The pair took some time to adjust to playing together but in Year 2 have led Dallas to the Western Conference title.
Boston Celtics
Larry Bird Museum officially opens in Terre Haute, Indiana
The museum contains memorabilia from Bird’s high school, college and NBA career, interactive exhibits and interviews with coaches, teammates and rivals
Celtics ‘weaponizing’ their long layoff before NBA Finals
Boston Coach Joe Mazzulla is hoping to use the extra time to his advantage as the Celtics await Dallas in the NBA Finals.
Celtics’ coach hoping Kristaps Porzingis will be ready for NBA Finals
Boston has managed to go 10-1 while missing Porzingis, who has been out since suffering a calf strain on May 1.
Brad Stevens aggressive gambles pay dividends with Celtics sweep
Boston’s president of basketball operations let his players and coaches shine, but his fingerprints are all over a team now four wins from its 18th title.
Remade Celtics ready for a new ending after sweeping Indiana
Top-seeded Boston will return to its second NBA Finals in three years, but isn’t dwelling on the past.
Celtics rally late again to close out Pacers for 4-0 sweep in Eastern Conference finals
Derrick White’s tie-breaking 3-pointer with 43 seconds left gave Boston the lead and the Celtics closed out a four-game sweep of the Indiana Pacers 105-102 to reach the NBA Finals for the second time in three years
One win away from NBA Finals, Celtics know they can’t relax
Boston has a chance to finish off Indiana in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals on Monday.
Celtics come back from 18-point deficit, take 3-0 series lead against Pacers
Jrue Holiday puts Boston ahead with a three-point play in the final minute, then makes a key steal as Boston beats Indiana, 114-111.
Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton questionable for Game 3, while Celtics list Luke Kornet as doubtful.
Haliburton aggravated a hamstring injury in Game 2 and Kornet injured his left wrist.