah Thomas released a statement about the passing of his sister, thanking Celtics fans and the City of Boston for their support.
In an 0-2 hole to the Chicago Bulls, the Celtics are in some serious trouble.
A Dedham man has been arrested in connection with an early morning shooting in Brockton last week during a vehicle repossession.
Seven Massachusetts men have been indicted in connection with the kidnapping and torture of a Quincy man in February.
Boston has about 17% more inventory than last year, according to the CEO of Boston Pads.
Is there really anything politicians can do to cool off the blame game?
A shocking video has captured the moment an elderly passenger was pushed off a bus in Roxbury last week.
Ian Fotheringham, 18, was back in court for a dangerousness hearing in the case.
Global Partners is asking a judge to stop MassDOT from executing a 35-year contract with Applegreen to overhaul highway rest stops.
Market Basket has named Don Mulligan as the supermarket chain's interim Chief Executive Officer, replacing fired CEO Arthur T. Demoulas.
Iconic actor Robert Redford died at 89 years old. Years ago, he talked to WBZ-TV ahead of his first trip to Fenway Park.
With ankle monitors on, the parents of a Milford teen detained last week left an ICE facility in Framingham thankful to be released.
A nonprofit in Cambridge is aiming to make insulin more accessible by selling vials of the drug at a fraction of the cost.
It's been said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day - but when you eat it may be just as significant as what you eat.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey announced the state will be taking measures to ensure vaccines remain accessible to everyone.
While Massachusetts is a health care leader, it's actually quite difficult to find a primary care doctor in the state.
Researchers at Harvard Medical School in Boston say that, based on a study in mice, lithium could someday help treat Alzheimer's disease.
Massachusetts State Trooper Enrique Delgado-Garcia died as a result of complications from blunt force injuries during a boxing exercise at the State Police Academy.
Insurance companies are using drones to inspect properties without alerting homeowners. In some cases, policies have been canceled.
A WBZ I-Team investigation revealed the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School leased weapon detection systems for hundreds of thousands of dollars, and found most of them are not being used very much.
Investigators are looking into a number of issues including the possibility that the fire was caused by smoking near an oxygen tank.
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court confirmed the conviction of a five-time drunk driver for driving with a revoked license, citing an I-Team investigation as evidence.
Is there really anything politicians can do to cool off the blame game?
Rep. Jerry Nadler announced his retirement at age 78. So is it time for 79-year-old Senator Ed Markey to re-think his re-election plans in Massachusetts?
A former top public safety official for Massachusetts said his hometown of Concord has "an antisemitism problem."
As states like Texas and California work to redraw congressional maps in favor of one political party or another, some politicians say Massachusetts is an example of partisan redistricting
The Massachusetts Secretary of Education is pushing back on federal cuts to education funding, saying higher education needs to be more accessible nationwide, just like it is in the Bay State.
The drama between fired Market Basket CEO Arthur T. Demoulas and his family members has been going on for decades.
Stop & Shop says lower prices are coming to its 88 stores in eastern Massachusetts.
Hawaiian Airlines is ending its direct flights from Boston to Honolulu this fall.
Tax free weekend is coming up in Massachusetts. Here's what to know about the 2025 sales tax holiday.
Hannaford is closing one of its stores in Marlboro, Massachusetts, and another chain will be taking its place.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
Tom Brady is juggling the role of owner and broadcaster, and on Monday, fans got a glimpse of how involved he is with the Las Vegas Raiders.
Patriots running back Antonio Gibson provided the biggest spark for New England down in Miami, but he didn't do so out of the backfield.
Christian Gonzalez has yet to play for the New England Patriots during the 2025 NFL season. His debut might come Sunday when the Patriots host the Pittsburgh Steelers at Gillette Stadium in Week 3.
While Drake Maye is getting a lot of attention for having one of his best games with the Patriots on Sunday, New England wouldn't have escaped Miami with a 33-27 win over the Dolphins without the efforts of running back Rhamondre Stevenson.
Starting Monday, fans can sign up for the chance to buy tickets for potential Red Sox playoff games.
The Polaris Missile in Auburn's Goddard Park is headed to the EcoTarium in Worcester.
Old Thom the orca was spotted in a rare killer whale sighting off Massachusetts.
A Worcester woman thought she had scratched a $10,000 winning lottery ticket, but it turns out that she won a whole lot more.
A Massachusetts man won $2 million playing the Powerball thanks to a very lucky mistake.
A tourist was posing for a photo in front of Sullivan's Castle Island in Boston, when a seagull swooped in and swiped her hot dog.