Columnist

Bob Ryan is a columnist for the Globe’s Sports section. He has been writing for the Globe since 1968, covering all of Boston’s sports teams. Ryan is a regular panelist on ESPN’s Sunday morning roundtable, The Sports Reporter.
Bob Ryan
There have been 21 previous Game 7s played in Boston by the Celtics. Among them are some of the most spectacular performances in NBA history. Here’s a sampling.
Bob Ryan
It was a Game 6 close-out road game following a home victory in Game 5. The Big Four core group is now 2-5 in such games.
Bob Ryan
After hanging around for most of the game, the Celtics went on an embarrassing 31-12 run that locked up a win and gave them a crucial 3-2 series lead.
Bob Ryan
It’s Year 5 of the three-year plan for the Big Three. So don’t be greedy. Just be thankful the Celtics are still so competitive.