Celtics Struggle Closing Out Quarters Against Heat
The Celtics say their biggest problem in their series against the Miami Heat has been their inability to close out quarters.
The Celtics say their biggest problem in their series against the Miami Heat has been their inability to close out quarters.
Celtics forward Paul Pierce suffered a strained left Achilles in the first quarter of Tuesday night's 102-91 loss, but should be okay by Saturday's Game 3 in Boston.
The Celtics have lost four Game 1's in the last four years, following each of them up with a Game 2 victory.
Boston center Shaquille O'Neal is listed as doubtful for Tuesday's Game 2 of the Celtics' Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Miami Heat.
Paul Pierce knows he'll have to behave better if the Celtics are going to avoid getting into a quick two-game hole in their Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Heat.
The Miami Heat will break from tradition and not have anyone brought in to sing the national anthem before Game 2 of their Eastern Conference playoff series with the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night.
Celtics forward Paul Pierce will not be suspensed for his actions in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Miami Heat, WBZ-TV has confirmed.
Paul Pierce was ejected from the Celtics-Heat Game 1 with seven minutes remaining in the fourth quarter after picking up his second technical foul in what officials are calling "a verbal taunt."
Tom Thibodeau waited about two decades to become an NBA head coach. It didn't take him long to be recognized as one of the best once he got the chance.
When the Celtics and Heat opened up the NBA season back on October 26, nearly everyone had a feeling the two would meet up again when spring came around.
The much anticipated Boston Celtics-Miami Heat playoff series begins Sunday in Miami. Here is how the WBZ Sports Team sees the series going down.
The Boston Celtics knew after opening the season with a win against the new-look Heat, the road to the franchise's 18th banner would likely have to go through the Miami.
The schedule for the Celtics-Heat Eastern Conference Semifinal Playoff series.
The Boston Celtics got another day off on Tuesday as they waited to learn who their second-round playoff opponent will be.
The Celtics clinched the three-seed in the Eastern Conference and will play the New York Knicks in the first round of the NBA Playoffs.
Derrick Rose scored 30 points and the Chicago Bulls closed in on the top seed in the Eastern Conference by beating the Boston Celtics 97-81 on Thursday.
The Boston Celtics are hoping to stay healthy, but would also like to make a late season push for the top spot in the Eastern Conference.
Police say a former NBA referee is charged with attacking Hall of Famer and Atlanta Hawks television analyst Dominique Wilkins in a dispute over a clothing bill.
With the postseason looming and a recent slide in the standings, Celtics head coach Doc Rivers is not concerned about his team's recent struggles.
Celtics captain Paul Pierce is raffling off his luxury suite for the Celtics regular season finale against the New York Knicks to benefit his "Truth On Health Campaign."
Tickets for the Boston Celtics first two home games in the playoffs will go on sale Thursday morning.
Celtics center Shaquille O'Neal is in a boot after receiving a cortisone shot on Tuesday, but still eyes an April 1st return, ESPNBoston.com is reporting.
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The Boston Celtics welcome the Memphis Grizzlies to town Wednesday night, along with an old friend.
The Celtics and Knicks will meet for the first time since New York acquired forward Carmelo Anthony on Monday night in New York.
Halloween is just weeks away which means that Salem is overflowing with tourists during peak season. The city is getting busier by the day with gridlock traffic in and out of the city.
David Pastrnak scored 3:07 into overtime, and the Boston Bruins beat the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 on Saturday.
The MSPCA will send veterinarians to North Carolina to help animals impacted by Hurricane Helene.
William Johnson is an analyst for the New England Revolution and a competitive power soccer player. He's WBZ's MVP of the week.
A woman says she was removed from a Delta flight to Boston after telling the crew she has a serious allergy.
Here's how to watch the comet that will be visible to the naked eye for the next few nights.
A 21-year-old East Bridgewater man was arraigned on child pornography charges after a lengthy investigation by a vigilante motorcycle group.
Suni Williams, a Needham native, is one of two NASA astronauts stuck in space.
Halloween is just weeks away which means that Salem is overflowing with tourists during peak season. The city is getting busier by the day with gridlock traffic in and out of the city.
A woman says she was removed from a Delta flight to Boston after telling the crew she has a serious allergy.
In this week's At the Clinic with Dr. Mallika, she explains what charley horses are and how to treat them.
Oct. 10 is World Mental Health Day and a new study finds that meditation can be just as effective in treating anxiety as medication.
Fisher-Price is offering $25 to product owners who remove and destroy swing parts that increase risk of suffocation.
More and more women under 40 are being diagnosed with breast cancer and a Boston doctor is sharing the possible reasons why this number keeps going up.
Steward Health Care said it will abandon Norwood Hospital and its four affiliated clinics.
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.
WBZ political analyst Jon Keller is putting two new commercials from the candidates to the truth test.
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell has filed a lawsuit against TikTok. Is that the best way to fight back?
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.
The owner of the New Hampshire coffee shop believes it will cost them more than a million dollars to move and buy another property.
An old Christmas Tree Shops location in Massachusetts will be turned into a "Spirit Christmas" store.
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.
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.
David Pastrnak scored 3:07 into overtime, and the Boston Bruins beat the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 on Saturday.
When Drake Maye makes his first career start as an NFL quarterback, he won't have Rhamondre Stevenson in the backfield.
Brenden Schooler will be leading the charge on special teams for the Patriots for the foreseeable future.
Will the Patriots ride the Drake Maye buzz to a win on Sunday, or will the Texans be too much to handle?
A cryptic post by Christian Barmore and a promising update from Jerod Mayo make it sound like the defensive tackle might return this season.
The northern lights have been very active in 2024. An expert explains why it could continue for months to come.
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.