Celtics Are Going To Have To Be Close To Perfect Against Raptors
The Celtics are going to have to flirt with perfection every night in the second round if they want to beat the defending champion Raptors.
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The Celtics are going to have to flirt with perfection every night in the second round if they want to beat the defending champion Raptors.
After sweeping the 76ers in the first round, the Celtics will now have a tough matchup against the defending champion Toronto Raptors.
An upset stomach on Sunday morning wasn't going to slow down Kemba Walker. Not with his first trip to the second round of the NBA playoffs so close.
The Celtics are moving on in the NBA playoffs after sweeping the Philadelphia 76ers out of the first round.
Gordon Hawyard has left the NBA bubble.
Friday night's Game 3 against the 76ers was a lot more uncomfortable than the previous two games for the Celtics. But Boston made the plays it needed to in the end, closing the game on a 10-0 run and escaping with a 102-94 victory over Philadelphia.
Pick Watching season is over for the Boston Celtics.
Gordon Hayward talked with reporters about his sprained ankle on Thursday.
Jayson Tatum has found some sort of cheat code in the Orlando bubble, thrusting himself into "superstar" status in the process.
When it looked like Philadelphia was ready to blow out Boston in Game 2, it was the Celtics reserves who flipped the script and changed the complexion of the game.
The Celtics let the 76ers jump out to an early lead, but absolutely demolished Philadelphia the rest of the way off another monster performance by Jayson Tatum.
Gordon Hayward's injury won't sink Boston's title hopes. But it certainly doesn't help the team's chances.
The Celtics are going to be without Gordon Hayward for at least a month.
Monday night's Celtics Game 1 win could very well go down as a preview of the greatness that is to come from the team's rising stars, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.
"Gordon Hayward Injures Ankle" is not what Celtics fans want to read at any point. But here we go again.
The Celtics had to hold off a pesky Philadelphia 76ers team Monday night in Game 1 of their opening round playoff series, but ultimately walked away with a 109-101 victory in the NBA bubble in Orlando.
It's a tale as old as time, the Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers squaring off in the NBA playoffs. We get another chapter of the storied rivalry in this odd 2019-20 season.
We now know when Kevin Garnet, Tim Duncan and the late Kobe Bryant will be enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Their ceremony, however, will not take place in Springfield.
The warm-up period is over in the NBA's bubble. It's time for some playoff action.
Thomas Bryant had 26 points and nine rebounds to help the Washington Wizards beat the Boston Celtics 96-90 on Thursday for their lone win in the restart.
Before the Celtics left Boston for the NBA bubble in Orlando, the front office approached head coach Brad Stevens about a contract extension. It only took a few weeks for both sides to come to terms, and it was announced Wednesday that Stevens was locked up for the foreseeable future.
The Celtics will close out their "regular season" down in Orlando with a noon tip-off against the lowly Washington Wizards. Most of Boston's starters will not be participating.
It is finally official. The Celtics will square off against the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round of the NBA Playoffs.
Brad Stevens will not be jumping back into the college ranks any time soon. The Celtics signed their head coach to a contract extension, the team announced Wednesday.
A rusty Celtics team got off to a 1-2 start in the NBA bubble, causing a little bit of concern that the Boston basketball team wouldn't be playing into late September/early October. How silly that was.
The New England Patriots escaped New Orleans with a 25-19 win over the Saints on Sunday, which is allowing Mike Vrabel to laugh off some of the questionable officiating his team had to battle throughout the win.
The New England Patriots know they can play better than they did in Sunday's win over the Saints, but Mike Vrabel made sure his team soaked in the victory in New Orleans.
A small plane crashed on Route 195 in Dartmouth, Massachusetts Monday. Two people were killed, according to WBZ-TV I-Team sources.
Alexis Matera had her first mammogram right after turning 40 and it saved her life.
Thousands of homes and businesses lost power as the first nor'easter of the season moved through Massachusetts.
A small plane crashed on Route 195 in Dartmouth, Massachusetts Monday. Two people were killed, according to WBZ-TV I-Team sources.
The first nor'easter of the season rolled through Massachusetts for a wet and windy end to the long holiday weekend.
Thousands of homes and businesses lost power as the first nor'easter of the season moved through Massachusetts.
The New England Patriots escaped New Orleans with a 25-19 win over the Saints on Sunday, which is allowing Mike Vrabel to laugh off some of the questionable officiating his team had to battle throughout the win.
The Patriots got some big plays from the offense -- and some key challenges from Mike Vrabel -- in the team's win over the Saints in Week 6.
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.
The New England Patriots escaped New Orleans with a 25-19 win over the Saints on Sunday, which is allowing Mike Vrabel to laugh off some of the questionable officiating his team had to battle throughout the win.
The New England Patriots know they can play better than they did in Sunday's win over the Saints, but Mike Vrabel made sure his team soaked in the victory in New Orleans.
Patriots receiver Kayshon Boutte had a happy homecoming on Sunday, as he put on a show in New England's 25-19 win over the Saints in New Orleans.
The Patriots got some big plays from the offense -- and some key challenges from Mike Vrabel -- in the team's win over the Saints in Week 6.
The New England Patriots have won three straight games and already matched last season's win total with a 25-19 victory over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday.
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.