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Paul Pierce Has Sprained MCL, Will Play In Game 6
Celtics captain Paul Pierce has an MCL sprain in his knee, but will play for Boston Thursday night when they host the Atlanta Hawks in Game 6 of their first-round playoff series.
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Celtics captain Paul Pierce has an MCL sprain in his knee, but will play for Boston Thursday night when they host the Atlanta Hawks in Game 6 of their first-round playoff series.
The Boston Globe's Gary Washburn joined 98.5 The Sports Hub's Toucher and Rich Thursday morning to preview the Celtics-Hawks Game 6 matchup at the Garden.
Atlanta Hawks co-owner Michael Gearon Jr. believes his team is trailing 3-2 in their series with the Celtics because they're not getting any calls from the officials.
The Celtics are looking to put Tuesday night's loss in the past, and finish off the Atlanta Hawks on their home court.
Felger and Gasper were joined by Gary Tanguay of Comcast SportsNet to talk some Boston Celtics playoffs and the recent report of Josh Beckett golfing on his off day after being scratched from a start.
Following a tough Game 5 loss in Atlanta the guys led off today's show discussing Rajon Rondo's inconsistent play.
SI's Chris Mannix joined Toucher & Rich Wednesday morning to talk about a lost opportunity by the Celtics in Game 5, and what it will take in Game 6 to close out the Atlanta Hawks.
The Celtics failed to close out their first round series against the Hawks on Tuesday night in Atlanta. Comcast SportsNet's Gary Tanguay joined 98.5 The Sports Hub's Toucher & Rich to discuss how banged up this Celtics team really is, Al Horford and Rajon Rondo.
The Celtics couldn't shake the pesky Hawks in Tuesday night's 87-86 Game 5 loss in Atlanta, with some poor execution doing them in at the end.
Al Horford scored 19 points in his first start since January, and the Atlanta Hawks held on for an 87-86 victory over the Boston Celtics in a thrilling Game 5 of the Eastern Conference playoffs Tuesday night.
Boston's Big Three still has some life in those old bones.
The Celtics can clinch their series against the Hawks, securing some much-needed rest, with a win in Atlanta Tuesday night.
Felger and Chris Gasper opened the day talking about the Boston Celtics and this years playoff run.
Following the Celts annihilation of the Hawks in Game 4, Gresh & Zo discussed the C's resurgence after their early season struggles and why no team in the NBA wants to match-up with them as the playoffs continue to unfold. Listen in!
The Celtics new lead 3-1 in their series with the Hawks after a 101-79 win on Sunday. Adolfo was outside the Garden after the win to talk to some fans who were at the game. The guy that Adolfo ran into was really jacked up.
Celtics captain Paul Pierce didn't let a sore knee slow him down in Boston's 101-79 Game 4 victory over the Hawks, scoring a team-high 24-points in under 17 minutes of play.
The Celtics took a 3-1 series lead over the Hawks with a dominant showing in Game 4.
The Celtics look to take a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven series
Cetlics guard Ray Allen made his long-awaited return Friday night, and did anything than ease his way back into the lineup.
Rajon Rondo had a triple-double with 17 points, 14 rebounds and 12 assists to lead the Celtics to a 90-84 overtime victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night and give Boston a 2-1 lead in the first-round playoff series.
While the Boston Celtics have yet to determine Ray Allen's status for Friday night's Game 3, it appears the Atlanta Hawks will be without on of their key contributors.
Felger and Sean McAdam were joined by Donny Marshall of Comcast SportsNet to talk some Boston Celtics, Mazz' injury, and tonight's Game Three between the Celtics and Atlanta Hawks. Does Rondo have anything to prove tonight?
Rajon Rondo said he has nothing to prove in Game 3, but he can silence his critics by taking over the rest of the series against the Hawks.
After having to sit and watch Game 2 on TV, Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo is ready to return for Friday's Game 3 in Boston against the Atlanta Hawks.
After capturing Game 2 against the Hawks Tuesday night, the Celtics might catch a break when it comes to Game 3.
Freddie Freeman hit a grand slam in the eighth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Boston Red Sox 4-1 on Friday night.
AJ Dybantsa is the top recruit in college basketball for 2025, and the Brockton native has some big dreams for the future.
The Republican National Convention is over and voters are now looking to Chicago, where Democrats are preparing to nominate their presidential candidate. But who will it be?
Cybersecurity experts suggest Friday's Microsoft outage could be the biggest tech outage in history. Does the world rely on these programs too much?
This TikTok-viral Taylor Swift impersonator is capturing the hearts of young fans at Canobie Lake Park, New Hampshire.
Frustrated passengers later faced long delays and cancellations, as some waited for hours for answers.
Mass General Brigham said the "major worldwide software outage has affected many of our systems."
Banks, airlines, broadcasters and health systems in countries around the world reported widespread outages Friday in relation to Microsoft's 365 apps.
The Republican National Convention is over and voters are now looking to Chicago, where Democrats are preparing to nominate their presidential candidate. But who will it be?
Netflix is making a documentary about the Karen Read case and the death of Boston police officer John O'Keefe.
Caring for someone with dementia can be incredibly stressful and a new study finds that stress can cause damage on a cellular level, which can lead to mental and physical health problems.
A new study out of the U.K. says so-called "night owls" may have better brain function.
Dr. Mallika Marshall answers a viewer question about why eating can make you sleepy.
Massachusetts health officials said a person from Worcester County has been diagnosed with the first confirmed case of measles in the state since 2020.
Researchers are developing a new experimental nasal spray that may help treat patients with dementia.
After the I-Team went to Blupoint Healthcare's Newton offices, workers got their paychecks. Days later, their banks said the checks were no good.
Blupoint Healthcare employees say their paychecks finally cleared at the bank.
An 84-year-old Navy veteran paid a shop thousands of dollars for a headstone. Two years later he still had nothing, until he reached out to WBZ's Call For Action.
Just days after the judge in the Karen Read case announced a mistrial, lawyers for the Mansfield woman are now looking to dismiss two of the charges against her.
The I-Team's Call for Action helped an Ipswich woman who spent years trying to get to the bottom of a mistake that was affecting her credit score.
For undecided voters, Jon Keller said Trump's RNC speech disrupted, at least temporarily, the negative impressions that fuel his unpopularity.
Jon Keller says Donald Trump chose not to unite the nation by selecting Ohio Senator JD Vance as his running mate.
Jon Keller takes a look at the short-term political implications of the Trump assassination attempt.
Longtime Everett Mayor Carlo DeMaria says a proposed soccer stadium is a key part of the solution to dwindling commercial revenues.
While the race for the White House has been mostly focused on President Biden and his widely-panned debate performance, his challenger Donald Trump is now breaking his post-debate silence.
Yankee Candle is laying off about 100 workers in Massachusetts amid a decline in the fragrance business.
Stop & Shop says it will be closing 32 stores this year and eight of them are in Massachusetts.
Thanks in part to an anonymous $5.2 million donation, the West Newton Cinema is likely to be saved from being demolished.
Bob's Stores, a discount clothing retailer with locations in Massachusetts and Connecticut, is going out of business.
Two New England pizza places were named among the best in the country by The New York Times.
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.
Freddie Freeman hit a grand slam in the eighth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Boston Red Sox 4-1 on Friday night.
AJ Dybantsa is the top recruit in college basketball for 2025, and the Brockton native has some big dreams for the future.
Is a starter and a bat at the deadline too much to ask for? How about winning a playoff series? It's OK to get a bit greedy with your expectations for the 2024 Red Sox.
While the veteran players on the Patriots roster don't have to report to training camp until next week, the rookies are checking in for work on Friday. And there will be a lot of them reporting for duty in Foxboro.
If the NBA champion Boston Celtics want to consider themselves "World Champions," they apparently have to go through the Euroleague champs.
New photos show an endangered North Atlantic right whale that's named after Fenway Park alongside her calf.
A Massachusetts woman got a big surprise when she was checking her lottery tickets.
Dr. Jennifer LaFemina saved a Little League umpire's life while at her son's baseball game in Massachusetts.
The 93-mile Lamoille Valley Rail Trail is now open in Vermont.
For the second time this year, a flamingo has been spotted on Cape Cod.