Celtics Honor Kobe, Run Past Struggling Warriors 119-104
The Boston Celtics earned their fifth victory in six games with a 119-104 win over the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night.
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The Boston Celtics earned their fifth victory in six games with a 119-104 win over the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night.
For the first time in his career, Jayson Tatum is an NBA All-Star.
For the new generation of NBA stars, Kobe Bryant was their Michael Jordan. Celtics forward Jayson Tatum is part of that generation.
When the Celtics return to action at TD Garden on Thursday night, there is a chance that Jayson Tatum will also return to action.
If there was any doubt after some recent losses to a few substandard opponents, the Celtics have reaffirmed themselves as a legit contender for the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference behind the Milwaukee Bucks.
NBA players are finding ways to honor the basketball legend Kobe Bryant, who was killed in a tragic helicopter accident over the weekend. That includes a handful of players changing their number, a move that Celtics guard Kemba Walker is considering.
Gordon Hayward had 29 points and nine rebounds, Jaylen Brown scored 25 points and the Boston Celtics led virtually the entire way to beat the Miami Heat 109-101 on Tuesday night.
News of Kobe Bryant's tragic death shook the basketball world on Sunday. Players young and old had a difficult time grasping with the loss of a legend.
The New Orleans Pelicans beat the Boston Celtics 123-108 on Sunday for their first victory since rookie star Zion Williamson joined the lineup.
Kobe Bryant was honored at the Celtics game in New Orleans Sunday night.
Kemba Walker scored 37 points and Gordon Hayward added 22 to help the Boston Celtics rally from a 16-point first-half deficit and defeat the Orlando Magic 109-98 on Friday night.
Another day, another injury for a Celtics player. Jayson Tatum will miss Friday night's game in Orlando with a groin strain.
Tacko Fall has been recalled by the Boston Celtics. The state of Florida is going to lose its collective mind on Friday night.
The Celtics reportedly remain interested in trading for Davis Bertans, but they are not alone. There are as many as three other teams expressing interest in the Washing Wizards sharp-shooting big man, according to Sports Illustrated's Chris Mannix.
Kemba Walker was named an All-Star starter on Thursday night, a pretty big honor for the Celtics point guard. But will he be the only Celtic to take the floor in Chicago?
Kemba Walker was the top East guard choice among media and NBA players.
The Boston Celtics just can't stay fully healthy. Though it didn't really matter on Wednesday night.
Jayson Tatum scored 23 points before leaving the game in the third quarter with a groin injury as the Boston Celtics routed the Memphis Grizzlies 119-95 on Wednesday night.
Cousy, 91, is a New York City native but played for Holy Cross in Worcester and has lived in the city most of his adult life.
The Celtics will be without their usual starting five again on Wednesday night.
The Boston Celtics had their best win of the season on Monday night, an absolute trouncing of the Los Angeles Lakers. Following it up with a home loss to Memphis would be a grizzly disappointment.
Jaylen Brown put on a show Monday night, putting LeBron James on a poster during Boston's gigantic win over the Lakers. But he may have to wait a few nights for a follow-up performance.
Former Celtics guard Delonte West is in a bad spot, one that has his friends and former teammates concerned for his well-being.
Kemba Walker has done a lot during his NBA career, but in his first 28 tries, he had never beat a LeBron James-led team. That streak came to an end Monday night in Boston.
The Celtics absolutely pummeled the Los Angeles Lakers at TD Garden on Monday night, with Jaylen Brown providing the exclamation point for the victory.
A Fall River firefighter is sounding the alarm about the deplorable conditions in firehouses across the state.
A new play about the groundbreaking comic Joan Rivers is officially on stage at The Cape Playhouse in Dennis.
The Boston area is home to the wealthiest ZIP codes in Massachusetts, a new report finds.
After holding up well in the first half of his NFL debut, Will Campbell struggled in the second half for the Patriots.
The Patriots were supposed to have a strong run game this season, but New England's backs never got going on the ground in Week 1.
Hasbro is moving its headquarters to the Seaport and leaving it's long-time home in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.
The National Weather Service confirmed tornadoes touched down in four Massachusetts towns on Saturday.
A Fall River firefighter is sounding the alarm about the deplorable conditions in firehouses across the state.
With another successful pig kidney transplant, Mass General has been approved to proceed with a larger FDA-approved clinical trial.
Boston is holding its preliminary municipal election Tuesday, as voters decide which candidates for mayor and city council will make the November ballot.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Some schools take student phones away during the day but there is pushback, saying cellphones can have benefits with education.
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.
After holding up well in the first half of his NFL debut, Will Campbell struggled in the second half for the Patriots.
The Patriots were supposed to have a strong run game this season, but New England's backs never got going on the ground in Week 1.
Kendrick Bourne has a new home, though it's a familiar one for the former Patriots wide receiver.
For the Patriots to have any level of success this season, Drake Maye needs to make a Year 2 leap at quarterback.
Kayshon Boutte continues to elevate his game in the New England receiving corps, and was one of Drake Maye's most reliable targets on Sunday.
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.