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Boston Celtics defeat Minnesota Timberwolves, 95-78
MINNEAPOLIS - The Celtics are getting back to their blowout ways. But they made things difficult for a half before routing the Timberwolves,... Read more
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Boston Celtics defeat Toronto Raptors, 118-103
TORONTO - The Big Three once again got a chance to pace themselves yesterday, this time thanks to their relatively small teammate - Rajon... Read more
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Boston Celtics defeat Golden State Warriors, 119-111
Before the Celtics met the Warriors last night, statisticians made certain reference books were in place and the Elias Sports Bureau's telephone... Read more
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Boston Celtics defeat Philadelphia 76ers, 102-78
A renewal of the Celtics-76ers rivalry seemed to be a few light-years away last night. But Celtics coach Doc Rivers expects the gap between the... Read more
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Boston Celtics defeat Charlotte Bobcats, 89-84
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Paul Pierce has either failed to, or barely topped, double-figure scoring in four of the last six Celtics games. But Pierce... Read more
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Boston Celtics defeat Orlando Magic, 107-88
The Celtics were thinking in playoff terms last night against the Orlando Magic. And the game reflected postseason intensity, the Celtics taking a... Read more
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Boston Celtics defeat Indiana Pacers, 114-96
WALTHAM - The Celtics might not have drawn a red circle around the date on their calendars. But there is a heightened sense of awareness that... Read more
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Boston Celtics defeat Portland Trail Blazers, 93-78
Usually, only nitpickers would detect negatives in a 15-point victory over the second-best team in the Western Conference. But Celtics coach Doc... Read more
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Boston Celtics defeat Indiana Pacers, 122-117
INDIANAPOLIS - After winning the NBA championship last season, the Celtics felt they needed to repeat in order to be regarded among the franchise's... Read more
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Boston Celtics defeat Washington Wizards, 122-88
WASHINGTON - When you play for a franchise that has won an NBA-best 17 titles and boasts Hall of Famers Bill Russell, Bob Cousy, John Havlicek, and... Read more
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Boston Celtics defeat New Orleans Hornets, 94-82
The Celtics' pregame ceremony last night consisted of bear hugs and an NBA championship ring presentation for the Hornets' James Posey. Once the... Read more
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Boston Celtics defeat Utah Jazz, 100-91
Things did not go swimmingly for the Celtics for much of the fourth quarter during a 100-91 win over Utah last night. But Rajon Rondo bailed the... Read more
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Boston Celtics defeat Atlanta Hawks, 88-85
ATLANTA - Some advice from the Celtics' youngest starter paid off in the final minutes of their 88-85 victory over the Atlanta Hawks last... Read more
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Boston Celtics defeat Chicago Bulls, 126-108
A lot of basketball needs to be played before we learn if today's Celtics could run with the Chicago Bulls' 72-win team of 1995-96. But by running... Read more
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Boston Celtics defeat New York Knicks, 124-105
Say hello, 1966-67 Philadelphia 76ers and 1969-70 New York Knicks. How are you, 1981-82 Celtics? The Celtics are surrounded by so much history,... Read more
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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