Brad Stevens Gives Thoughtful Response To Kyrie Irving's Comments About 'Subtle Racism' In Boston
Celtics head coach Brad Stevens didn't try to rebut or dismiss anything that Kyrie Irving said about Boston.
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Celtics head coach Brad Stevens didn't try to rebut or dismiss anything that Kyrie Irving said about Boston.
They look like a team ready to get swept out of the playoffs, bringing a dreadful season to an unceremonious end.
Jayson Tatum played just 21 minutes in Tuesday night's 103-108 Celtics loss to the Nets, leaving early in the third quarter after getting poked in the eye by Brooklyn forward Kevin Durant.
Kyrie Irving said "the whole world knows" about what he calls "subtle racism" that takes place at TD Garden.
The Celtics were no match for the star-studded Nets in Game 2.
"It finally feels like a basketball game."
Have you ever seen a green lobster before?
If the Celtics are going to stand any chance against the Nets in the first round, the team is going to need a much better performance out of Kemba Walker.
The Celtics may have dropped Game 1 of their first-round series against the Nets, but one of their promising young big men set a playoff record.
Brooklyn's Big Three went from way off to off and running.
Maybe the Celtics will have their energetic big man for Game 1 against the Nets after all.
Before he was carving out his own career as an NBA star, Jayson Tatum had a tendency to cross paths with the game's giants.
It doesn't sound like the Celtics will have center Robert Williams to start their first-round playoff series against the Nets.
The Celtics are going to have to be near perfect in every aspect against the Nets, and Brad Stevens says that one thing the team cannot do is beat themselves.
The Celtics don't really stand a chance against the Nets, but the series should feature a lot of intriguing matchups that will make it interesting.
We knew the Celtics and Nets would tip off their first-round playoff series on Saturday night. Now Green Teamers can plan for the entire series.
The Celtics are going to need everyone to play at an other-worldly level if they want any shot against the Nets. That includes three players that don't command the spotlight.
The Celtics and Nets matching up in the playoffs means that Kyrie Irving will play in front of Celtics fans for the first time since leaving Boston.
The Celtics' prize for winning Tuesday night's play-in game is a postseason matchup with the Brooklyn Nets.
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.
A fire destroyed a barn and garage Lancaster Friday afternoon.
Communities on the South Shore are preparing for a nor'easter that brings the threat of damaging winds, heavy rain and flooding surf.
There's a powerful expression of love and kindness pouring into Shrewsbury as the community is coming together to support the family of a father shot and killed after dropping his son off at school.
A tractor-trailer brought down high-voltage power lines in Waltham, sparking a fire that damaged three vehicles and temporarily knocked out power.
New video shows the moment a freight train hit an 84-year-old driver who had stopped on the tracks in Andover, Massachusetts, on Thursday.
A nor'easter is set to hit Boston on the holiday weekend, but it won't be a total washout.
Communities on the South Shore are preparing for a nor'easter that brings the threat of damaging winds, heavy rain and flooding surf.
A fire destroyed a barn and garage Lancaster Friday afternoon.
New video shows the moment a freight train hit an 84-year-old driver who had stopped on the tracks in Andover, Massachusetts, on Thursday.
MIT will not sign the Trump administration's agreement to ensure access to federal funding.
Health officials in Massachusetts are recommending that all adults in the state receive the COVID vaccine.
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.
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.
The Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees are facing off again, but which city has the edge?
Massachusetts Rep. Seth Moulton is apparently considering running against Sen. Ed Markey but WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller said there's hurdles ahead.
Plans to change the state flag of Massachusetts are suddenly a topic in the governor's race.
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?
Big changes are envisioned for the 75-year-old Kowloon restaurant property off Route 1 in Saugus.
An expert points to three main factors and explains why the Black women unemployment rate is a warning sign.
National Coffee Day is Monday. Here's where to find free drinks and deals around Boston, Massachusetts.
The TJ Maxx location on Newbury Street in Boston is set to close in early 2026, a spokesperson for the company confirmed.
Multiple Starbucks locations in Massachusetts are set to close.
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.
New England Patriots star cornerback Christian Gonzalez is considered questionable for Sunday's Week 6 matchup with Saints in New Orleans, head coach Mike Vrabel announced Friday.
The New England Patriots are coming off a huge upset victory over the Bills, but their focus is keeping the momentum going in Week 6 against the Saints.
The Boston Bruins are hopeful the lower-body injury that knocked defenseman Hampus Lindholm out of the team's 4-3 overtime win over the Blackhawks Thursday night isn't anything serious.
The Boston Bruins won their home opener in thrilling fashion Thursday night, thanks to an epic stretch of overtime from backup goaltender Joonas Korpisalo.
Fraser Minten scored at 2:12 of overtime to give the Boston Bruins a 4-3 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Thursday night in their home opener.
A special type of camera captured clear video of a great white shark looking for food off the coast of New England.
A horse is recovering after a "challenging" rescue from an overturned trailer in Charlton.
A pair of humpback whales leaping out of the water gave two fishermen a scare off the coast of New Hampshire.
Cruiser the police dog enjoyed a Happy Meal reward after finding a missing dementia patient in Avon.
The Polaris Missile in Auburn's Goddard Park is headed to the EcoTarium in Worcester.