Celtics fans confident ahead of NBA Finals "this is our year"
A confident Celtics Nation is making their predictions ahead of Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks.
A confident Celtics Nation is making their predictions ahead of Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks.
WBZ-TV's Tiffany Chan spoke with some optimistic Celtics fans ahead of Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
Jayson Tatum had some fun with being called the "most scrutinized" player in the NBA at media day for the NBA Finals. Tatum just blocks out the noise and focuses on the task at hand -- but his family and friends certainly hear all the nonsense surrounding the Celtics superstar.
The Celtics and the Mavericks should treat us to quite the battle in the NBA Finals, with a lot of star power.
Fans are excited about how the city and TD Garden are working together to make sure gameday excitement is within reach for as many people as possible.
WBZ-TV's Courtney Cole spoke with Celtics fans getting excited for the NBA Finals to begin.
Boston's Canal Street will be closed to vehicle traffic and serve as a fan zone for the first four games, and the away games will be broadcast live inside the Garden.
Kristaps Porzingis said the plan is for him to be in the Celtics lineup for Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday night, but added that nothing is final two days out. He also spoke of his excitement to be in the NBA Finals for the first time in his career.
Levan Reid learned to make handmade sweets at Kane's Donuts in Saugus, Massachusetts.
Kids from the Boston area got to shoot some hoops and take part in some drills run by the Jr. Celtics Academy. WBZ-TV's Steve Burton reports.
Neither party looks back fondly at Kryie Irving's time with the Celtics, but the talented guard seems like a new person in Dallas. Has Kyrie changed, and how is he going to react when Boston fan get on his during the Celtics-Mavericks NBA Finals? The Eagle Tribune's Bill Burt joined Steve Burton on Sports Final to discuss the "new" Kyrie Irving.
The Celtics and the Mavericks will finally tip off the NBA Finals on Thursday night in Boston. Will the Celtics be able to keep Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving in check? Who on the Mavs will guard Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown? And who could step up big for the Celtics with a championship on the line? Steve Burton and Cedric Maxwell break it all down!
ESPN was really pushing the narrative that Celtics stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown don't like each other. Boston head coach Joe Mazzulla fired back on Friday in a very colorful fashion, accusing the media of pushing that narrative to stay relevant.
Bird played college basketball in Terre Haute at Indiana State University, leading the Sycamores to the 1979 NCAA Championship game, where they fell to the Magic Johnson-led Michigan State Spartans.
Kyrie Irving will take on his former team as the Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics play in the NBA Finals.
Kyrie Irving returning to Boston. It's one of many storylines in these NBA Finals.
If you're hoping to see the Celtics play in the NBA Finals at TD Garden, it will not be cheap.
Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla held a press conference ahead of the NBA Finals.
The Celtics are starving for a championship, and so are Boston basketball fans.
The Celtics completed their sweep of the Pacers and are back in the NBA Finals for the second time in the last three years. Will Boston get it done this year? Dan Roche and Cedric Maxwell discuss.
The Boston Celtics had a grand old time on the court in Indiana on Monday night after completing a sweep of the Pacers and punching their ticket to the NBA Finals.
Celtics legend Bill Walton died following a battle with cancer.
One year after his game-winning putback against the Miami Heat, Derrick White hit another game-winner for the Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals.
The Celtics are back in the NBA Finals after sweeping the Indiana Pacers out of the Eastern Conference Finals. Dan Roche caught up with team owners Wyc Grousbeck and Steve Pagliuca after Game 4 in Indiana.
WBZ-TV's Dan Roche spoke with actor Donnie Wahlberg after the Celtics swept the Pacers in Indianapolis to advance to the NBA Finals.
Facing personal challenges and giving to others makes Boston College's Ismael Zamor this week's BZ's MVP.
Two people were seriously hurt and rushed to hospitals, after a dramatic boat crash in Hingham Bay, Hingham, first responders said.
Masataka Yoshida homered and had four RBIs and the Boston Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 12-10 on Friday night.
The Biden administration announced in April a new rule that expands Title IX's protections to LGBTQ students.
A man in his 80s from Worcester County is the first person in Massachusetts diagnosed with EEE since 2020.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has announced a plan to save five Steward hospitals from closure.
A man in his 80s from Worcester County is the first person in Massachusetts diagnosed with EEE since 2020.
Two people were seriously hurt and rushed to hospitals, after a dramatic boat crash in Hingham Bay, Hingham, first responders said.
A man charged with stabbing his father to death in Plymouth, Massachusetts told police he "snapped," prosecutors said Friday.
After a baby boy died when he was left in a hot car in Massachusetts this week, experts are offering advice to parents and pet owners on how to prevent similar tragedies.
A man in his 80s from Worcester County is the first person in Massachusetts diagnosed with EEE since 2020.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has announced a plan to save five Steward hospitals from closure.
UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center in Worcester is celebrating 50 years of saving young lives.
Doctors at Shriners Children's Boston are warning parents about a candied fruit trend on TikTok that can cause serious burns, especially in children.
Scientists at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston have found that a common, painful rash could be linked to symptoms of dementia.
Could you spot a deepfake video? A WBZ-TV I-Team survey found more than half of those who took the test failed.
Inmates at a prison in Massachusetts claim the Department of Correction retaliated against them for speaking out earlier this year about a lack of programs there.
David Almond was living with autism and doing well when the state returned him to his abusive parent. Within months, the 14-year-old was dead.
Nurses told the I-Team they had no idea cameras were being mounted in operating rooms until after they were installed in early June.
An advocacy group wants immediate changes at a state hospital for mental patients accused of crimes in Massachusetts.
A new report says Massachusetts is the best state to live in. But experts say you should really take a closer look before celebrating.
Both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are expected to provide details of their economic policies this week.
A political expert is using a different way to find out what are people saying about former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris ahead of November's election.
Even with a heavily Democratic legislature, Massachusetts's leaders have trouble finding common ground. WBZ-TV's Jon Keller talks with Doug Howgate, president of the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation.
Donald Trump's comments about Kamala Harris' race reminded Jon Keller of Trump's infamous comments insulting war hero Sen. John McCain.
Some New England orchards made Yelp's list of the best U.S. apple picking spots.
Multiple Big Lots stores in Massachusetts and another in New Hampshire are set to close, according to the retailer's website.
Massachusetts is getting ready to hold its 2024 tax free weekend. Here's what to know about the sales tax holiday.
It was a scary Monday for those who watch stocks closely and those who have retirement funds tied up in 401k accounts.
The Great Scott rock club is making a comeback after closing during the COVID pandemic.
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.
Facing personal challenges and giving to others makes Boston College's Ismael Zamor this week's BZ's MVP.
Masataka Yoshida homered and had four RBIs and the Boston Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 12-10 on Friday night.
Now that he's healthy again, Raekwon McMillan is making a strong case to earn an important role on the New England defense.
Triston Casas is expected to make his long-awaited return to the Red Sox lineup Friday night as the team continues its four-game series against the Orioles in Baltimore.
The Red Sox are turning to a familiar face for some help in their rotation, reportedly bringing back veteran Rich Hill for his eighth stint with the organization.
Matt Damon and Casey Affleck are part of a heist gone wrong in a new Dunkin' ad to promote "The Instigators."
Two orphaned cougars have found a new home at the Stone Zoo in Massachusetts.
A young whale's presence in Boston Harbor could delay ferries in the area.
A one-in-30-million orange lobster in Maine is a little less rare now after giving birth.
Bears that are no longer afraid of humans are trailing New Hampshire campers in search of food.