An inside look at preparations for Game 1 of NBA Finals
WBZ TV's Steve Burton got an up close look at how the baskets and rims are prepared for the biggest games of the NBA season.
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WBZ TV's Steve Burton got an up close look at how the baskets and rims are prepared for the biggest games of the NBA season.
Al Horford is going to the NBA Finals for the first time in his 15-year career.
Jayson Tatum could become one of the greatest to ever play in the NBA, according to David Ortiz.
Jayson Tatum chats about the stinger he suffered late in Game 3 -- and his overall rough night in Boston's loss to the Miami Heat.
Marcus Smart did a lot of everything for the Celtics, who evened the Eastern Conference Finals at 1-1 with a huge win over the Miami Heat in Game 2.
The Celtics were completely dominated by the Miami Heat in the third quarter of Game 1, costing them a chance at stealing a win. Dan Roche and Cedric Maxwell discuss what went wrong for Boston, and what the Celtics need to do in order to bounce back in Game 2.
Celtics head coach Ime Udoka discussed the status of Al Horford going forward after the forward was placed in NBA Health & Safety Protocol ahead of Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Miami Heat.
The Celtics sent the defending champs packing with a dominating Game 7 victory on Sunday. Now they'll face the top-seeded Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals. Steve Burton, Dan Roche and Cedric Maxwell discuss Boston's big series win over Milwaukee, and if the C's have what it takes to make it to the Finals.
The Bucks left Grant Williams open throughout Game 7, and the Celtics forward made them pay. Big time.
It sounds like the Celtics will be at full strength Saturday night when Game 3 against the Milwaukee Bucks finally arrives.
Marcus Smart had to sit out Tuesday night's Game 2 win in Boston, but the Celtics are hopeful that they'll have their starting point guard back for Saturday's Game 3 in Milwaukee.
The Celtics offense is at its best when just about everyone touches the ball on a given possession. That was on full display during one possession in their Game 2 win over the Bucks.
When you look at Grant Williams, he doesn't exactly scream NBA basketball player. Especially one capable of guarding -- and stymying -- one of the most gifted scorers in the game.
Jayson Tatum was sporting a pretty hefty tape job on his wrist after Boston's Game 2 win on Tuesday night.
The Celtics bounced back from their first loss of the postseason in a big way Tuesday night, beating the Milwaukee Bucks 109-86 in Game 2 to even their second-round playoff series.
The Boston Celtics got off to a hot start in Game 2 against the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night. No one was hotter than Jaylen Brown, who showcased his array of moves against the Bucks.
The task of evening their playoff series with the Milwaukee Bucks just got a lot more difficult for the Boston Celtics. Marcus Smart has been ruled out for Tuesday night's Game 2 with a right quad contusion.
Perhaps this is just a tad bit overdramatic, but the Celtics' season comes down to Tuesday night. They simply cannot head to Milwaukee in a 2-0 series hole to the Bucks and expect to win the series.
The Celtics took a beating on Sunday in their Game 1 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. No one took more hits than Marcus Smart, and the Celtics guard is still hurting on Monday.
The Milwaukee Bucks are not the Brooklyn Nets. The Celtics knew that going into the second round of the NBA playoffs on Sunday, but that concept was battered into Boston's psyche over and over throughout a 101-89 drubbing in Game 1.
As the Celtics prepare to face the Bucks on the floor, it's a good time for Celtics fans to prepare off the court to get their minds in the right place heading into the series. So here's a simple viewing guide with some dos and some don'ts for Boston basketball fans in the coming couple of weeks.
The Bucks next face the sizzling Boston Celtics, who swept the Brooklyn Nets in the opening round. Their Eastern Conference semifinal matchup begins Sunday in Boston.
The Milwaukee Bucks are expected to be without one of their best players for their entire second-round series against the Celtics.
The Celtics and the Bucks are set to meet in what should be an epic Eastern Conference Semifinals matchup. And we don't have to wait too long for the series to tip off.
It's official: It will be the Celtics and the Bucks in Round 2 of the NBA Playoffs.
Undrafted rookie receiver Efton Chism continued his strong push to make the New England Patriots on Saturday with another solid effort in the team's preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings.
Drake Maye made another brief appearance for the New England Patriots in Saturday's preseason game against the Vikings in Minnesota.
Another week, another preseason touchdown for Patriots rookie TreVeyon Henderson.
A student-athlete from Boxford is already getting the attention of colleges for his impressive javelin throwing skills.
A person has third-degree burns after a tabletop fire pit exploded inside a home in Avon, Massachusetts.
There's a new medical issue on Martha's Vineyard, and it's impacting the way people eat.
President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are meeting in Alaska on Friday for a high-stakes summit over ending the war in Ukraine. Follow live updates.
An Uber driver stopped his car to move a tree branch in the road when two men suddenly jumped out of the woods.
A woman has been arrested after allegedly running an illegal "erotic" massage parlor in a person's Massachusetts home after pretending to be a caretaker.
A police officer in Waltham is being called a hero after he managed to thwart an apparent Bitcoin scam.
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.
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.
The father of a 40-year-old woman who died in Brookline police custody says investigators are treating her death as a homicide and is demanding answers.
A new Gallup poll finds the percent of American adults who drink alcohol has dropped its lowest point in nearly a century.
Funding cuts and immigration policies may keep many international students out of Massachusetts and the United States this fall.
Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren spoke to WBZ-TV's Jon Keller about a wide range of issues on this week's "Keller at Large."
A new poll reveals which newsmakers are popular and who isn't.
The 2024 presidential election showed neither party is "really working for the working class in a way [they] should be," said the Massachusetts AFL-CIO president.
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.
A New Hampshire town's attempt to force a bakery to remove or alter its pastry painting is unconstitutional, a judge ruled.
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.
Undrafted rookie receiver Efton Chism continued his strong push to make the New England Patriots on Saturday with another solid effort in the team's preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings.
Drake Maye made another brief appearance for the New England Patriots in Saturday's preseason game against the Vikings in Minnesota.
Another week, another preseason touchdown for Patriots rookie TreVeyon Henderson.
A student-athlete from Boxford is already getting the attention of colleges for his impressive javelin throwing skills.
Trevor Story bounced one through the drawn-in infield with the bases loaded in the ninth inning and the Red Sox beat the Miami Marlins 2-1 on Friday night.
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.
A Massachusetts man said the sting of the Asian needle ant left him feeling sick.