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Celtics will face Pacers in Eastern Conference Finals
While many had hoped for a Boston-New York showdown, it will be the Celtics and the Pacers battling for a spot in the NBA Finals.
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While many had hoped for a Boston-New York showdown, it will be the Celtics and the Pacers battling for a spot in the NBA Finals.
The Celtics had a chance to make NBA history and return to the NBA Finals, but instead got blown out by the Heat in Game 7 at TD Garden. Steve Burton and Dan Roche break down the disappointing end to Boston's season.
The Celtics can become the first team in NBA history to come back from a 3-0 series deficit with a Game 7 win on Monday, but will the Miami Heat spoil Boston's comeback bid? Dan Roche of WBZ-TV and Jim Berry of CBS Miami preview the winner-takes-all tilt at TD Garden.
WBZ.com's Michael Hurley breaks down the Celtics' Game 5 win over the Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals, and discusses whether or not the pressure is now on Miami heading into Saturday night's Game 6.
Marcus Smart discusses the keys to Boston's Game 4 win and the mentality the team has going forward against the Heat.
WBZ-TV's Dan Roche catches up with Celtics radio analyst Cedric Maxwell to discuss Boston's Game 4 win in Miami, and if the C's have unlocked a way to complete a 3-0 comeback.
Jeff Nelson has been a scout in the NBA for decades, and joins Dan Roche to break down the upcoming Celtics-Heat Eastern Conference Finals. Nelson says the Mazzulla vs. Spoelstra coaching matchup is being overrated, and it will come down to the players. When it comes to talent, the Celtics own a big edge over the Heat.
Dan Roche caught up with Celtics guard Marcus Smart after Boston's Game 5 victory in Miami to discuss the team's win, the performance of Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum, and the atmosphere he expects at TD Garden for Friday night's Game 6.
Jayson Tatum chats about the stinger he suffered late in Game 3 -- and his overall rough night in Boston's loss to the Miami Heat.
Marcus Smart did a lot of everything for the Celtics, who evened the Eastern Conference Finals at 1-1 with a huge win over the Miami Heat in Game 2.
Cedric Maxwell chats with Dan Roche about the keys to the Celtics getting a victory in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals in Miami.
The Celtics were completely dominated by the Miami Heat in the third quarter of Game 1, costing them a chance at stealing a win. Dan Roche and Cedric Maxwell discuss what went wrong for Boston, and what the Celtics need to do in order to bounce back in Game 2.
Celtics head coach Ime Udoka discussed the status of Al Horford going forward after the forward was placed in NBA Health & Safety Protocol ahead of Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Miami Heat.
The Celtics showed they weren't ready to go home on Friday night, and thanks to a dominant second half of Game 5, they'll get a shot to prove even more on Sunday night.
Bam Adebayo is good to go for the Heat as Miami looks to close out the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals on Friday night.
Wednesday night's Game 4 is a gigantic one for both the Celtics and the Heat. Unfortunately, both fanbases have reason to be concerned about tonight's officiating crew.
A new report details a lot more of what was taking place behind closed doors, when Marcus Smart and Jaylen Brown reportedly had a heated altercation.
The NBA announced the remaining schedule for the Eastern Conference finals between the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat.
The keys to a Celtics beating the Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals.
When it comes to who will win, well, we can't predict that. But we can catalog what's happened thus far this postseason to try to paint a clear picture of what to expect.
Coming off their Game 6 win in Monday night in Columbus to wrap up a series victory, the Bruins will get some rest, but not a whole lot of it, before welcoming the Carolina Hurricanes for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.
So, to try to strike a balance between that positive vibe that folks are feeling in Boston and in Raleigh, here's a look at some reasons to feel great about the Bruins in their upcoming series against the Carolina Hurricanes, and here's also a look at some reasons to feel a bit worried for the Bruins.
The Celtics did not play their best in the decisive Game 7 against Cleveland. Not even close. They scored 79 points.
A magical run for the Boston Celtics has come to an end.
Jayson Tatum was on fire to start Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals, which had a fellow rookie passing along some praise.
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?
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A $58 billion budget deal includes free community college and allowing the Massachusetts Lottery to move online.
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Mass General Brigham said the "major worldwide software outage has affected many of our systems."
A global Microsoft outage is affecting RMV services and car inspections in Massachusetts.
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?
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.
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.
Brad Stevens reacted to two of the biggest storylines surrounding the Boston Celtics this offseason.
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.