Jami Leabow

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Boston Celtics show San Antonio Spurs a 3-1 deficit isn't insurmountable

The San Antonio Spurs entered Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks on Saturday night -- it is going on right now! -- trailing 3-1 in the best-of-seven series. The Boston Celtics twice have come back from a 3-`1 deficit in the NBA playoffs to win a series, advance to the next round and go on to win the NBA title. In 1968, the Celtics triumphed over the rival Los Angeles Lakers. In 1981, they defeated the Houston Rockets in the NBA Finals.Jun 14, 2026

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Celtics hear bad news shortly before decisive Game 7 vs. 76ers

Here's an update to our story of earlier today about the injury status of Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum, who reported he felt left knee stiffness. He has been ruled out of the decisive Game 7 of the first round of the NBA playoffs against the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night, as reported by ESPN's Shams Charania.May 2, 2026

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Former Celtics player Bill Walton gets tribute from hometown

Bill Walton, who played the final two seasons of his Hall of Fame career with the Boston Celtics, is being honored two years after his death. The inaugural Bill Walton Classic will be held in November Pachanga Arena in San Diego. A women's game will be followed by a men's game, with the San Diego State men slated to play against an opponent still to be determined. The formation of the tournament was announced Wednesday at Helix High School in La Mesa, Calif. Walton was a graduate of the San Diego County school.  Walton was a member of the Celtics' NBA championship team in 1986. He died May 27, 2024, after battling cancer.Apr 22, 2026

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Celtics' Payton Pritchard has huge first half against Kings

The Boston Celtics were forced to play without All-Star starter Jaylen Brown on Friday night against the Sacramento Kings because of left hamstring tightness and a right knee contusion. Payton Pritchard stepped up in a big way in the first half, scoring 22 points on 9-of-11 shooting, including 4-of-5 from 3-point range. He added eight assists in the half. Rookie Baylor Scheierman scored 10 points on 4-of-5 shooting, including a pair of 3-point shots. The Celtics were up 72-46 at the half.Jan 31, 2026

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