Kyrie Irving had 27 points and 18 assists to lead Boston.  

Left wing Peter Cehlarik scored twice in his first game of the season, but Boston has now lost three of its last four games. 

Dire forecasts for Kansas City aren’t fazing players who are used to the cold and know how to prepare.  

Brady’s comment about being disrespected played well locally, but it was the ultimate straw-man knockdown. 

Brady has played in six such games, including four in the postseason. 

Winger leads most informal polls on the most-likely-be-dealt list as Feb. 25 trade deadline approaches, but the cost could be a first-round pick plus a prospect or two. 

Williams became a starter in Week 15, scoring twice against the Chargers, and stepped into the playoff spotlight last week with 129 yards and a TD against the Colts. 

“They don’t have laces, but they fit like a glove,” Tatum said.  

Simmonds has 15 goals for a Philadelphia team that is floundering and may be a seller at the trade deadline. 

On Monday night, Brown repeatedly made statements that sounded increasingly like references to his own frustrations with Irving’s recent comments. 

Team president Sam Kennedy left open the possibility that a lingering government shutdown could affect the plans.  

The Kansas City signal caller will be the eighth different quarteback to oppose Brady in 13 conference championship games. 

What the numbers say about home field, frigid playoff games, and other factors at play in the AFC Championship. 

Cehlarik, who is Providence’s leading scorer, may be the latest option the Bruins try on David Krejci’s line. 

Kansas City was without multiple critical parts when the teams met in Week 6.