BOSTON (AP) — Another game, another injury, another win for the Boston Celtics. Jayson Tatum had 16 points, Shane Larkin added 16 off the bench and the Celtics overcame an injury to Kyrie Irving and a 12-point, fourth-quarter deficit to beat the Charlotte Hornets 90-87 on Friday night. Terry Rozier finished with 15 points, seven […]
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Irving, Celtics hold off Hawks in closing minutes
By George Henry Associated Press ATLANTA — Kyrie Irving scored 35 points, Jayson Tatum added 21 and the Boston Celtics held off the Atlanta Hawks 110-107 Monday night for their ninth straight victory. Irving’s 3 from the right wing put the Celtics up 104-103 — the game’s 25th lead change — with 1:37 remaining, and […]
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Underdog Isaiah Thomas facing biggest challenge of career
Former Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) drives to the basket during the first quarter of a second-round NBA playoff series basketball game in Boston. Following the biggest slight of his NBA career, Thomas will have to prove his worth again. All eyes will be watching how he rebounds after Tuesday’s blockbuster trade. The Celtics […]
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Kyrie gets a new address, but Cavs win trade
Former Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) is guarded by Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) during the first half of Game 3 of basketball’s NBA Finals in Cleveland on June 7, 2017. Irving gets his new address and Isaiah Thomas gets to play with LeBron. They both can say they won in this […]
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Kyrie Irving will wear No. 11 with Celtics
Cleveland Cavaliers’ Kyrie Irving, right, looks to drive against Boston Celtics’ Isaiah Thomas during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Cleveland on November 3, 2016. Irving is on his way to Boston after the Celtics swapped him for Thomas on Tuesday. BOSTON — Newly acquired guard Kyrie Irving will wear No. 11 […]
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Irving-Thomas deal continues NBA summer of blockbuster moves
FILE – In this March 19, 2017, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers’ LeBron James, left, greets Kyrie Irving during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers in Los Angeles in March. Irving was tired of being teammates with James. Now he has to figure out how to beat him. Cleveland’s […]
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Pro basketball players bring support to Seeds of Peace
Brian Scalabrine takes a selfie with a Seeds of Peace camper during the Play for Peace basketball clinic Monday in Otisfield. OTISFIELD — They may not know them, they may not love basketball, but they appreciate the basketball stars showing up. Former NBA players Brian Scalabrine and Matt Bonner and Detroit Pistons rookie Luke Kennard […]
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Americans play crucial role for Seeds of Peace
OTISFIELD — Mathias is experiencing a temporary athletic prowess at Seeds of Peace this month. The 16-year-old from New York City is one of the more experienced basketball players at the camp, which makes him one of the better players. “Usually, in regular settings, I’m not considered good at sports, but coming here to Seeds, […]
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Celtics sign Red Claws' Nader to NBA contract
Abdel Nader of the Maine Red Claws drives against the Erie Bayhawks at the Portland Expo in Portland, Maine, in March. PORTLAND — The Boston Celtics have signed Maine Red Claws star Abdel Nader to an NBA contract, the Red Claws announced Saturday evening. Nader was named the NBA G League Rookie of the Year […]
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76ers get No. 1 pick from Celtics, chance to draft Fultz
History will say the Boston Celtics passed on the No. 1 overall pick in this year’s NBA draft, not only trading it away but doing so in a deal with one of the team’s fiercest rivals. Danny Ainge isn’t worried. Philadelphia and Boston completed their trade of draft picks on Monday, the 76ers acquiring the […]