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Drama, the long ball center of early season NBA intrigue

by Kyle Hightower - November 19, 2018 - 3:39pm

There has been some early tinkering to lineups, a few hiccups and lots of drama to start the NBA season.

Celtics hope return home can slow LeBron, Cavs in Game 5

by Kyle Hightower - May 23, 2018 - 12:00pm

The Celtics expected to see a different LeBron James in Cleveland after the Cavaliers fell into a 2-0 hole to open the Eastern Conference finals. Two games and back-to-back wins later, James has reminded everyone...

Celtics survive 42-point night by LeBron, down Cavs for 2-0 lead

by Kyle Hightower - May 16, 2018 - 11:10am

Jaylen Brown scored 23 points and the Boston Celtics withstood a 42-point night by LeBron James to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 107-94 on Tuesday night (Wednesday in Manila) and take a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference...

Cavs, Celtics ready for Eastern Conference finals rematch

by Kyle Hightower - May 13, 2018 - 12:30pm

The jerseys and venues will be the same, but so much has changed since the last time Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics met in the Eastern Conference finals.

Celtics’ Stevens remains humble as team continues to thrive

by Kyle Hightower - May 12, 2018 - 12:30pm

When Brad Stevens accepted the Celtics head coaching job five years ago, he didn’t allow himself to get caught up in thinking about how he could add his name to the franchise’s rich history. He was too...

Tatum shines, Brown returns as Celtics go 2-0 vs 76ers

by Kyle Hightower - May 4, 2018 - 12:08pm

the Boston Celtics rallied from a 22-point deficit to beat the Philadelphia 76ers, 108-103, and take a 2-0 lead.

Horford, Smart power Celtics to 3-2 lead over Bucks

by Kyle Hightower - April 25, 2018 - 10:00am

Al Horford had 22 points and 14 rebounds, Marcus Smart made an impact in his first game since mid-March and the Boston Celtics beat the Milwaukee Bucks, 92-87.

Celtics survive wild finish, repel Bucks in OT

by Kyle Hightower - April 16, 2018 - 11:09am

Boston overcame Khris Middleton's long 3 that beat the fourth-quarter buzzer, topping the Milwaukee Bucks, 113-107, in overtime.

Celtics’ Irving needs knee surgery, out for playoffs

by Kyle Hightower - April 6, 2018 - 10:59am

The Boston Celtics have spent most of the season adjusting on the fly. Now they will have to go through the playoffs without Kyrie Irving.

Marcus Morris hits game-winning triple to lift Celtics over Thunder

by Kyle Hightower - March 21, 2018 - 11:11am

Marcus Morris made a 3-pointer with 1.2 seconds left and the Boston Celtics stunned the Oklahoma City Thunder 100-99.

Irving, Celtics chase off Grizzlies

by Kyle Hightower - February 27, 2018 - 5:06pm

Kyrie Irving scored 25 points in three quarters of work and the Celtics held off the Memphis Grizzlies, 109-98.

Brady practices without glove as Gronk returns to practice

by Kyle Hightower - January 28, 2018 - 3:00pm

Two of the New England Patriots’ most important players are getting healthier as they prepare to head to Minneapolis for Super Bowl week.

Gobert, Favors hurt in Jazz’s 107-95 win over Celtics

by Kyle Hightower - December 16, 2017 - 9:30am

The Utah Jazz broke out of a slump that has been plaguing them during their current road trip.

Irving's 33 lifts Celtics past Nuggets

by Kyle Hightower - December 14, 2017 - 6:45am

Kyrie Irving had 33 points and the Boston Celtics held on for a 124-118 victory over the Denver Nuggets.

Irving, Celtics repel Greek Freak, Bucks

by Kyle Hightower - December 5, 2017 - 3:23am

Kyrie Irving had 19 of his 32 points in the second half, helping offset a 40-point night by Giannis Antetokounmpo as the Boston Celtics held off the Milwaukee Bucks, 111-100.

Mavs down Hawks; rookie Smith Jr. sprains ankle

by Kyle Hightower - October 13, 2017 - 3:38am

The Dallas Mavericks and Atlanta Hawks will face each other in both teams' regular-season opener next week. But Thursday's night's preseason matchup wasn't true a preview of that game.

Offseason overhaul complete, new era begins for Celtics

by Kyle Hightower - October 11, 2017 - 1:54am

Here are some things to watch for with the Celtics this season.

Irving, Hayward make NBA preseason debuts in Celtics win vs Hornets

by Kyle Hightower - October 3, 2017 - 5:31am

Boston fans have been patiently waiting to get their first glimpse of the new era of Celtics basketball. They finally got it.

Irving: Trade request was about his potential, not James

by Kyle Hightower - September 2, 2017 - 4:00am

Kyrie Irving didn’t try to hide his giddiness when he was introduced as the newest addition of a Boston Celtics franchise he grew up watching.

Celtics take scorer Jayson Tatum with No. 3 pick in NBA draft

by Kyle Hightower - June 23, 2017 - 5:42am

The Boston Celtics made the first move of this year's NBA draft days before it began when they traded the No. 1 overall pick to Philadelphia to build on an already rich cache of future selections.

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