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Celtics sign Williams, Richardson to contract extensions

The Celtics have signed center Robert Williams III and guard Josh Richardson to contract extensions, the latest in a flurry of moves by Boston as it tries to shore up its roster be...

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On this date: Robert Williams III drafted; Eric Montross, George Kaftan traded On this date, the Boston Celtics drafted Robert Williams III in the 2018 NBA Draft, and traded George Kaftan and Eric Montross.

JUNE 21, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Nets head to second round, beat Celtics 123-109 in Game 5

James Harden had 34 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists for his first postseason triple-double with Brooklyn, leading the Nets into the Eastern Conference semifinals with a 123-109...

JUNE 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Healthier Suns, hurting Lakers make for 1st-round intrigue

Chris Paul is feeling better for the Phoenix Suns

MAY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nets try to secure series win over the Celtics

The Brooklyn Nets look to clinch the Eastern Conference first round over the Boston Celtics in game five

MAY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nets rout Celtics, Boston fan throws bottle at Kyrie Irving

Kyrie Irving had 39 points and 11 rebounds to quiet the first post-pandemic full house at the TD Garden, and Kevin Durant scored 42 to give the Brooklyn Nets a 141-126 victory over...

MAY 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

NBA's young superstars showing their time is now in playoffs

Trae Young silenced a rocking road crowd in New York in his first playoff game

MAY 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ugly Game 1 victory over Celtics exposes concerns for ballyhooed Brooklyn Nets

The flawed Brooklyn Nets got it done in their postseason opener – but it was far from pretty, Charlotte Wilder writes.

MAY 23, 2021

Brooklyn Nets come back to beat Boston Celtics at home in Game 1

The "Big 3" didn't show up until the third quarter, but even so the Nets secured a Game 1 victory over Boston on Saturday.

MAY 23, 2021

Nets recover from stars' slow start, beat Celtics 104-93

Kevin Durant had 32 points and 12 rebounds, Kyrie Irving scored 29 points and the Brooklyn Nets recovered from their superstars’ frigid start to beat the Boston Celtics 104-93 in G...

MAY 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tatum and the Celtics visit Brooklyn to begin playoffs

The Brooklyn Nets host the Boston Celtics to open the Eastern Conference first round

MAY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tatum scores 50, Celtics beat Wizards 118-100 in play-in

Jayson Tatum scored 32 of his 50 points in the second half, and the Boston Celtics rallied to beat the Washington Wizards 118-100 in the play-in round

MAY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Divergent paths lead Celtics, Wizards into play-in matchup

The Eastern Conference play-in tournament game between the No. 7 Celtics and No. 8 Wizards is a matchup of teams that ended the season on completely different paths

MAY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Celtics host the Wizards for play-in game

The Boston Celtics and the Washington Wizards meet for the NBA Playoffs Play-In Tournament

MAY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Randle, Knicks beat Celtics to clinch No. 4 seed in East

Julius Randle and the New York Knicks will open the NBA playoffs at home

MAY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tatum, Boston set for matchup against New York

Jayson Tatum leads Boston into a matchup with New York averaging 26.4 points per game

MAY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tatum, Celtics cruise to 124-108 win over Timberwolves

Jayson Tatum had 26 points and 11 rebounds as the short-handed Boston Celtics cruised to a 124-108 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves

MAY 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Minnesota faces Boston, looks to end home skid

Minnesota comes into a matchup against Boston after losing three home games in a row

MAY 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cavs end 11-game slide, beat play-in bound Celtics 102-94

Kevin Love scored a season-high 30 points, Collin Sexton added 28 and the Cleveland Cavaliers snapped an 11-game losing streak with a 102-94 win in their home finale over Boston

MAY 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Boston takes on Cleveland on 3-game losing streak

Boston aims to end its three-game slide when the Celtics take on Cleveland

MAY 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Heat clinch playoff spot with 129-121 victory over Celtics

Tyler Herro scored 24 points and the Miami Heat clinched a playoff spot with a 129-121 victory over the Celtics

MAY 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Miami takes on Boston, looks for 4th straight road win

Miami enters a matchup against Boston after winning three consecutive road games

MAY 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Butler strong down stretch, Heat hold off Celtics 130-124

Jimmy Butler had 26 points and 11 assists to help the Miami Heat hold off the Boston Celtics 130-124 as they fight for position in the tight Eastern Conference playoff race

MAY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Boston and Miami square off in conference battle

Miami travels to Boston for an Eastern Conference matchup Sunday

MAY 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LaVine, White score 25 as Bulls beat Celtics 121-99

Zach LaVine and Coby White each scored 25 points and the Chicago Bulls overcame a big effort by Kemba Walker to beat the Boston Celtics 121-99

MAY 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS