Boston Celtics timeline
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Boston Celtics defeat Philadelphia 76ers, 110-91
The mantra of taking one game at a time has served the Celtics well this season. But their fans were not allowing them to meditate on their... Read more
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Los Angeles Lakers defeat Boston Celtics, 92-83
LOS ANGELES -- It was inevitable that the Celtics would lose at some point. But the rare agony of defeat was much more bitter after their bitter... Read more
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Golden State Warriors defeat Boston Celtics, 99-89
OAKLAND, Calif. - The morning after the Celtics' franchise-best 19-game winning streak came to an end against the rival Lakers, coach Doc Rivers... Read more
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Boston Celtics defeat Sacramento Kings, 108-63
SACRAMENTO - The Celtics returned to their successful form last night by royally flushing the Kings. Boston snapped its first two-game losing... Read more
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Portland Trail Blazers defeat Boston Celtics, 91-86
PORTLAND, Ore. - As cold as it may be in Boston, the Celtics probably won't mind considering the heat they endured out West. The Celtics... Read more
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Boston Celtics defeat New York Knicks, 100-88
NEW YORK - Opposing teams seem to have discovered the Celtics' Achilles' heel. The New York Knicks concentrated their defense on point guard... Read more
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Charlotte Bobcats defeat Boston Celtics, 114-106
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The Charlotte Bobcats went small and came up big against the Celtics last night. The backcourt combination of D.J. Augustin... Read more
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Houston Rockets defeat Boston Celtics, 89-85
Bad bounces, deities, and dog days, miscommunication and misfiring. Since Christmas Day, those factors have trumped the Big Three, leprechauns, and... Read more
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Cleveland Cavaliers defeat Boston Celtics, 98-83
CLEVELAND - The Celtics have a four-game losing streak and appear to have lost some confidence, along with their ability to dominate the... Read more
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Boston Celtics defeat Toronto Raptors, 94-88
TORONTO - Although Ray Allen was forced out of his standard pregame shooting workout, he found his lost shooting touch and it sparked the Celtics... Read more
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Boston Celtics defeat Toronto Raptors, 115-109
A Jumbotron interview in the fourth quarter revealed John Smoltz's intentions to be a Red Sox starter next season. But the Celtics' 115-109... Read more
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Boston Celtics defeat New Jersey Nets, 118-86
Paul Pierce insisted last night the Celtics' current form has not taken the edge off the chilly climate. "It's freezing outside," Pierce said.... Read more
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Boston Celtics defeat New Jersey Nets, 105-85
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - The Celtics are playing playoff basketball. Make that faux playoff basketball. Coach Doc Rivers approached last week as... Read more
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Boston Celtics defeat Phoenix Suns, 104-87
Blowout victories over the New Jersey Nets are one thing. The Celtics' 104-87 wipeout of the Phoenix Suns at TD Banknorth Garden last night was... Read more
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Boston Celtics defeat Miami Heat, 98-83
MIAMI - Eddie House does not seem to lack for confidence. But House acknowledged his belief in his shooting had been wavering before the Celtics'... Read more
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Boston Celtics defeat Orlando Magic, 90-80
ORLANDO, Fla. - The Celtics have had some rough road experiences this season. But after skidding off course on the West Coast and being routed in... Read more
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Boston Celtics defeat Dallas Mavericks, 124-100
The routine doesn't change much. That is the nature of a routine. Ray Allen will shoot in an empty gym. Got to make 10 threes from this spot.... Read more
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Boston Celtics defeat Sacramento Kings, 119-100
The Celtics have expanded their priorities. Besides attempting to gain home-court advantage for the playoffs, they are now pushing to nominate... Read more
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Boston Celtics defeat Detroit Pistons, 86-78
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. - Blowouts have marked the Celtics' 10-game winning streak. But they responded to a wake-up call in taking an 86-78 victory... Read more
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Boston Celtics defeat Minnesota Timberwolves, 109-101
Paul Pierce's recent performances have been marked by defending and passing rather than scoring. In fact, Pierce had more assists than field goals... Read more
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Boston Celtics defeat Philadelphia 76ers, 100-99
PHILADELPHIA - The Celtics are revising the meaning of being one-shot wonders. "They just want one shot, they always say that - give us one shot... Read more
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Los Angeles Lakers defeat Boston Celtics, 110-109
So much for home-court advantage. The Celtics did not receive the benefit of a couple of potential hometown calls from the officials in a 110-109... Read more
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Boston Celtics defeat New York Knicks, 110-100
NEW YORK - Celtics coach Doc Rivers made certain his team would have a well-rested Kevin Garnett on the court during crunch time last night at... Read more
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San Antonio Spurs defeat Boston Celtics, 105-99
Paul Pierce believes the difference between winning and losing against elite teams is "the little things." Such was the case during the last two... Read more