NEW YORK — Kyrie Irving returned to the lineup and scored 25 points while wearing a mask, and the Boston Celtics beat the Brooklyn Nets 109-102 on Tuesday night for their 13th straight victory. The Celtics remained unbeaten since an 0-2 start heading into their showdown Thursday in Boston against the NBA champion Golden State […]
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Red Claws rally, but fall to Canton in OT
PORTLAND — The Maine Red Claws rallied all the way back from a deep deficit in the third quarter, but the visiting Canton Charge was able to hold on for a 120-118 overtime victory at the Portland Expo on Sunday. Boston Celtics two-way player Kadeem Allen scored 24 points, to go along with 10 rebounds […]
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Celtics hold off Raptors 95-94 for 12th straight victory
BOSTON (AP) — Al Horford turned back the clock in his return from a two-game absence with a concussion. Horford scored 21 points on 8-of-9 shooting to help the Boston Celtics hang on to beat the Toronto Raptors 95-94 on Sunday for their 12th straight victory. “He’s playing young again,” teammate Terry Rozier said. Horford […]
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No Kyrie, no problem: Celtics win 11th straight despite losing Irving early
BOSTON (AP) — Another game, another injury, another win for the Boston Celtics. Jayson Tatum had 16 points, Shane Larkin added 16 off the bench and the Celtics overcame an injury to Kyrie Irving and a 12-point, fourth-quarter deficit to beat the Charlotte Hornets 90-87 on Friday night. Terry Rozier finished with 15 points, seven […]
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Irving, Celtics hold off Hawks in closing minutes
By George Henry Associated Press ATLANTA — Kyrie Irving scored 35 points, Jayson Tatum added 21 and the Boston Celtics held off the Atlanta Hawks 110-107 Monday night for their ninth straight victory. Irving’s 3 from the right wing put the Celtics up 104-103 — the game’s 25th lead change — with 1:37 remaining, and […]
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Underdog Isaiah Thomas facing biggest challenge of career
Former Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) drives to the basket during the first quarter of a second-round NBA playoff series basketball game in Boston. Following the biggest slight of his NBA career, Thomas will have to prove his worth again. All eyes will be watching how he rebounds after Tuesday’s blockbuster trade. The Celtics […]
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Kyrie gets a new address, but Cavs win trade
Former Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) is guarded by Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) during the first half of Game 3 of basketball’s NBA Finals in Cleveland on June 7, 2017. Irving gets his new address and Isaiah Thomas gets to play with LeBron. They both can say they won in this […]
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Kyrie Irving will wear No. 11 with Celtics
Cleveland Cavaliers’ Kyrie Irving, right, looks to drive against Boston Celtics’ Isaiah Thomas during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Cleveland on November 3, 2016. Irving is on his way to Boston after the Celtics swapped him for Thomas on Tuesday. BOSTON — Newly acquired guard Kyrie Irving will wear No. 11 […]
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Irving-Thomas deal continues NBA summer of blockbuster moves
FILE – In this March 19, 2017, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers’ LeBron James, left, greets Kyrie Irving during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers in Los Angeles in March. Irving was tired of being teammates with James. Now he has to figure out how to beat him. Cleveland’s […]
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Pro basketball players bring support to Seeds of Peace
Brian Scalabrine takes a selfie with a Seeds of Peace camper during the Play for Peace basketball clinic Monday in Otisfield. OTISFIELD — They may not know them, they may not love basketball, but they appreciate the basketball stars showing up. Former NBA players Brian Scalabrine and Matt Bonner and Detroit Pistons rookie Luke Kennard […]