Bucks expecting another hard-fought matchup with Celtics

Much has changed since the Celtics outlasted the Bucks during their seven-game slugfest in the first round of last year’s NBA playoffs. For starters, KyrieRead More

John Havlicek, Boston Celtics great, dies at 79

BOSTON (AP) — John Havlicek’s legacy was built over 16 years with the Boston Celtics, eight of them as NBA champions, making him among theRead More

Celtics face tough road after sweeping Pacers

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Boston Celtics proved they could be every bit as physical as the Indiana Pacers in the first round of the playoffs.Read More

Celtics complete rare sweep by beating Pacers 110-106

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Gordon Hayward and Marcus Morris took care of some housecleaning Sunday. They dusted off their 3-point shooting touch in time to helpRead More

Boston looks to clinch series against Indiana in game 4

Boston Celtics (49-33, fourth in the Eastern Conference during the regular season) vs. Indiana Pacers (48-34, fifth in the Eastern Conference during the regular season)Read More

Celtics beat Pacers 104-96 to take 3-0 series lead

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Boston Celtics keep following the same game plan. Three games into their first-round playoff series, it’s still working. Another dominant second-halfRead More

Irving scores 37, Celtics beat Pacers 99-91 for 2-game lead

BOSTON (AP) — Kyrie Irving scored 37 points and the Boston Celtics rallied late in the fourth quarter to beat the Indiana Pacers 99-91 onRead More

Irving, Morris lead Celtics’ rally past Pacers in Game 1

BOSTON (AP) — Kyrie Irving and Marcus Morris each had 20 points, and the Boston Celtics rallied in the second half to beat the IndianaRead More

Celtics G Marcus Smart suffers torn oblique, to miss 4-6 weeks

The Boston Celtics announced Wednesday night that guard Marcus Smart suffered a partial avulsion of his left oblique abdominal muscle. Smart suffered the injury in the thirdRead More

Celtics close out regular season with 116-110 victory over Wizards

WASHINGTON (AP) — Bradley Beal became the first player in Washington Wizards franchise history to average at least 25 points, five rebounds and five assistsRead More