Celtics-Hawks NBA Playoffs Round 1 predictions
The Celtics' quest for Banner 18 begins Saturday afternoon when they tip off a first-round playoff series against the Hawks.
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The Celtics' quest for Banner 18 begins Saturday afternoon when they tip off a first-round playoff series against the Hawks.
What we'll be watching for when the Celtics and the Hawks tip off their first-round playoff series on Saturday.
The Hawks' upset win in the play-in game isn't changing anybody's outlook for Atlanta's chances against Boston in a seven-game series. At least, that's what the numbers in the sportsbooks reflect.
In a bit of a surprise, Boston will be squaring off with the Atlanta Hawks to open the postseason.
The Celtics will find out Tuesday night if they'll be squaring off against the Miami Heat or the Atlanta Hawks in the first round of the NBA playoffs. No one on the team will say which opponent they'd rather face, but the answer is an easy one.
It's championship or bust for the Celtics, but a handful of players could bring home individual awards after an incredible regular season.
The Celtics will host either the Miami Heat or the Atlanta Hawks for Game 1 on Saturday at TD Garden.
Payton Pritchard finished with his first career triple-double with 30 points, 14 rebounds and 11 assists and the Boston Celtics beat the Atlanta Hawks 120-114 on Sunday.
Sam Hauser scored a career-high 26 points and the Boston Celtics cruised past the Toronto Raptors 121-102 on Friday night.
Ben Affleck told a memorable story about meeting Larry Bird in the late '90s.
IF the Celtics make it back to the Finals this postseason, the series would start in Boston.
First-year Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla isn't afraid to get a little feisty from the bench.
With the Celtics beating the Raptors and the Bucks beating the Bulls on Wednesday night, Boston's spot in the NBA playoffs is locked in place.
The Boston Celtics held on for a 97-93 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night.
Something funny is simmering in Boston for the Celtics and Bruins.
Drake Maye remains in concussion protocol, but Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo hasn't ruled the quarterback out for this weekend's game against the Titans.
Jim Montgomery is seemingly coaching for his job as the Bruins' struggles continued in a blowout loss to the Hurricanes.
Jack Roslovic and Andrei Svechnikov each scored twice and the Carolina Hurricanes returned home for the first time in more than two weeks to rout the Boston Bruins 8-2 on Thursday night.
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye appears to be progressing through concussion protocol and could be in line for a Sunday return.
The Dodgers returned to Los Angeles early Thursday morning as World Series champs. They got an assist from the New England Patriots.
Keion White is an imposing force on the Patriots' defense. But a few years ago, he didn't even know what a "tackle for loss" was.
Red Sox fans should never forgive ownership for trading away Mookie Betts, who won another World Series with the Dodgers.
The Indiana Pacers beat the Boston Celtics 135-132 in overtime on Wednesday night.
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye isn't the only rookie on the roster looking to return from a concussion.
Sen. Ed Markey wants to stop the clocks from changing and make Daylight Saving Time permanent.
Inflation is down, but grocery prices are up. So is the economy good or bad for voters? Here's what an expert says.
For the first time in more than two years, a rather sizable part of the state is now in severe drought.
A family is suing Brandeis University, accusing the school of ignoring a call for help and leaving their child to die.
Jim Montgomery is seemingly coaching for his job as the Bruins' struggles continued in a blowout loss to the Hurricanes.
Young or old, Democrat or Republican, a majority of Americans say this presidential election is stressing them out.
Researchers at a Massachusetts hospital have discovered a new sign that could indicate whether someone has a concussion and it's literally a shaking of the head.
Several hospitals have failed to come to an agreement with the second-largest health insurer in Massachusetts, Point32Health.
McDonald's has stopped selling the popular product in some states as an investigation into the cause of the bacteria continues.
President Biden is visiting New Hampshire on Tuesday to tout his health care achievements and put focus on his policy legacy.
Some Winthrop residents are pushing back against a law requiring Massachusetts communities with T access to allow the development of multifamily units to help with the housing crunch. All of it now could soon be up to voters to decide.
A Springfield man says he gave police evidence that points to another suspect in the Boston Strangler investigation - not Albert DeSalvo.
A Plymouth man says that fraudsters tried to steal his home out from under him, just one week after WBZ's I-Team reported on a similar scam in Concord.
In the wake of Enrique Delgado-Garcia's death following a boxing training exercise with the Massachusetts State Police, the I-Team uncovered a similar case decades ago where a recruit died after excessive police training.
Relief may be on the way for hundreds of drivers in Massachusetts, who lost their commercial driver's licenses due to violations from decades ago.
While polls show inflation and the economy are the top issues for voters in New Hampshire, another topic is dominating the ad wars - abortion.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu reached an agreement with business leaders last week on a temporary tax rate increase on commercial properties.
Young or old, Democrat or Republican, a majority of Americans say this presidential election is stressing them out.
Do Massachusetts Democrats believe Ed Markey should step aside for a younger voice in the U.S. Senate? Chairman Steve Kerrigan weighs in.
Senator Elizabeth Warren and her challenger John Deaton went head-to-head in a debate held at the WBZ studios.
Seven Stop & Shop stores in Massachusetts will be closing permanently on Oct. 31.
A small group of loyal customers gathered in Weston Saturday morning to thank a pharmacist who is relocating as Walgreens closes the location where he served the community for almost three decades.
Meta is set to launch a new plan using facial recognition technology to prevent online scams at the start of next year.
The owner of the New Hampshire coffee shop believes it will cost them more than a million dollars to move and buy another property.
An old Christmas Tree Shops location in Massachusetts will be turned into a "Spirit Christmas" store.
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
Chef Delphin Gomes joins host Rachel Holt in the test kitchen to show off his latest creations and the art of merging design with chocolate.
Drake Maye remains in concussion protocol, but Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo hasn't ruled the quarterback out for this weekend's game against the Titans.
Jim Montgomery is seemingly coaching for his job as the Bruins' struggles continued in a blowout loss to the Hurricanes.
Jack Roslovic and Andrei Svechnikov each scored twice and the Carolina Hurricanes returned home for the first time in more than two weeks to rout the Boston Bruins 8-2 on Thursday night.
New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye appears to be progressing through concussion protocol and could be in line for a Sunday return.
The Dodgers returned to Los Angeles early Thursday morning as World Series champs. They got an assist from the New England Patriots.
The Lizzie Borden House in Fall River has landed on USA Today's Top 10 list of the best haunted hotels.
New York City is officially legalizing jaywalking. Is it time for Boston to do the same?
Boston is looking to give new life to the historic bear dens in Franklin Park.
The massive comet that's starting to become visible in the night sky won't stick around for too long.
The northern lights have been very active in 2024. An expert explains why it could continue for months to come.
