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Another big win: Celtics get first pick in NBA draft

by Associated Press May 16, 2017May 16, 2017

Boston, headed for the Eastern Conference finals, will get the top pick for next year.

by JEFF JACOBS The Hartford Courant May 16, 2017May 16, 2017

Kelly Olynyk scores 26 off the bench, including 14 in the fourth quarter, to oust the Wizards.

by TOM WITHERS Associated Press May 16, 2017May 16, 2017

He will be facing the Celtics for the sixth time in the playoffs with mixed results.

by KYLE HIGHTOWER Associated Press May 16, 2017May 17, 2017

Boston lost three of its four games against Cleveland this season, winning only when the Cavaliers weren’t healthy.

by News service report May 9, 2017May 10, 2017

San Antonio downs Houston in overtime for a 3-2 lead in the series.

by Associated Press May 2, 2017May 3, 2017

Boston takes a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

by Associated Press May 2, 2017May 2, 2017

The Toronto coach emphasizes that his team must retaliate and not sit back.

The NBA roster expansion signals that more talent will be headed Maine’s way in future D-League seasons.

by Associated Press April 25, 2017April 25, 2017

Russell Westbrook scores 47 points as Oklahoma City is ousted in five games.

by Mark Murphy Boston Herald April 25, 2017April 25, 2017

Boston lost the first two playoff games at home, but then won two in Chicago to tie the series.