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Preliminary work done, Celtics look ready for playoffs to begin

A 5-2 record in their seeding games have included some impressive wins. "We're competing at a very high level," says Kemba Walker.

Damian Lillard scores 61, keeps Trail Blazers’ playoff hopes alive

The star point guard joined Wilt Chamberlain as the only players with three 60-point games in a season.

Celtics rout Grizzlies, and other observations from their fourth straight win

Jayson Tatum led the way with 29 points, powering Boston to another impressive victory.

The Celtics are entering their final week of the regular season. Here’s what’s ahead for the playoffs

While the Celtics' two games this week won't have an impact on their playoff seeding, there are plenty of implications for their possible opponents.

NBA notebook
Devin Booker, Suns stay red-hot in Orlando
The Suns (6-0 in Orlando) entered the day just 1½ games behind eighth-place Memphis and a game behind ninth-place Portland in the race to qualify for a spot in the play-in series.

Gary Washburn | On basketball
The Celtics could not care less who closes out the game. Just as long as they win.
Jayson Tatum has been the main focus of opposing defenses since the Celtics arrived in the bubble, opening opportunities for teammates.

Get used to hearing Jaylen Brown use his voice to amplify the issues, not his play on the court

Socially active Celtics forward unafraid to speak on issues of racial inequality and life inside NBA's bubble.

Observations from the Celtics’ overtime win against the Magic

Gordon Hayward led the way for the Celtics with a game-high 31 points, while Jayson Tatum added 29.

Ex-Celtic Paul Westphal suffering from brain cancer

Westphal was a five-time All-Star and was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2019.

Play-in series to determine Western Conference’s final NBA playoff spot

Memphis’ 108-99 loss to Toronto Sunday forced a two-game play-in series for the final playoff spot in the West.

Kemba Walker reveals he almost signed with the Knicks instead of the Celtics

Walker, who is a New York native and grew up in The Bronx, even said that playing in New York was a priority for him.

The final three: Antetokounmpo, James, and Harden up for MVP

LeBron James would join Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (a six-time winner), Michael Jordan, and Bill Russell as the NBA’s only five-time MVPs.

As Celtics grow closer, the possibilities grow larger

The Celtics put together a masterpiece Friday against the Raptors. It seems as if they are getting accustomed to this bubble environment.

Discarded Carmelo Anthony, 36, has proven he can be a role player — and a good one

The 12-time All-Star, dumped by the Rockets last season, has been rejuvenated in Portland.

Celtics hit on all cylinders, and other observations from their rout of the Raptors

A well-balanced attack and tenacious defense gave the Celtics a dominant win over one of their Eastern Conference rivals.

Latest news in Sports

Titans place LB Vic Beasley on non-football injury list

Beasley waited 10 days before reporting for training camp.

soccer

Sam Mewis hopes playing with Man City can set her on course for Olympics

The Hanson soccer star is headed for the FA Women's Super League to "grow my game, help me develop as a player."

President Trump sounds off on college football, the NBA, and why Bill Belichick would make a good military general

The president took issue with NBA players' demonstrations against racial inequity during the league's restart, and advocated for college football to play this fall during a radio interview.

Sports Log

Sam Mewis to kick it up a notch in Women’s Super League

The 27-year-old Whitman-Hanson product has made 67 appearances with the US national team, and has scored 18 goals.

MLB boxscore: Rays 8, Red Sox 7

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