Celtics @ 7: The Good And Bad News Heading Into The Playoffs
The Celtics are just a game back of the top-seed in the East with three games to play in the regular season, starting Saturday night in Charlotte.
The Celtics are just a game back of the top-seed in the East with three games to play in the regular season, starting Saturday night in Charlotte.
Despite Russell Westbrook's stellar stat sheet, the Thunder won't win the NBA Finals, which is the ultimate goal.
The Celtics lost their second game in as many days, falling to Atlanta on Thursday night.
The Celtics are in the midst of a tight playoff race at the top of the Eastern Conference, but there is one other battle ensuing at the bottom of the NBA standings that Boston fans need to be keeping an eye on in the coming days.
LeBron James and the Cavaliers made sure there was no confusion about the pecking order in the East with a blowout win over the Celtics in Boston.
In a battle for the top seed in the Eastern Conference, the Celtics were never close and Cleveland cruised to a 114-91 win.
The Celtics have a chance to take a major step towards earning the top seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs for the first time since the 2007-2008 season on Wednesday night.
It's a big game Wednesday night at the Garden. Unless you're LeBron James.
Could Jonas Jerebko be getting a call from the Orlando Magic this offseason?
Jae Crowder didn't rule out playing Wednesday night when the Celtics hosts the Cleveland Cavaliers, but it's looking unlikely after the Boston forward missed practice on Tuesday.
The rapid progression of the team's rebuilding effort has impressed people all around the NBA, but it has also changed the mindset of the C's as they grind towards the end of the regular season.
Ainge talked about the Celtics' loss to the Bucks on Wednesday and the expectations for the Cavs in the playoffs.
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.
"The Dancing Bear" has arrived in Maine.
Celtics guard Marcus Smart always seems to make a big play when it matters most.
After all of the drama surrounding the University of Massachusetts men's basketball team's search for its newest head coach, the program is returning its attention to a member of the Boston Celtics staff.
Something didn't sit well with Celtics head coach Brad Stevens during Monday's win over the Wizards, and he wants to see his team do a much better job taking care of the basketball with the postseason just around the corner.
Boston's growth in the team's biggest area of weakness is a promising sign as the team enters the stretch run of the regular season.
The Celtics and Wizards wrapped up their regular season series on Monday night, and it's hard not to look ahead and hope for a potential postseason matchup between the two.
The tight-knit group does not include Ray Allen, an invaluable member of that championship squad
The stage is set for arguably the biggest game remaining on the Celtics' calendar.
The development comes as another blow to a disappointing buyout market for the Celtics, who also missed out on other potential targets in the past few weeks.
Jaylen Brown's hot streak from beyond the arc has caught the eye of both his teammates and the head coach.
The Celtics hit the road for a quick two-game trip against some of the NBA's worst teams without their leading scorer.
Guerschon Yabusele is back stateside after a successful season in China, and is ready to show that he should be on the Celtics roster next season.
Virginia wide receiver Malachi Fields threw a pass that set up a field goal, then caught the go-ahead touchdown as the Cavaliers rallied and beat Boston College 24-14 on Saturday.
A new pumpkin champion was named at the Topsfield Fair Friday, with a Massachusetts pumpkin taking home the top prize.
Instead of brooms, a group of witches on Cape Cod carry paddles and use their power for good, raising money for organizations across Massachusetts.
This week's BZ MVP of the Week is a Stonehill College football player who is known for always helping others and has been nationally recognized for his community service.
The American Dream is in jeopardy for a recent college graduate from Ukraine.
A Plymouth man says that fraudsters tried to steal his home out from under him, just one week after WBZ's I-Team reported on a similar scam in Concord.
Instead of brooms, a group of witches on Cape Cod carry paddles and use their power for good, raising money for organizations across Massachusetts.
A new pumpkin champion was named at the Topsfield Fair Friday, with a Massachusetts pumpkin taking home the top prize.
There's a chance the northern lights could make an appearance over Massachusetts tonight, according to the aurora forecast.
A bachelorette party from Massachusetts got the opportunity to thank the man who saved their lives in North Carolina.
New research shows that how you brew your coffee might have an impact on your weight.
Fewer kindergarten children are getting their routine vaccines nationally and the number has also dropped here in Massachusetts.
New research shows a continuous decline in the number of breast cancer deaths, but more young women are being diagnosed each year.
Dr. Mallika Marshall says she's been seeing a lot of patients with respiratory infections that aren't COVID.
A viewer asks Dr. Mallika Marshall about how to treat shaving cuts.
A Plymouth man says that fraudsters tried to steal his home out from under him, just one week after WBZ's I-Team reported on a similar scam in Concord.
In the wake of Enrique Delgado-Garcia's death following a boxing training exercise with the Massachusetts State Police, the I-Team uncovered a similar case decades ago where a recruit died after excessive police training.
Relief may be on the way for hundreds of drivers in Massachusetts, who lost their commercial driver's licenses due to violations from decades ago.
Valuable land in Concord, Massachusetts was stolen from a couple. Now a home is being built there against their wishes.
Enrique Delgado-Garcia died after he was injured during a boxing exercise at the Massachusetts State Police Academy.
Tim Walz and JD Vance kept things mostly civil during the Vice Presidential Debate Tuesday, until the Ohio senator was pressed on the GOP ticket's debunked denials of the 2020 election outcome.
For a campaign season that has been one of the nastiest in memory, the vice presidential debate was remarkably civil, writes Jon Keller.
Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren and her Republican challenger John Deaton will debate October 15 at WBZ-TV. Moderator Jon Keller wants your questions.
Researcher Diane Hessan is looking at voter reactions to the debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.
New polling shows Vice President Kamala Harris has opened up a big lead over former President Donald Trump with a key voting group -- women.
Parlee Farms in Tyngsboro made Newsweek's list of the best apple picking spots in the United States.
Toy and game maker Hasbro is looking at moving its headquarters from Rhode Island to downtown Boston, according to a new report.
Nearly 900 hotel workers at four Boston hotels went on strike Sunday morning.
The Market Basket owner is thanking employees with surprise bonuses, 10 years after unprecedented protests and walkouts.
Dunkin's fall menu includes a $6 meal deal and a coffee milk beverage inspired by the state of Rhode Island.
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.
Virginia wide receiver Malachi Fields threw a pass that set up a field goal, then caught the go-ahead touchdown as the Cavaliers rallied and beat Boston College 24-14 on Saturday.
This week's BZ MVP of the Week is a Stonehill College football player who is known for always helping others and has been nationally recognized for his community service.
The Patriots have a packed injury report for their Week 5 clash with the Miami Dolphins, but there are a few positives on the list.
The defending champion Boston Celtics picked up where they left off, tipping off their preseason with a 107-103 win over the Denver Nuggets in Abu Dhabi on Friday.
Hunter Henry is the next man up for the Patriots, taking over as a team captain with David Andrews set to head to IR.
A treasure hunt that spanned much of the northeast before being narrowed to Massachusetts has turned up gold.
The giant flying Joro spider was nowhere to be found in Boston on Thursday.
A Joro spider has made it to Massachusetts. The giant, venomous arachnid was spotted in Boston's Beacon Hill neighborhood.
Southern yellowjackets, considered a more aggressive species, have been observed in Massachusetts.
A case deciding who gets to keep the ring when an engagement breaks down is being argued before the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court.