Jayson Tatum's 50-Point Night Another Entry On His Superstar Resume
Jayson Tatum downplayed his "superstar status" after leading the Celtics to a play-in victory with a 50-point explosion against the Wizards.
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Jayson Tatum downplayed his "superstar status" after leading the Celtics to a play-in victory with a 50-point explosion against the Wizards.
The Boston Celtics are off to the NBA playoffs thanks to a monster performance by Jayson Tatum.
The Celtics had Robert Williams back for the start of the team's play-in game against the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night. But that return was short-lived.
This is not the spot that the Celtics expected to be before the season tipped off. But based on how the Celtics played for large swaths of the season, they're kind of lucky to be in the play-in tournament.
Bradley Beal made it look easy against the Celtics during the regular season, but he won't be at full strength for Tuesday night's play-in game.
The Celtics will have to win one more game to qualify for the NBA Playoffs, and their first of two chances comes Tuesday night when they host the Washington Wizards in the 7-8 Play-In game.
The Celtics have to win one more game to qualify for the NBA Playoffs. Their first shot comes Tuesday night at TD Garden against the Washington Wizards.
The Knicks beat the Boston Celtics 96-92 on Sunday to clinch the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference.
Paul Pierce and Bill Russell are included in the 2021 Hall of Fame class.
Boston's Kemba Walker, Tristan Thompson, Marcus Smart and Robert Williams were all sidelined against Minnesota.
The Celtics are locked into the 7-seed in the Eastern Conference, putting them right at the top of the NBA's play-in tournament.
Jaylen Brown's wrist surgery was a success, and the Celtics guard will be back to doing the things that professional basketball players do in three months.
The NBA has announced game times for the final two days of the regular season, and it does not bode well for the Boston Celtics.
Danny Ainge said there will be changes to the Boston Celtics this offseason, but it doesn't sound like they'll be as drastic as many are shouting for.
The Celtics lost another bad game to a bad team on Wednesday, which was far too common during this disappointing season.
The Cleveland Cavaliers snapped an 11-game losing streak with a 102-94 win in their home finale over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night.
The Celtics still had a chance to avoid the play-in tournament with a win over the Miami Heat on Tuesday night. That chance is all but gone now after yet another disappointing defeat.
The Miami Heat clinched a playoff spot and locked the Boston Celtics into the play-in tournament Tuesday night with a 129-121 victory.
The Celtics will be without center Robert Williams for Tuesday night's must-win showdown with the Miami Heat in Boston.
Forget about a healthy Celtics team flipping a switch in the playoffs.
The Celtics announced that Jaylen Brown will miss the remainder of the season, due to a torn scapholunate ligament in his left wrist.
The Celtics once again no-showed for their latest "biggest game of the year," and are now facing a reality as an NBA play-in team.
The Miami Heat held off the Boston Celtics 130-124 Sunday as the teams fight for position in the tight Eastern Conference playoff race.
Zach LaVine and Coby White each scored 25 points and the Chicago Bulls overcame a big effort by Kemba Walker to beat the Boston Celtics 121-99 on Friday night.
The Celtics should have Jaylen Brown back in the lineup when the team hosts the Miami Heat on Sunday.
A driver walked away with only minor injuries after a tree fell on his car in Lincoln.
Lucas Giolito allowed four hits in eight innings, Trevor Story and David Hamilton both homered, and the Boston Red Sox blanked the Baltimore Orioles 5-0 on Tuesday night.
Two Randolph police cruisers collided while they were searching for an armed robber who held up the Prestige Gas on Tuesday.
In Massachusetts, the Department of Education regulates how many school days there must be in the year, but they leave the starting date up to the individual districts.
Students at Lunenburg Middle High School were evacuated on the first day of school when a solar panel fire broke out on the roof of the building on Tuesday.
A driver walked away with only minor injuries after a tree fell on his car in Lincoln.
Two Randolph police cruisers collided while they were searching for an armed robber who held up the Prestige Gas on Tuesday.
Fired Massachusetts State Police trooper Michael Proctor made his case to get his job back at a hearing Tuesday.
In Massachusetts, the Department of Education regulates how many school days there must be in the year, but they leave the starting date up to the individual districts.
The New England Patriots have their first official 53-man roster of the Mike Vrabel era.
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.
E-cigarettes have been drawing in young people for years and new research finds teenagers who vape have higher rates of depression and anxiety.
The Eastern equine encephalitis virus, or EEE, has been identified in mosquitoes in Massachusetts for the first time in 2025.
Boston nurse practitioner Alexa Nicholls Costa wants to help couples struggling with infertility by assisting with the numerous injections that are part of in vitro fertilization.
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.
The last time the state of Massachusetts inspected the Gabriel House in Fall River was in October 2023, the I-Team has learned.
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.
Some schools take student phones away during the day but there is pushback, saying cellphones can have benefits with education.
Thousands of Massachusetts state employees are working remotely, at least part of the time. But is it creating problems?
Sen. Elizabeth Warren is criticizing President Donald Trump for promising to lower costs for Americans, a promise she said he's failed to keep.
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.
Home decor and furniture retailer At Home has filed for bankruptcy and announced it will close 26 stores across the country, including Massachusetts's Dedham and Shrewsbury stores.
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.
Lucas Giolito allowed four hits in eight innings, Trevor Story and David Hamilton both homered, and the Boston Red Sox blanked the Baltimore Orioles 5-0 on Tuesday night.
The New England Patriots have their first official 53-man roster of the Mike Vrabel era.
Undrafted wide receiver Efton Chism III has made the New England Patriots.
The New England Patriots have made their decision at kicker, and are reportedly going with rookie Andy Borregales.
It feels like Roman Anthony has a chance at making some Red Sox history every time he steps to the plate.
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.