Tatum scores 40, Celtics beat Lakers 111-101
Jayson Tatum had 40 points, 12 rebounds, and eight assists, and the Boston Celtics held off a late rally to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 111-101 on Saturday night.
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Jayson Tatum had 40 points, 12 rebounds, and eight assists, and the Boston Celtics held off a late rally to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 111-101 on Saturday night.
Former Celtics NBA Finals MVP and current radio analyst Cedric Maxwell reacts after the Celtics won the 2024 NBA title, breaking down the performances of Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and company. He also has a special message for the Lakers, whom the Celtics passed for the most titles in NBA history.
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James now sits in sole possession of the NBA's all-time scoring record, which was set over 30 years ago.
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Jaylen Brown scored four of his 40 points in the final minute, and the Boston Celtics blew most of a 27-point lead in the fourth quarter before holding on for their fifth straight victory.
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Kemba Walker usually thrives with the ball in his hand and a chance to win the game. But on Saturday night, nothing wanted to fall for the point guard, and it cost the Celtics in the team's biggest game of the season.
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Karen Read's high-profile second trial got underway Tuesday in Dedham with the start of jury selection.
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Bostonians are feeling grateful for the extra hour of daylight and a psychologist said it has added benefits.
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British Airways has restored a $7,300 travel credit for a Massachusetts family after they had to cancel a trip because of a medical emergency.
Gov. Maura Healey is moving to close a state-run hospital in Canton that is home to dozens of kids with special needs.
The CBS data team found near midair collisions are on the rise in the U.S.
Rep. Seth Moulton is calling on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to resign over a scandal involving messaging in a non-secure of sensitive information about a pending military action.
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Rep. Lori Trahan said her constituents are concerned about service cuts and freezes instituted by the Trump administration.
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Rep. Bill Keating stood up for a transgender colleague but WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller said the fight may not be wise for Democrats.
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Seniors at Bentley College in Waltham say finding a job when they graduate is a tough proposition, especially with unemployment rising.
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