The Celtics punched back at their bullies in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Boston's 16-rebound edge on the glass was evidence of a forceful response to the Golden State Warriors' blowout victory in Game 2, while Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum and Marcus Smart combined for...
Draymond Green entered Game 2 of the NBA Finals wanting to play something other than basketball, and the Boston Celtics obliged, losing themselves among a bevy of controversial calls and careless turnovers. The Golden State Warriors forward bodied Jayson Tatum, wrestled Grant Williams, baited Jaylen Brown...
Once Boston’s balanced roster of NBA Finals first-timers found a groove from long range, the determined Celtics delivered a memorable comeback and rallied past Stephen Curry and the Golden State old guard. Jaylen Brown fueled the late charge and scored 24 points, Al Horford hit six...
The game was in the hands of Jimmy Butler, as it should have been when he made a decision that will always be questioned. With less than 17 seconds left in the season for the Miami Heat, Butler quickly went for the win and tried...
The Boston Celtics held on for dear life against the relentless Miami Heat in Game 7 and survived. Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and Marcus Smart — the core of a team that had lost two previous chances together to win the Eastern Conference finals — combined...