LeBron James is tossed from a game for the first time.
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Celtics notebook: Marcus Smart making an impact with shooting
The Celtics’ guard is showing the benefits of offseason work on his offense.
NBA notebook: DeMarcus Cousins claims ejection was unfair
The New Orleans center says he was protecting a rebound like he was taught when called for raising an elbow.
Oklahoma City Thunder fail to shine despite new stars
The Thunder put Carmelo Anthony and Paul George together with Russell Westbrook this offseason, but they have stumbled to a 7-9 record.
Commentary: Irving responded when Celtics needed him most
Kyrie Irving has his best game with Boston, scoring 47 points – 10 in OT – in the Celts’ 16th straight win.
Irving returns, Celtics win 13th straight
Kyrie Irving scores 25 points wearing a mask as Boston beats Brooklyn.
NBA roundup: Cavaliers recover to top Bucks, 124-119
Kevin Love scores 32 points as Cleveland wins after dropping 5 of 6.
Celtics hope to extend Lonzo Ball’s shooting woes
The Lakers rookie is in a shooting slump as Los Angeles visits Boston on Wednesday night.
Tatum, Brown lead Celtics past Knicks, 110-89
It’s the third time this season that Boston has scored 100 or more points.
Celtics’ Hayward suffers severe injury; Boston loses opener
Offseason acquisition Gordon Hayward goes down midway through the first quarter.