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CELTICS 118, PACERS 112

A well-rested Kemba Walker is just what Celtics needed to snap skid, and other observations

Walker had his most complete game of the season and scored a season-high 32 points.

Jayson Tatum will replace injured Kevin Durant as an All-Star starter

Tatum finished fourth in the voting for three Eastern Conference frontcourt starters.

Celtics’ Tristan Thompson quite eager to get fans back at TD Garden

Thompson said a reason he joined the Celtics was because of the fan base.

Atlanta Dream sold to investor group with Mass. ties, ending Kelly Loeffler’s ownership in WNBA

Loeffler spoke out against the WNBA’s Black Lives Matter movement in July. Shortly after, players began pushing for her exit from the league.

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Timberwolves’ Malik Beasley suspended 12 games following felony gun charges
Beasley was sentenced earlier this month to 120 days in jail for the Sept. 26 incident in which he pointed a rifle outside his home at a family on a house-hunting tour.

Kevin Garnett learned the hard way not to talk trash to Michael Jordan
J.R. Rider tried to warn him, but things turned sour quickly for Garnett.

Jayson Tatum says whole Celtics team, not just Brad Stevens, should take some blame for skid

“Brad is great. He always has us prepared. It’s not like the lack of preparation with us, or game planning, or not knowing what we need to know, from a coaching standpoint."

Danny Ainge on the Celtics’ losing streak, trade exception, and more: ‘This is not a time to panic’

Ainge said it has been difficult to assess the team because of injuries and absences, and the executive staff hasn't had many face-to-face meetings.

Here are the safety protocols that will be implemented when fans return to TD Garden

The Bruins play at home on March 23, and the Celtics on March 29.

Patience is not what the skidding Celtics need right now

What makes this slump especially maddening is the smug manner in which all of the principals seem to accept the losing.

The Celtics lost. Again. Is there any end in sight to their woeful stretch?

The Celtics are at the lowest point they have been in the Brad Stevens era after Wednesday night's debacle in Atlanta.

The Hawks set a 3-point record, and the Celtics road trip ended in disaster — and other observations

Boston gave up 40 points in the first quarter to the Hawks, Trae Young again running wild, and things didn't get much better after that.

Celtics owner Wyc Grousbeck says there’s no plan to move on from Brad Stevens, Danny Ainge, or any top players

In an appearance on local radio, the Celtics owner addressed the team's disappointing stretch.

Schedule does Celtics no favors coming out of All-Star break

Boston has eight back-to-backs among its final 36 games, with a four-game road trip in late March and a three-game West Coast swing in mid-April.

Celtics’ second-half schedule is released, with regular season ending May 16

Their first game after the All-Star break will be March 11 on the road against the Nets.

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BOYS' BASKETBALL

Hassan Jenkins, New Mission close out TechBoston, reach Boston City League championship game against Latin Academy

The 6-foot-4-inch sophomore scored 24 points to lift the Titans past the two-time defending champion Bears, while unbeaten Latin Academy used a strong second half to pull away from Charlestown. 3 minutes ago

With aggressive, unselfish, poised finish, O’Bryant girls’ basketball earns its place in City final

Sophomore Lina Guerrero (15 points) drained four late free throws in win over Latin Academy. Junior Kayana Armbrister (26 points, 9 rebounds) powered Fenway in other semifinal. 37 minutes ago

CELTICS 118, PACERS 112

A well-rested Kemba Walker is just what Celtics needed to snap skid, and other observations

Walker had his most complete game of the season and scored a season-high 32 points. 38 minutes ago

RANGERS 6, BRUINS 2

From bad to worse: Bruins knocked down again in New York, this time by Rangers

Patrice Bergeron and Brad Marchand had the goals for Boston, which was outscored 13-4 in losses on back-to-back nights. 1 hour ago

BRUINS NOTEBOOK

Bruins attempting to get more offensive production from Anders Bjork

The 24-year-old wing has put only 10 shots on goal this season, with none in the last two games.

Hamstring injury will keep Nets’ Kevin Durant on sideline through All-Star break

He already has missed the Nets' last six games.

Jayson Tatum will replace injured Kevin Durant as an All-Star starter

Tatum finished fourth in the voting for three Eastern Conference frontcourt starters.

RED SOX

A lighter Christian Vazquez hopes to put a heavier workload on his plate

After shedding 15 pounds during the offseason, he hopes to continue to swing a solid bat while pushing for as many starts as possible at catcher.