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Tatum helps Celtics rally to beat Pacers 116-111

by PHILLIP B. WILSON Associated Press December 29, 2020

Jayson Tatum scored 27 points and the Boston Celtics erased a 17-point, third-quarter deficit to beat the Indiana Pacers 116-111

Marcus Smart, Jayson Tatum, Kyrie Irving

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Irving scores 37, leads Nets to 123-95 win over Celtics

by JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer December 25, 2020December 25, 2020

Kyrie Irving scored 37 points with eight assists in his return to Boston and Kevin Durant added 29 for Brooklyn on Friday to lead the Nets to a 123-95 victory over the Celtics

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Former Celtics star, coach K.C. Jones dies

by Associated Press December 25, 2020December 25, 2020

Jones won eight titles as a player and two more as a coach with the Celtics.

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Tatum hits big 3 to help Celtics beat Giannis, Bucks 122-121

by JIMMY GOLEN AP Sports Writer December 23, 2020

Jayson Tatum banked in a fallaway, go-ahead 3-pointer in the final second allowing the Boston Celtics to escape with a 122-121 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks in the teams’ season opener

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Celtics notebook: Thompson not ruled out for season opener

by News service report December 23, 2020December 23, 2020

Tristan Thompson’s status remains uncertain for Wednesday’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks.

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Pierce, Collins lead 1st-time nominees for basketball hall

by By The Associated Press December 22, 2020December 22, 2020

Boston Celtics star Paul Pierce and longtime player, coach and broadcaster Doug Collins lead the first-time nominees for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2021

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Kyrie Irving cleanses Boston Garden court in return to his one-time home arena

by The Associated Press December 18, 2020December 19, 2020

Brooklyn Nets guard appears to perform a spiritual ritual on the new Boston Garden court before he played in the arena for the first time since leaving the Celtics.

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NBA notebook: Jeff Teague shows immediate value in preseason loss

by News service report December 16, 2020December 16, 2020

Teague was a calming influence off the bench for the Celtics on Tuesday night, and the veteran guard will play a key role as he gets acclimated to his new team.