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.
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Celtics’ history in Game 7 is very rich
By Bob Ryan , Globe Columnist
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.
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Celtics have been old unreliables
By Bob Ryan , Globe Columnist
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
Celtics’ late surge sealed Game 5 win
By Bob Ryan , Globe Columnist
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.
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Celtics finding success on borrowed time
By Bob Ryan , Globe Columnist
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.