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Sands casino family says they’ll buy majority of Dallas Mavericks from Mark Cuban; AP source says valuation is $3.5 billion.

Cuban would retain control of basketball operations in the deal.
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10 Celtics thoughts, from a grueling schedule to Jayson Tatum’s turnovers

The Celtics will be covering a lot of miles and time-zone changes in the next couple of weeks if they reach the In-Season Tournament final.
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Here’s the Celtics’ schedule for the In-Season Tournament knockout round

The Celtics will take on the Pacers in Monday's quarterfinal, before things get a little more complicated.

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christopher l. gasper
The way the NBA’s In-Season Tournament is set up now, there are no winners
Instead of reproducing the soccer model, the NBA has just repackaged regular-season games with bad floors, bad feelings, and point-padding victories.

gary washburn | on basketball
When it came time, Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla pulled out all the stops to advance in In-Season Tournament
Mazzulla, who downplayed the tournament for weeks, spent the final period feverishly coaching his team to win by enough points to reach the quarterfinals.

Celtics 124, Bulls 97

In need of making a point, Celtics blow out Bulls on a bizarre night at TD Garden to advance to quarterfinals of In-Season Tournament

Jaylen Brown had 30 points and eight rebounds to lead the Celtics, and Jayson Tatum added 21 points.
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Celtics honor hero who saved lives during Lewiston shooting

Tom Giberti stood at midcourt during a timeout in Tuesday night’s game and received a standing ovation as his story was told to the TD Garden crowd.
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AP source: Mark Cuban working on $3.5 billion sale of Mavericks to Sands casino family

Mark Cuban bought the Mavericks in 2000.
Celtics notebook

Kristaps Porzingis believes he’ll be back in Celtics’ lineup soon

Porzingis suffered a strained calf in last Friday’s loss to the Magic.
Bulls at Celtics | 7:30 p.m. (NBC Sports Boston)

Bulls at Celtics: Boston looks to end In-Season Tournament group play on a high note

The Celtics can capitalize on a Bulls squad that has lost four straight games.
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Is the In-Season Tournament a priority for Celtics? Tuesday’s game vs. Bulls will be telling.

The Celtics very well could need a blowout win to advance, but that also could raise the issue of sportsmanship.
GARY WASHBURN | ON BASKETBALL

Thanks to Neemias Queta and Dalano Banton, the bench has justified getting more minutes for the evolving Celtics

Queta tallied 7 points and 10 rebounds in 15 minutes, while Banton scored 8 points in 19 minutes.
celtics 113, hawks 103

Shorthanded Celtics get contributions up and down the lineup in win over Hawks

With Kristaps Porzingis (calf) and Jrue Holiday (ankle) sidelined, Boston held off Atlanta with hustle and effort and some contributions from unusual sources.
celtics notebook

Celtics’ Kristaps Porzingis out at least a week, but MRI on left calf shows no serious damage

Porzingis is not only the Celtics’ third-leading scorer but the team’s best rim protector.
Hawks at Celtics | 6 p.m. (NBCSB)

Celtics vs. Hawks: With Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis out, Boston hopes to rebound from ugly loss

Boston will be without Kristaps Porzingis, who suffered a calf injury on Friday. Jrue Holiday is questionable to play.
Gary Washburn I On basketball

League-leading Celtics should thank Magic for giving them a look into their deficiencies

Boston's lack of viable bench options was exposed in a humbling road loss Friday.
Gary Washburn | Sunday basketball notes

With more scoring options, versatility is key to the Celtics’ success this season

Reminding elite scorers that rebounding or assists, or even a steal or defensive stop, is just as important is a process.

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