Marcus Smart Updates His Painful And Frustrating Recovery From An Oblique Injury
It has been a fairly painful nine days for Marcus Smart, but the Celtics guard said he is "making great progress" in his recovery from a torn oblique.
It has been a fairly painful nine days for Marcus Smart, but the Celtics guard said he is "making great progress" in his recovery from a torn oblique.
The Celtics didn't shoot well, but still had enough to take a 1-0 series lead with an 84-74 victory at TD Garden.
Here's how the WBZ sports crew anticipates this series will play out.
In the latest edition of the Slice of Sully, the impact of the loss of Marcus Smart was topic No. 1.
There is no sugarcoating this for the Boston Celtics. Losing Marcus Smart just before the playoffs is a gigantic blow to their postseason hopes.
The Boston Celtics and Indiana Pacers will begin their playoff series Sunday afternoon at TD Garden.
Celtics guard Marcus Smart will be sidelined 4 to 6 weeks after being diagnosed with a partial tear to his left oblique abdominal muscle.
Paul Pierce may be retired from basketball. But the man is still playing games.
The Celtics finished the regular season at 49-33.
Seven Celtics have already been ruled out for Tuesday night's game against the Wizards.
As the Celtics gear up for the postseason, they're also monitoring a pair of injuries to key players.
The Boston Celtics may not have won Sunday night, but they didn't need a victory to clinch home-court advantage in the first-round of the upcoming playoffs.
The Orlando Magic rallied past the Boston Celtics 116-108 on Sunday night.
Jaylen Brown was really hoping to be back on the floor for Boston's must-win tilt with the Indiana Pacers on Friday. But the guard will miss his third straight game after tweaking his back on Monday.
The Celtics and Pacers can't clinch anything on Friday night. But their clash in Indiana is still a must-win for both teams.
If Gordon Hayward continues to emerge and play like his former self, a long postseason run just might be in the cards for the Boston Celtics.
Gordon Hayward has been far too passive for much of the season. That was not the case Wednesday night against the Heat.
The Celtics with be shorthanded Wednesday night when they visit the Miami Heat. The Heat will be even more undermanned.
As a player who does a little bit of everything on the floor, Al Horford has flirted with triple doubles for much of his entire career.
Dwyane Wade received a hero's farewell in Boston on Monday night, during what will likely be his final game at TD Garden. It was a little too much for someone who was once one of the biggest enemies of the Celtics.
D'Angelo Russell scored 20 of his 29 points in another blistering third quarter against Boston, leading the Brooklyn Nets to a 110-96 victory over the short-handed Celtics on Saturday night.
The Boston Celtics held an investigation into whether a fan directed a racial slur at Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins during a game in Boston earlier this year, but were not able to verify that the fan used racially offensive language.
The Boston Celtics have tried to convince us that they don't really care about the rest of the regular season. But they need to actually care about their final seven games, and two of them in particular.
A Boston Celtics fan has reportedly been banned from the TD Garden through the end of next season for directing a racial slur at Golden State Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins.
The Boston Celtics clinched a playoff spot with a road win in Cleveland on Tuesday night. Shortly after, they also secured a third pick in this summer's NBA Draft.
For a campaign season that has been one of the nastiest in memory, the vice presidential debate was remarkably civil, writes Jon Keller.
Dani is incredibly sweet, bright, engaging, and motivated 11-year-old girl.
Tuesday's airstrike in Israel put Jews across the globe on heightened alert including those right here in Greater Boston.
A couple with ties to Massachusetts remains stuck on a mountain in North Carolina days after Hurricane Helene hit.
Sen. JD Vance and Gov. Tim Walz met in New York for the CBS News vice presidential debate. Here are the highlights.
Seven people were injured after a Green Line train derailed near Lechmere Station in Cambridge.
For a campaign season that has been one of the nastiest in memory, the vice presidential debate was remarkably civil, writes Jon Keller.
A couple with ties to Massachusetts remains stuck on a mountain in North Carolina days after Hurricane Helene hit.
Crime scenes are becoming more common in and around Boston Common, one of the city's most popular tourist attractions.
A wildlife rescue group and its supporters are protesting a decision by state wildlife authorities to release "Nibi" the beaver into the wild.
A viewer asks Dr. Mallika Marshall about how to treat shaving cuts.
Scientists have found a clue as to why perimenopausal women have trouble sleeping.
A leading group of pediatricians is outlining new recommendations on opioid use in children.
Dr. Mallika Marshall is answering a viewer question on whether you can get vaccinated while having a cold.
There is concern over the newest weight loss drugs sparking eating disorders in teens.
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.
A former classmate of the Massachusetts State Police recruit who died after an incident at the academy says he was subject to hazing and harassment.
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.
After Meta announced it's launching Instagram for teens, one woman whose daughter died after buying drugs on social media, said the move is too little too late.
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.
Stop & Shop will soon stop selling cigarettes and other tobacco products at all stores.
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.
Jerod Mayo and the Patriots have a plan in place for rookie quarterback Drake Maye, but Bill Belichick has no idea what that plan is.
Bruins president Cam Neely commented on Jeremy Swayman's contract stalemate with the team on Monday, and sounded pretty irked that nothing has been resolved.
Jerod Mayo said that Jacoby Brissett is "100 percent" the Patriots' starting quarterback.
One Patriots legend doesn't want to see Drake Maye starting games for New England until late November.
After the Patriots fell to 1-3 on the season, head coach Jerod Mayo said that Jacoby Brissett is still the team's starting quarterback "at this point."
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.
A pair of siblings from Massachusetts are officially "Lucky for Life."