The Celtics erased a 14-point, third-quarter deficit, taking a 97-94 lead early in the fourth. Memphis rallied and led 117-115 with less than four minutes to play.
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Cavs end Celtics’ winning streak in matchup of East’s elite
Jayson Tatum scored 33 points and Payton Pritchard 24 for the Celtics, who led 93-81 in the fourth before Mitchell took over. Kristaps Porzingis added 21 points for Boston.
Tatum scores 38, Celtics use 20-0 run to get past Jazz 123-107
The Celtics finished their five-game road trip strong with three straight wins.
Photos: Former Celtics star Antoine Walker visits Jr. Celtics event at Lewiston Armory
Retired NBA great is special guest on the first day of a week-long “Junior Celtics Academy” basketball camp sponsored by the Maine Celtics at the Lewiston Armory.
Tatum helps Celtics rally to beat Pacers 116-111
Jayson Tatum scored 27 points and the Boston Celtics erased a 17-point, third-quarter deficit to beat the Indiana Pacers 116-111
AP source: Celtics’ Hayward opts out of final year of deal
A person familiar with the situation says Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward opted out of the final year of a contract that would have paid him $34.1 million, making him a free agent
Jazz’s Rudy Gobert apologizes; teammate Donovan Mitchell tests positive
“I was careless and make no excuse,” Gobert said in an Instagram post. Celtics are having players and staff self-quarantine through the weekend.
Celtics are over Kyrie Irving and playing like a true contender
Irving’s short tenure left Boston disappointed, but not ruined.
Clippers edge Celtics in OT as Kawhi Leonard and Paul George finally play together
Kawhi Leonard and Paul George combined for 42 points in their first game together for the Clippers, and Los Angeles held off the Boston Celtics 107-104 in overtime.
NBA-best Celtics hold off Warriors late to win 10th straight
Jayson Tatum dunked after a jump ball with 1:36 left to put Boston ahead, and the Celtics held off the undermanned Golden State Warriors 105-100 for their 10th straight win since losing the season opener.