Boston Celtics
Lakers seek redemption in finals against the Magic
Humiliated after losing last year's NBA Finals to the Boston Celtics, the Los Angeles Lakers are looking for redemption when they lock horns with the Orlando Magic in this season's best-of-seven finale.
Celtics wallop Bulls, take 2-1 series lead
Defending champions Boston Celtics trounced the Chicago Bulls 107-86 on Thursday to take a 2-1 lead in their Eastern Conference playoff series.
LeBron James and Cavs clobber the Celtics
CLEVELAND - They dunked on the Boston Celtics. Then, they danced all over them. In an unforgettable season like none they've had before, the Cleveland Cavaliers are celebrating each milestone and moment.
Marbury gets much-needed fresh start with Celtics
BOSTON -- Former New York Knicks guard Stephon Marbury got a much-needed fresh start in Boston on Friday, and the Celtics acquired the backup point guard they wanted to help them push for back-to-back NBA titles. Hours after Marbury cleared waiver...
Marbury joins Celtics to end New York soap opera
Stephon Marbury signed for the Boston Celtics on Friday, ending the All-Star guard's long-running soap opera involving the New York Knicks.
In Boston, Putting Money on Marbury
The Stephon Marbury era in Boston is scheduled to begin Friday morning when Marbury, the former Knicks point guard, is expected to clear waivers and sign with the Celtics.
Big Win Is Followed by a Bigger Letdown
It took less than a game — three quarters separated by two days and a time zone — to show the dispiriting disparity of the Knicks.
Celtics rout the Wizards for 13th straight win
The Boston Celtics won their 13th straight game and padded their slim lead over the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference with a 122-88 rout of the Washington Wizards on Thursday.
Garnett handed one-game suspension for hitting Bogut
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett has been suspended for one game without pay for striking Milwaukee Bucks center Andrew Bogut in the face on Saturday, the NBA announced on Monday.
Banner Night in Boston as Celtics Rout Lakers
BOSTON — A championship waited to be claimed Tuesday night, if only the Boston Celtics could fight through exhaustion, attrition and whatever Kobe Bryant unleashed upon them.