Celtics

Zion Williamson had 21 points and 11 rebounds in 27 minutes, and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Boston Celtics 123-108, first victory since the rookie star joined the lineup.

Kyrie Irving scored six of his 40 points in OT, hitting back-to-back 3-pointers, leading Boston back from a five-point deficit as the Celtics beat the 76ers 121-114.

Boston Celtics are talking out and proud as Jaylen Brown pour in 23 points and withheld LeBron's 42 points for the Cavs. Leads the series 2-0 with a 107-94 win.

Chants of T.J. filled the arena as he electrified the Sixers. Dario Saric scored 25 points to help Philly avoid elimination with a 103-92 win over the Celtics.

Terry Rozier and Jayson Tatum scored 57 points to outplay Ben Simmons on Monday night and lead Boston to a 117-101 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers.

He had his high school jersey retired. His college jersey retired. And now having his Boston Celtics jersey retired. Paul Pierce has had his dream come true.

A costly night for the Celtics beside losing a close game, they lose star forward Gordon Hayward.

Kyrie Irving making the comparison between Boston and Cleveland.

BOSTON (AP) — Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue says that Kyrie Irving's left ankle is feeling "good" in advance of Cleveland's Game 5 matchup Thursday night with the Celtics. Irving was moving around and putting up shots during the Cavs' morning shootaround...

BOSTON (AP) — The defending NBA champion Cavaliers have a chance to wrap up their third straight Eastern Conference title with a Game 5 win tonight in Boston. But if Games 3 and 4 are any indication, the Celtics won't make it easy. After cruising to victory in the first two games in Boston, the Cavs were humbled at home in a Game 3 loss, and in Game 4 they needed a 42-point night from Kyrie Irving