Smart, gritty Celtics hope to maintain intensity vs Heat
BOSTON (AP) — Marcus Smart brought the energy boost the Celtics needed to ignite a blowout win in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference finalsRead More
Celtics roll past Heat 127-102, tie Eastern finals at 1-1
MIAMI (AP) — Jayson Tatum scored 27 points, Marcus Smart and Jaylen Brown each had 24 and the Boston Celtics dominated the first half toRead More
Horford and Smart cleared to play, White out for Celtics
MIAMI (AP) — The Boston Celtics are closer to whole for the Eastern Conference finals. Al Horford’s stay in the NBA’s health and safety protocolsRead More
Celtics’ guard Marcus Smart active for Game 2
Hours after Al Horford cleared the NBA’s Covid-19 protocols, the Celtics added more reinforcements. Marcus Smart, the NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year, will beRead More
Celtics’ Al Horford clears Covid protocols, available for Game 2
Celtics power forward-center Al Horford will be available for the Celtics’ Game 2 against the Miami Heat. Boston currently trails 1-0 in the series. HorfordRead More
Celtics’ White to miss Game 2, heads home for child’s birth
MIAMI (AP) — Marcus Smart is hoping to play. Al Horford is likely to remain out. And Derrick White headed home early, for a veryRead More
Transit police warn fans about NBA playoff ticket scammers
BOSTON (AP) — With the Boston Celtics making a deep run in the NBA playoffs, transit police are warning fans to be careful when buyingRead More
Butler scores 41, Heat take Game 1 from Celtics 118-107
MIAMI (AP) — Jimmy Butler scored 41 points, and the Miami Heat turned things around with a huge third quarter on the way to beatingRead More
Celtics’ Horford, Smart ruled out for Game 1 vs. Miami Heat
Al Horford and Marcus Smart will not play in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Miami Heat, coach Ime Udoka said Tuesday.Read More
Marcus Smart ‘questionable’ for Game 1 against Heat
Marcus Smart may be out for Game 1 against the Miami Heat Tuesday after he suffered a mid-foot sprain, Celtics Coach Ime Udoka announced Monday.Read More