BOSTON—Bill Russell, the NBA great who anchored a Boston Celtics dynasty that won 11 championships in 13 years, died Sunday. He was 88. His family posted the news on social media, saying Russell died with his wife, Jeannine, by his side. The statement did not give the cause of death. “Bill’s wife, Jeannine, and his…
Celtics Reach NBA Finals, Hold Off Heat 100–96 in Game 7
MIAMI—Not this time. After being thwarted on the doorstep of the NBA Finals three other times in the previous five seasons, the Boston Celtics have broken through. The beasts of the East, again. And now a chance at an NBA title awaits. Eastern Conference finals MVP Jayson Tatum led the way with 26 points, Jaylen…
US Athletes ‘Scared’ to Speak Up on Beijing’s Abuses Over Money: NBA Player
January 31, 2022
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American athletes and the sports community at large have shied away from taking a public stance on communist China’s human rights atrocities because of the dollars at stake, according to Boston Celtics center Enes Kanter Freedom. “Whenever we sit down to have a conversation, they always … acknowledge obviously the genocide and they know whats…
Brown, Tatum Carry Celtics Over Pacers 101–98 in OT
BOSTON—Jaylen Brown scored 26 points and Jayson Tatum had 24, carrying the Boston Celtics to a 101–98 overtime victory over the Indiana Pacers on Monday night in the first of a home-and-home series between the teams. “We stuck with them and ran them a little bit longer, but we knew the importance of this game,”…
Knicks Beat Celtics With Barrett’s Buzzer Beater 108–105
The New York Knicks (19–20) successfully made their largest comeback of 25 points, since 2004, against their 75-year rival Boston Celtics (18–21) on Thursday at Madison Square Garden, on R.J. Barrett’s desperate last-second bank-shot to win 108–105. “It was a tough shot, but every time I shoot I think it’s going in,” Barrett said. “Honestly,…
Bulls Extend Win Streak to 8 Games, Beat Magic 102–98
CHICAGO—DeMar DeRozan scored 29 points, Zach LaVine added 27 and the Chicago Bulls won their eight straight game, beating the Orlando Magic 102–98 on Monday night. Nikola Vucevic had 13 points and 17 rebounds for the Bulls. Coby White came off the bench to score 17 points. Franz Wagner led Orlando with 22 points. Wendell…
Curry Scores 30, Hits 5 Threes as Warriors Beat Celtics 111–107
BOSTON—Stephen Curry was still aglow over becoming the NBA’s all-time 3-point shooter when the Warriors got a scare that’s becoming frighteningly common in the league—and other sports, too: Guard Jordan Poole was placed into COVID-19 protocols. “We’re coming off the emotional roller coaster … a lot going on around the league,” Curry said after scoring…
Warriors End Losing Streak to Wounded Celtics 111–107
After breaking the all time record for the most three-pointers made in the NBA, Stephen Curry scored 30 points to lead the Golden State Warriors in ending a five-game losing streak to a shorthanded Boston Celtics squad, 111–107, on Friday night in Boston. Curry started hot hitting his first two three-pointers as the Warriors take…
Brandon Boston Jr. (27 Points) Boosts Clippers Past Celtics
The short-handed Los Angeles Clippers used their own Boston to upend the visiting Celtics 114–111 on Wednesday. With Paul George out because of a bruised right elbow, rookie Brandon Boston Jr. scored a career-high 27 points as the Clippers held on to earn their third win in four games. Marcus Morris Sr. added 20 points…
Mitchell Scores 34, Leads Jazz Past Celtics 137–130
SALT LAKE CITY—Donovan Mitchell had 34 points and six assists to lead the Utah Jazz over the Boston Celtics 137–130 Friday night. Mike Conley added 29 points and seven assists for the Jazz. Rudy Gobert tallied 18 points and 12 rebounds. Utah made a season-high 27 3-pointers and shot 53 percent from long distance. It…
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