Today: September 21, 2024
Today: September 21, 2024

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Celtics rout Mavericks 107-89 in Game 1 of NBA Finals behind Brown, returning Porzingis

Jaylen Brown scored 22 points, Kristaps Porzingis added 20 in his first game in more than a month and the Boston Celtics powered past the Dallas Mavericks 107-89 on Thursday night in Game 1 of the NBA Finals

Celtics rout Mavericks 107-89 in Game 1 of NBA Finals behind Brown, returning Porzingis
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Redemption-minded Celtics set to match up with opportunistic Mavericks in NBA Finals

The Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics prepare to tip off the NBA Finals and the four biggest names in the series are looking at this moment through different lenses

Redemption-minded Celtics set to match up with opportunistic Mavericks in NBA Finals
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Celtics have followed 'craziness' of Joe Mazzulla's coaching style straight to the NBA Finals

Joe Mazzulla was thrust into a job he didn’t expect to have following former Celtics coach Ime Udoka’s suspension just days before the start of training camp last season

Celtics have followed 'craziness' of Joe Mazzulla's coaching style straight to the NBA Finals
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Injured Kristaps Porzingis on track for return as Celtics prepare for NBA Finals against Mavericks

The Celtics traded for 7-footer Kristaps Porzingis this past offseason hoping he might be the missing piece to help them hoist their 18th title

Injured Kristaps Porzingis on track for return as Celtics prepare for NBA Finals against Mavericks
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Pacers trying to regroup after star Tyrese Haliburton leaves Game 2 with hamstring, chest injuries

Indiana All-Star guard Tyrese Haliburton left in the third quarter because of left hamstring soreness and a chest injury in the Pacers’ 126-110 loss to Boston on Thursday night in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals

Pacers trying to regroup after star Tyrese Haliburton leaves Game 2 with hamstring, chest injuries
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Tatum scores 36, Brown hits 3 to force OT and Celtics edge Pacers 133-128 in Game 1 of East finals

Jayson Tatum scored 36 points, including 10 in overtime after Jaylen Brown’s tying 3-pointer with 6.1 seconds remaining in regulation, and the Boston Celtics rallied just in time for a 133-128 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals

Tatum scores 36, Brown hits 3 to force OT and Celtics edge Pacers 133-128 in Game 1 of East finals
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Eastern Conference finals is a matchup of season-long favorite Celtics and proud underdog Pacers

So much about the journey the Boston Celtics and Indiana Pacers have taken to the Eastern Conference finals has been about who – they haven’t had to face to get to here

Eastern Conference finals is a matchup of season-long favorite Celtics and proud underdog Pacers
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The Celtics are in a good headspace as they head to a 3rd consecutive Eastern Conference finals

The Celtics are back in the Eastern Conference finals for the third consecutive season following their 4-1 series victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers

The Celtics are in a good headspace as they head to a 3rd consecutive Eastern Conference finals
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Jayson Tatum scores 25 to lead Celtics past Cavaliers 113-98 and into 3rd consecutive East finals

Jayson Tatum had 25 points and 10 rebounds, and the Boston Celtics beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 113-98 on to advance to the Eastern Conference finals for the third straight season

Jayson Tatum scores 25 to lead Celtics past Cavaliers 113-98 and into 3rd consecutive East finals
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Jayson Tatum triple-double, 3s lead Celtics past Butler-less Heat 114-94 in playoff opener

Jayson Tatum notched his first career playoff triple-double with 23 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists to lead the Boston Celtics past the Miami Heat 114-94 to open their first-round playoff series

Jayson Tatum triple-double, 3s lead Celtics past Butler-less Heat 114-94 in playoff opener
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The Celtics have been the NBA's most dominant team. Only a championship will make season complete

The Celtics spent the regular season racking up superlatives and pulverizing opponents with one of the league’s most versatile rosters

The Celtics have been the NBA's most dominant team. Only a championship will make season complete
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Jrue Holiday agrees to 4-year, $135 million extension with Celtics

Jrue Holiday agreed to terms on a four-year, $135 million contract extension with the Celtics, his agent Jason Glushon confirmed

Jrue Holiday agrees to 4-year, $135 million extension with Celtics
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Boston shortstop Story needs season-ending shoulder surgery; pitcher Nick Pivetta has injured elbow

Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story will have what is likely season-ending surgery on his dislocated left shoulder and right-hander Nick Pivetta has a strained a right flexor, the latest in a spate of elbow injuries among pitchers

Boston shortstop Story needs season-ending shoulder surgery; pitcher Nick Pivetta has injured elbow
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Terrence Shannon Jr. leads Illinois past Iowa State 72-69 for first Elite Eight trip since 2005

Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 29 points and Illinois reached the Elite Eight for the first time since 2005, beating Iowa State 72-69 in an East Region semifinal on Thursday night

Terrence Shannon Jr. leads Illinois past Iowa State 72-69 for first Elite Eight trip since 2005
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Celtics overcome Doncic's triple-double to beat Mavericks 138-110 for 10th straight win

Jayson Tatum made five 3-pointers and scored 32 points and the Boston Celtics overcame Luka Doncic’s second straight triple-double to beat the Dallas Mavericks 138-110 and extend their season-best winning streak to 10 games

Celtics overcome Doncic's triple-double to beat Mavericks 138-110 for 10th straight win
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Tatum scores 35 points and Celtics ride 3rd-quarter rally to beat Wizards 133-129 for 40th win

Jayson Tatum scored 35 points and sparked a third-quarter rally to help the NBA-leading Boston Celtics to their 40th win of the season, 133-129 over the Washington Wizards

Tatum scores 35 points and Celtics ride 3rd-quarter rally to beat Wizards 133-129 for 40th win
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LeBron James and Anthony Davis both ruled out for Lakers vs. East-leading Celtics

Lakers stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis were both ruled out of Los Angeles’ matchup with the East-leading Boston Celtics

LeBron James and Anthony Davis both ruled out for Lakers vs. East-leading Celtics
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Austin Reaves hits 7 3-pointers, Lakers stun Celtics 114-105 without LeBron James, Anthony Davis

Austin Reaves scored a season-high 32 points and hit a career-high seven 3-pointers to help a Los Angeles Lakers team missing LeBron James and Anthony Davis stun the Boston Celtics 114-105 on Thursday night

Austin Reaves hits 7 3-pointers, Lakers stun Celtics 114-105 without LeBron James, Anthony Davis
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Murray and Jokic help Nuggets hand Celtics their first loss at home this season, 102-100

Jamal Murray scored 35 points, Nikola Jokic finished with 34 and the Denver Nuggets held on to hand the Boston Celtics their first home loss of the season 102-100

Murray and Jokic help Nuggets hand Celtics their first loss at home this season, 102-100
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Bill Belichick loses in possible finale as Patriots coach. Jets snap 15-game skid vs New England

Breece Hall rushed for a career-high 178 yards and a late touchdown and the New York Jets snapped a 15-game losing streak against the Patriots with a 17-3 win in what could have been Bill Belichick’s final game as New England’s coach

Bill Belichick loses in possible finale as Patriots coach. Jets snap 15-game skid vs New England
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Patriots' Kendrick Bourne out for season with torn ligament in knee, AP source says

Patriots receiver Kendrick Bourne is expected to be sidelined for the remainder of the season after suffering a torn ligament in his knee, according to a person with knowledge of the diagnosis

Patriots' Kendrick Bourne out for season with torn ligament in knee, AP source says
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Mac Jones' late TD pass lifts Patriots over Bills 29-25; Bill Belichick is 3rd coach with 300 wins

Mac Jones threw a 1-yard touchdown pass to Mike Gesicki with 12 seconds remaining to lift the New England Patriots to a 29-25 win over the Buffalo Bills

Mac Jones' late TD pass lifts Patriots over Bills 29-25; Bill Belichick is 3rd coach with 300 wins
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NBA's $300 million man, Jaylen Brown ready to step into leadership role for retooled Celtics

Jaylen Brown wasn't considered to be a surefire NBA superstar when the was drafted in 2016

NBA's $300 million man, Jaylen Brown ready to step into leadership role for retooled Celtics
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Mac Jones will remain Patriots' starting QB this week against Raiders, Bill Belichick says

The New England Patriots are making some big changes to try to improve their offense

Mac Jones will remain Patriots' starting QB this week against Raiders, Bill Belichick says
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Kamara becomes Saints' career TD leader, Carr throws 2 TDs in 34-0 rout over Patriots

Alvin Kamara rushed for a touchdown to become the Saints’ career TD leader, Derek Carr had two scoring passes and New Orleans routed the New England Patriots 34-0

Kamara becomes Saints' career TD leader, Carr throws 2 TDs in 34-0 rout over Patriots

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