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Celtics eliminated after Game 6 loss

Mon, 06 May 2013 08:37:36 GMT

Carmelo Anthony made a pullup jumper and then sank his first 3-pointer in 20 tries to help the New York Knicks turn back Boston's comeback attempt on Friday night, beating the Celtics 88-80 in Game 6 to win a playoff series for the first time since 2000.

Celtics stay alive, force game 6

Thu, 02 May 2013 06:45:00 GMT

Kevin Garnett had 16 points and 18 rebounds and the Celtics stayed alive in the playoffs, cutting New York's lead to 3-2 with a 92-86 victory Wednesday night.

Kennedy pal is first out gay NBA player

By Ted Nesi, WPRI.com Reporter — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:49:17 GMT

A former Boston Celtics player is crediting Congressman Joe Kennedy III with helping him become the first openly gay active athlete in a major U.S. sport.

Celtics beat Knicks, avoid elimination

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 08:41:21 GMT

The Celtics beat the Knicks 97-90 in overtime on Sunday to avoid a first-round sweep and force a fifth game in New York on Wednesday night.

Knicks roll to 3-0 lead over Celtics

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 04:10:08 GMT

The New York Knicks moved to the brink of their first playoff series victory in 13 years, routing the Boston Celtics 90-76 on Friday night in Game 3 of the first-round series.

Knicks rout Celtics for 2-0 series lead

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 07:59:31 GMT

Carmelo Anthony scored 34 points, Sixth Man of the Year J.R. Smith added 19, and New York opened a 2-0 lead over Boston with another dominant second half in an 87-71 victory on Tuesday night.

C's drop Game 1 of playoff series to NY

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 08:53:27 GMT

Experience paid off down the stretch Saturday, helping New York pull out an 85-78 victory in the opener of their playoff series with the Boston Celtics.

Raptors rout Celtics in season finale

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:05:48 GMT

DeMar DeRozan scored 24 points, Rudy Gay had 19 points and nine rebounds, and the Toronto Raptors routed the Boston Celtics 114-90 on Wednesday night, finishing their season with five straight wins.

Celtics pound Magic, clinch 7 seed

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 10:23:33 GMT

Courtney Lee scored 20 points and Jeff Green added 17 as the Celtics cruised to a 120-88 victory over the Magic on Saturday night.

Big 3 reunites, rolls past Boston

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 10:17:30 GMT

The Heat scored 41 points in the second quarter — their highest-scoring period of the season — to erase what was an early 13-point deficit, and went on to beat the Boston Celtics 109-101 on Friday night.

Celtics fall to Nets, 101-93

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 08:17:16 GMT

Deron Williams had 29 points and 12 assists to lead the Brooklyn Nets to a 101-93 victory over the Celtics on Wednesday night.

Garnett, Pierce return, lead C's to win

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 08:27:38 GMT

Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce returned from injuries and the Boston Celtics dominated the Washington Wizards — thanks to Brandon Bass, the soft-spoken forward who rarely gets a play called for him.

C's fall to Cavs, have lost 8 of 11

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 07:25:14 GMT

Tristan Thompson and the Cavaliers dominated Boston inside as Cleveland ended its 10-game losing streak by beating the Celtics 97-91 on Friday night.

C's beat Pistons, clinch playoff spot

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 10:26:36 GMT

The Celtics swingman scored 34 points, including a 3-pointer with 45 seconds left to snap a two-minute scoring drought, to help Boston beat the Detroit Pistons 98-93 on Wednesday night and clinch the team's sixth consecutive playoff berth.

Pekovic, T'Wolves hammer Celtics

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 08:45:53 GMT

Nikola Pekovic bruised and battered the overmatched Boston front line for 29 points to lead the Timberwolves to a 110-100 victory.

Knicks crush Celtics, 108-89

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 07:54:22 GMT

Carmelo Anthony had 24 points and 10 rebounds, and the Knicks extended their winning streak to eight games and moved closer to ending Boston's hold on the Atlantic Division title with a 108-89 victory Sunday night.

Green's layup lifts C's over Cavs

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 08:27:25 GMT

The reeling and battered Boston Celtics were seconds away from matching their longest losing streak of the season. Then Jeff Green saved the day.

C's fall to Knicks, lose 5th straight

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 05:38:20 GMT

J.R. Smith came off the bench to score 32 points, Carmelo Anthony added 29 and the Knicks extended their winning streak to five games while handing the Celtics their fifth straight loss.