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′You lick your wounds . . . you move on’ is Celtics’ mantra before Game 4

Toronto's Kyle Lowry had 31 points, 8 assists, and 6 rebounds on Thursday, and drove the lane at will.

Why that stunning Game 3 loss can be a good thing, and other Celtics thoughts

The Raptors gave the Celtics a lesson in not letting down their guard, and that is part of the process in building a championship team.

The anatomy of the Raptors’ perfect play to beat the Celtics in Game 3

It took a little luck and a lot of perfection for the Raptors to beat the Celtics. Here's how they did it.

The Celtics are mad after giving up Game 3 to the Raptors. It’s time to forget it and move on

You can’t give away playoff games, especially not to the defending champs.

Raptors 104, Celtics 103
How the Celtics gave up the game-winner to the Raptors’ OG Anunoby, and other observations
Kemba Walker scored 29 points to lead Boston.

Kawhi Leonard scores 29 as Clippers rout Nuggets in Game 1 of West semis
Los Angeles took charge in the second quarter, holding Denver to 25 percent shooting.

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Heat win again, lead series 2-0 against Bucks

Jimmy Butler made two free throws with no time remaining after controversial foul calls at the end of game.

The Celtics’ defense is shutting down the Raptors’ 3-point shooting. This is exactly what they want

The Celtics have put a major emphasis on making Toronto uncomfortable beyond the arc, and it is working.

Marcus Smart fined $5,000 for Game 2 flop

Smart scored 19 points and was a big key in the Game 2 win.

CELTICS 102, RAPTORS 99 | ON BASKETBALL

Marcus Smart is one of kind, and the Celtics were reminded of it when he saved them in Game 2

The Celtics needed a spark in the fourth quarter, and Smart launched a barrage of 3-pointers that changed the game.

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Denver Nuggets survive to beat Utah Jazz in Game 7

The Nuggets became the 12th team in NBA history to overcome a 3-1 deficit to win a series.

Celtics 102, Raptors 99

Led by Marcus Smart, Celtics take 2-0 series lead over Raptors, and other observations

Jayson Tatum scored a career playoff-high 34 points for Boston.

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Did last week’s NBA protests do any actual good? The answer is a resounding yes

It felt like a transformative week in sports, one that showed why athletes should never stay out of politics.

Celtics’ Gordon Hayward is feeling better, but he is not close to returning

Hayward was expected to be out four weeks when he sprained his ankle, and two weeks have passed.