An Emotional Isaiah Thomas Scores 33 In Celtics' Game 1 Loss To Bulls
Isaiah Thomas took the floor with a heavy heard on Sunday.
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Isaiah Thomas took the floor with a heavy heard on Sunday.
During an emotional night at TD Garden, the Chicago Bulls came into Boston and took the opening game of their playoff series.
Celtics point guard Isaiah Thomas got the start Sunday in the team's playoff opener a day after his sister was killed in a car crash in Washington state.
The Boston Celtics may be the top seed in the Eastern Conference but that doesn't mean they are immune from an upset in the first round against the eighth-seeded Chicago Bulls.
Which Celtics will lend a hand to Isaiah Thomas on offense, and can Jae Crowder keep Jimmy Butler in check? Those are just a few of the things we'll be watching for when the C's and Bulls tip off their first-round series.
Nothing will be easy this postseason, but the Celtics are good enough to make a significant run.
"I want to see consistent effort and constant respect."
As the No. 1 seed in the East, the expectations are very real for the Boston Celtics. They know this, and are ready to live up to them.
The Celtics and Bulls split their regular season series 2-2, with both teams holding serve on their home court.
Boston Celtics President Rich Gotham joined 98.5 The Sports Hub's The Adam Jones Show on Tuesday night to discuss his thoughts on the team's progression this season.
The Celtics' chances of clinching the top seed in the Eastern Conference are looking pretty good.
With plenty of variables still to play out, Brian Robb takes a closer look at the Eastern Conference playoff pictures with just two days remaining in the regular season.
Brian Robb takes a closer look at all the potential playoff scenarios in play for the Celtics with three days left in the regular season.
The Celtics are really making life difficult for themselves in the final week of the regular season.
The Celtics are currently above everyone else in the Eastern Conference, but the team doesn't really seem all that interested in their place in the standings.
It's going to be tough for Isaiah Thomas to average 30 points a night in the playoffs, so Mike Gorman said the team's success will come down to how IT's supporting cast plays.
While first place is nice and all, it's not really what the Celtics are shooting for this season.
Danny Ainge said the success and failure of this season will be based on playoff wins, but what is a reasonable expectation for the Celtics in the playoffs?
As the Celtics enjoyed their off night on Tuesday, the team clinched a spot in the NBA playoffs.
With just 15 games remaining in the regular season, the Celtics find themselves in a great position to claim one of the top two spots in the Eastern Conference. Anything else should be considered a major disappointment.
Will the Celtics make it to the Eastern Conference Finals? How many games will Andrew Benintendi start for the Red Sox? These are just a pair of the hot topics Adam Jones tackled in an Over/Under Tuesday for "Game Of Jones."
Two years of retirement apparently hasn't dampened the taste for more postseason action for Ray Allen.
Even when he's trying to praise a teammate, LeBron comes off as a bit of a jerk.
Has LeBron passed Larry Bird as the greatest small forward of all time?
The Cleveland Browns need to take a deep breath and realize that they haven't won anything.
The Boston Celtics teamed up with the Make-a-Wish Foundation to give five kids VIP treatment and access to the game against the Clippers Monday night.
Jayson Tatum scored 20 points and the Boston Celtics made 22 3-pointers in a 126-94 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night.
A tug vehicle towing an empty JetBlue plane struck a Cape Air plane at Logan Airport, according to Massport.
One of the strongest storms we have seen here in quite a while will bring a wintry mix to the region.
Striking teachers are going without pay, as school committee members say it's illegal to pay an employee who is on strike.
One of the strongest storms we have seen here in quite a while will bring a wintry mix to the region.
Striking teachers are going without pay, as school committee members say it's illegal to pay an employee who is on strike.
A tug vehicle towing an empty JetBlue plane struck a Cape Air plane at Logan Airport, according to Massport.
Staffing issues at the Pepperell Fire Department came to a head Sunday night, when the fire station was completely empty after 5 p.m.
American Airlines and Frontier Airlines planes clipped wings at Logan Airport in Boston Monday.
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
Cheese processed at plant in Lena, Illinois, may be tainted by bacteria that can cause serious and fatal infections.
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.
Detective Lieutenant Brian Tully was disciplined for failing to supervise investigators who sent inappropriate text messages during Karen Read's investigation.
WBZ-TV's I-Team has uncovered a third attempted land grab by thieves in Massachusetts, this time in West Yarmouth.
Pink cocaine has reportedly made its way to the Boston area, federal investigators told WBZ-TV's I-Team.
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.
Now that Question 2 has passed, removing MCAS as a graduation requirement in Massachusetts schools, what are the standards for high school graduation?
Massachusetts voters approved ballot questions on the auditor's authority and the MCAS, but lawmakers may still tinker with them.
Donald Trump won 75 cities and towns in Massachusetts in the 2024 election. Eleven of them voted Democrat four years ago.
If you were looking for surprises, the 2024 election likely wasn't for you.
John Deaton said he believes Sen. Elizabeth Warren is creating divisiveness in the state
The CEO of TJ Maxx says President-elect Trump's tariffs plan could be good for business.
The maker of Bell's Seasoning says its stuffing won't be in stores for Thanksgiving this year.
The Museum of Ice Cream will open its doors this December in Boston's Seaport neighborhood.
It appears Tree House Brewing Company has big plans to expand in Boston, according to filings with the city.
Here's where to find Veterans Day 2024 free food offers and discounts at restaurants in Massachusetts.
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.
Jayson Tatum scored 20 points and the Boston Celtics made 22 3-pointers in a 126-94 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night.
New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers has been removed from the Commissioner Exempt List, the NFL announced Monday.
While the Patriots are away on their bye week, Gillette Stadium will host eight Massachusetts High School Super Bowls.
Kristaps Porzingis is returning to the court for the Boston Celtics.
Jerod Mayo said his team took Sunday's "butt-kicking" at the hands of the Dolphins personally, and dismissed a report that players were laughing in the locker room after the defeat.
Researchers spotted a right whale in Cape Cod Bay exhibiting behavior that is typically seen later in the season.
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.