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Boston Celtics players discussed the suspension of Ime Udoka a day before their first team practice, saying they are in a state of shock just like everyone else.

Albert Pujols hit his 695th career home run in the eighth inning and Miles Mikolas tossed eight scoreless innings to help the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs 2-0.

The Celtics made an NBA Finals run nobody saw coming, going from a team that was three games under.

Andre Iguodala, and later Draymond Green, shared a moment to encourage Jayson Tatum after a tough NBA Finals.

When Jayson Tatum made consecutive baskets to cap a game-opening Boston blitz, TD Garden was at its absolute loudest.

The Golden State Warriors are NBA champions once again, topping the Boston Celtics 103-90 for their fourth title in the last eight seasons.

Andrew Wiggins’ critics always focused on what they thought he wasn’t.

Stephen Curry and the Warriors have been within a game of clinching a championship in three of Golden State’s previous five trips to the NBA Finals during his 13-year NBA career.

The chlorine was just right at the Poole party as the Golden State Warriors defeated the Boston Celtics 104-94 in game five of the NBA Finals.

The wear and tear from back-to-back seven-game series seems to be taking its toll on the Boston Celtics at the worst possible time.

Steph Curry wore a shirt saying "Ayesha Curry CAN Cook" in response to a Boston bar's sign while the Golden State Warriors play the Celtics in the NBA Finals.

The Boston Celtics couldn’t make a 3-pointer to start the game and found themselves in a deep hole.

Andrew Wiggins delivered the biggest game yet in his eight-year career with 26 points and 13 rebounds, Klay Thompson scored 21 points, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Boston Celtics 104-94 for a 3-2 NBA Finals lead.

After a big-time performance from the greatest three-point shooter in NBA history, the Golden State Warriors and Boston Celtics head back to California with the Finals all knotted up, with the series down to a best-of-three. Watch the NBA Playoffs on FuboTV (Try now) and DirecTV StreamBOSTON CELTICS vs. GOLDEN STATE WARRIORSGame 5 (Series tied 2-2)When: Monday, June 13Time: 9:00 p.m. Watch the NBA Playoffs on FuboTV (Try now)Curry put up one of the best postseason performances of his career. The series heads back to the Chase Center, where the two squads split the opening two games of the series. Check out the full NBA Playoffs bracket here

Boston's Jayson Tatum disappeared in crunch time during the NBA Finals, contributing to paralyzing fourth-quarter scoring drought as the Celtics squandered an opportunity to take stranglehold on the series.

The Boston Celtics couldn't hold off the Golden State Warriors and had trouble taking care of the basketball.

Stephen Curry scored 43 points to lead the Golden State Warriors to a 107-97 victory over the Boston Celtics in Game 4 of the NBA Finals.

Watch the NBA Playoffs on FuboTV (Try now) and DirecTV StreamBOSTON CELTICS vs. GOLDEN STATE WARRIORSGame 4 (Celtics lead 2-1)When: Friday, June 10Time: 9:00 p.m. However, Steph Curry helped Golden State rally, with the Warriors taking the lead in the third quarter. Watch the NBA Playoffs on FuboTV (Try now)Tatum ended up scoring 26 points, marking the 14th time this season the forward has dropped 25-or-more points in the playoffs this season. Golden State is hoping their superstar guard can quickly rest up for Game Four, because that would leave a huge hole in their offense if Curry is not good to go. Check out the full NBA Playoffs bracket here

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry says there's no doubt that he'll play in Game 4 of the NBA Finals against Boston.

There was a time when the narrative surrounding Jaylen Brown was that he was a redundant player on a Celtics team shaping its identity around budding superstar Jayson Tatum.

The Golden State Warriors’ last chance at pulling out a comeback victory in Game 3 of the NBA Finals ended during a scramble that went Boston's way with 3½ minutes left that went Boston’s way.

Jaylen Brown scored 27 points, Jayson Tatum added 26 and the Boston Celtics beat back another third-quarter onslaught by the Golden State Warriors in a 116-100 victory that gave them a 2-1 lead in the NBA Finals.

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2022 NBA Finals: Celtics vs. Warriors odds at BetMGM SportsbookThe Celtics host the Warriors in Game 3, and they enter as -160 money line favorites and with a point spread of -3.5 at -110 odds at BetMGM Sportsbook. Celtics vs. Warriors Game 3 money line prediction: Warriors ML (+135)The Warriors took Game 2 in San Francisco on Sunday night against the Celtics and now travel to Boston for Game 3 on Wednesday. Celtics vs. Warriors Game 3 total (over/under) prediction: Over 212.5 (-110)Based on the first-quarter performances of these two squads, both games should have finished over the total. Celtics vs. Warriors Game 3 player prop prediction: Jayson Tatum over 3.5 made threes (+120)In addition to taking the over, we have picked out Jayson Tatum’s three-pointers as our player prop. MORE SPORTS BETTING STORIESNBA Finals: Celtics vs. Warriors Game 1 predictions and same game parlay with Jordan PooleNBA Finals MVP odds and predictions: Stephen Curry leads the pack, but could a former Big Ten star rise to the occasion?

Jordan Poole made a cannonball-type of splash in game two of the NBA Finals to help the Golden State Warriors boat race the Boston Celtics, 107-88, scoring 17 points with five three-pointers and two steals in the victory.

And when the Warriors then scored the first six points of the fourth, the Celtics waved the surrender flag and emptied their bench. Jaylen Brown added 17 for the Celtics, but fought through a 5-for-17 shooting night, and Derrick White scored 12. Warriors: Andre Iguodala (right knee inflammation) was out for Game 2, after logging 12 minutes in Game 1. SPECTACULAR ANNIVERSARYSunday marked the 31st anniversary of the first NBA Finals game win for Michael Jordan, when he and the Chicago Bulls rolled past the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 2 in 1991. Jordan made 13 consecutive shots in that game, the last of those the iconic change-hands-in-mid-air layup in the fourth quarter.

Jayson Tatum found his scoring touch after a rare poor shooting night in Game 1 of the NBA Finals but it was the rest of his Boston Celtics teammates who went missing.

Stephen Curry scored 29 points, Jordan Poole connected from just inside of midcourt to cap a huge third-quarter run and the Golden State Warriors evened the NBA Finals at a game apiece by beating the Boston Celtics 107-88 on Sunday night.

Brittney Griner hasn’t been forgotten at the NBA Finals.

SAN FRANCISCO — Jaylen Brown fueled a comeback charge and scored 24 points, Al Horford hit six 3-pointers and the Boston Celtics rode the most lopsided fourth quarter in NBA Finals history to a 120-108 victory over the Golden State Warriors in Game 1 on Thursday night. Horford finished with 26 points and the Celtics outscored the Warriors 40-16 in the final 12 minutes after trailing by 15 points late in the third quarter. Boston made its first seven tries from long distance in the fourth and wound up 9 of 12 beyond the arc over the final 12 minutes as almost everybody got involved in the 3-point flurry. Jayson Tatum was the lone Celtics regular who struggled offensively, finishing 3 for 17. Stephen Curry scored 34 points in his return to the NBA’s big stage for the first time in three years, but the Warriors couldn’t sustain momentum from a 38-point third quarter that put them ahead 92-80 going into the final 12 minutes.

Jaylen Brown fueled a comeback charge and scored 24 points, Al Horford hit six 3-pointers and the Boston Celtics rode the most lopsided fourth quarter in NBA Finals history to a 120-108 victory over the Golden State Warriors in Game 1.

2022 NBA Finals MVP series odds: Celtics vs. WarriorsAs we kick off the Finals on Thursday, Caesars Sportsbook has set its odds for the 2022 Finals MVP. Click here to jump in on this awesome and use your risk-free bet on the NBA Finals2022 NBA Finals MVP history: What does it take to win? For many years, the NBA Finals MVP is the player who lights up the stat sheet or has an immense effect on the defensive side of the ball. He can affect the game in all aspects, and after winning the Eastern Conference Finals MVP, we predict that Tatum will grab the NBA Finals MVP too. Although he is a longshot, we believe that Draymond Green presents solid value at +1800 to win 2022 NBA Finals MVP.

The Celtics’ transition from a team that has gone from just outside the top tier of the Eastern Conference to one that's four wins way from the franchise’s 18th NBA championship began the moment Ime Udoka took the microphone at his introductory news conference.

Somewhere, Gregg Popovich must be pleased.

Jayson Tatum scored 26 points, Jaylen Brown and Marcus Smart each added 24 and the Boston Celtics held off a frantic rally in the final seconds to beat the Miami Heat 100-96 to reach the NBA Finals for the first time since 2010.

Jimmy Butler had 47 points, nine rebounds and eight assists and the Miami Heat forced the Eastern Conference finals to a decisive seventh game by beating the Boston Celtics 111-103 on Friday night.

The Eastern Conference Finals could be wrapped up with a bow on Friday night, as the team that finished with the best record in the conference during the regular season has their season hanging in the balance, as the Miami Heat get set to take on the Boston Celtics. EASTERN CONFERENCE FINAL(1) Miami Heat vs. (2) Boston Celtics (Celtics lead 3-2)The Heat started off on the right foot on Wednesday night, taking a five-point lead in a rather low-scoring opening half. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown stepped up when they needed to, with Brown leading the floor with 25 points. Watch the NBA Playoffs on FuboTV (7-day free trial)Boston is now one win away from moving onto the NBA Finals for the first time since losing back in 2010. Check out the full NBA Playoffs bracket here

The Celtics' confidence is high after seizing a 3-2 Eastern Conference finals lead over top seed Miami.

Jaylen Brown scored 25 points, Jayson Tatum added 22 and the Boston Celtics moved to the brink of a berth in the NBA Finals, running away after halftime to beat the Miami Heat 93-80 and take a 3-2 lead in the Eastern Conference title series.

Tyler Herro’s strained left groin forced the Miami Heat to rule him out of Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night.

Sports figures across the U.S. are demanding action following the elementary school shooting that left at least 19 kids and two adults dead.

Sports figures across the U.S. are demanding action following the elementary school shooting that left at least 19 kids and two adults dead.

The Eastern Conference finals between the Miami Heat and Boston Celtics are as close as can be, heading back to Miami all tied up at two wins apiece.

The Boston Celtics took their turn pounding the Miami Heat early.

Celtics point guard and Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Smart was ruled out for Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals against Miami.

Bam Adebayo scored 31 points with 10 rebounds to lead Miami to a 109-103 victory in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals.

The Boston Celtics got outworked by the Miami Heat in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals but returned the favor in Game 2.

Jayson Tatum scored 27 points, Marcus Smart and Jaylen Brown each scored 24 and the Boston Celtics dominated the first half to roll past the Miami Heat 127-102 and tie the Eastern Conference finals at a game apiece.

Placeholder while article actions loadThe National Basketball Association (NBA) playoffs are getting serious. (The Heat won Game 1, 118-107.) Doncic will have his hands full in the Western Conference championship with Golden State, which won Game 1 on Wednesday, 112-87. The Warriors have a core of players — Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green — who won NBA championships in 2015, 2017 and 2018. The conference championships and NBA Finals are the best players on the best teams playing in the best league in the world.

Things have been working out just fine so far in this postseason for Jimmy Butler and the top-seeded Miami Heat.

Jimmy Butler scored 41 points, and the Miami Heat turned things around with a huge third quarter on the way to beating the shorthanded Boston Celtics 118-107 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals on Tuesday night.

Boston Celtics coach Ime Udoka and Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra have enormous respect for each other and a bond that stems from their shared history in the sport.

Grant Williams scored a career-high 27 points and hit seven 3-pointers, Jayson Tatum added 23 and the Boston Celtics set a Game 7 record with 22 3-pointers to eliminate the NBA champion Milwaukee Bucks 109-81 on Sunday in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

The second round of the NBA Playoffs will finish up on Sunday, with a couple of exciting Game 7′s on tap, featuring the league’s best team on the brink of elimination. EASTERN CONFERENCE(3) Milwaukee Bucks vs. (2) Boston Celtics (Game 7)The Celtics managed to drag this series into a seventh game, thanks to a dominating performance from Jayson Tatum on the road Friday night. The Bucks are almost in an identical spot where they were last season, as they had to knock off the Brooklyn Nets in seven in the second round on their way to the championship. The Celtics have won three out of their last four Game 7′s, including a win over the Toronto Raptors in 2020. Watch the NBA Playoffs on FuboTV (7-day free trial)WESTERN CONFERENCE(4) Dallas Mavericks vs. (1) Phoenix Suns (Game 7)Time: 8 p.m.

The NBA’s long regular season can be tedious, but make no mistake, it matters.

Jayson Tatum scored 46 points, outdueling Giannis Antetokounmpo and making sure there wouldn’t be another Milwaukee Bucks fourth-quarter comeback, and the Boston Celtics beat the defending champions 108-95 to force a seventh game in their Eastern Conference semifinal.

One team was able to stay alive and force a game six on Friday night, while the defending champs look to head back to the NBA Playoffs’ final four. EASTERN CONFERENCE(2) Boston Celtics vs. (3) Milwaukee Bucks (Bucks lead 3-2)The two Eastern Conference powers continue to duke it out, with the ball certainly sitting in the Bucks’ court in game six. A couple of key defensive stops by Milwaukee’s Jrue Holiday capped off the comeback for the Bucks in game five. Watch the NBA Playoffs on FuboTV (7-day free trial)WESTERN CONFERENCE(2) Memphis Grizzlies vs. (3) Golden State Warriors (Warriors lead 3-2)Despite not having Ja Morant in the lineup, the Grizzlies put in a dominating performance on Wednesday night to keep their season alive. Check out the full NBA Playoffs bracket here

The Milwaukee Bucks want to build off the momentum from a thrilling comeback.

Bobby Portis made a putback off Giannis Antetokounmpo’s missed free throw with 15 seconds left, Jrue Holiday snuffed Marcus Smart on Boston’s final two possessions and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Celtics 110-107 on Wednesday night to take a 3-2 series lead.

The Milwaukee Bucks and Atlanta Hawks will have two preseason matchups at Abu Dhabi in October.

Al Horford and Jayson Tatum scored 30 points each and led the Boston Celtics’ fourth-quarter comeback in a 116-108 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks that tied their Eastern Conference semifinal at two games apiece.

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 42 points and made the go-ahead basket with 44.3 seconds left and the Milwaukee Bucks withstood a frantic flurry of shots in the final seconds to beat the Boston Celtics 103-101 on Saturday in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinal.

Jaylen Brown scored 25 of his 30 points in the first half, and the Boston Celtics beat the Milwaukee Bucks 109-86 to even their second-round playoff at one game apiece.

Game 1 showed that whoever wins the 1-on-1 scoring battle between Memphis’ Ja Morant and Stephen Curry of the Warriors doesn’t mean their team will win the game or their Western Conference semifinal.

Giannis Antetokounmpo had his second career postseason triple-double to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 101-89 victory over the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series.

The only team to register a first-round sweep, the Boston Celtics enter their Eastern Conference semifinals matchup with the defending champion Milwaukee Bucks loaded with confidence.

The Detroit Pistons just couldn’t buy a bucket in the final quarter of Friday night’s game against the Boston Celtics. Rookie Cade Cunningham’s strong start to the night wasn’t enough to temper the Pistons’ collapse in the fourth quarter. But it all caught up with him in the fourth quarter as the Celtics blitzed him, holding him to 0-of-6 shooting overall. All but four of the Pistons’ 13 points in the fourth quarter came from the free-throw line. The Pistons started out the night’s game holding the Celtics to 0-of-5 shooting from distance but Boston exploited the absence of Isaiah Stewart.

Jerami Grant hit the winning basket and scored 24 points to help the Detroit Pistons end an eight-game losing streak and the Boston Celtics' nine-game winning streak, 112-111 on Wednesday night.

Kevin Durant, Team USA's all-time leading scorer, finished with 29 points and 6 rebounds.

After third straight loss, Lakers are in three-way tie for 5-7 spots in West and face possibility of having to get to playoffs through play-in game.

BOSTON (CBS) –It has been three weeks since Jayson Tatum returned from his bout with COVID-19. The Celtics star forward admitted Tuesday that he is still feeling some lingering effects from the virus. Tatum was out for 16 days and missed five games after testing positive for COVID-19 following Boston’s Jan. 8 win over the Washington Wizards. During his Tuesday afternoon Zoom session with reporters, Tatum admitted that he hasn’t always felt like himself since his return. The team remains in good spirits that they’ll turn things around, but Tatum said they’re all well aware that they’re underachieving.

Jayson Tatum sank a 16-foot fadeaway jump shot with 2.9 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter, lifting the Boston Celtics to a 122-120 victory over the Detroit Pistons Sunday at Little Caesars Arena. The Pistons (1-5) were seeking their second victory in a row against Boston. Jerami Grant scored 22 points, including a pair of free throws that tied the game with 22 seconds to play, setting up Tatum’s game-winning shot. The Celtics led most of the second half before Svi Mykhailiuk heated up in the fourth quarter. The first half featured 11 lead changes and ended with Boston on top 61-57 after Brown scored the Celtics’ final nine points of the second quarter.

BOSTON (AP) The Pistons have been playing most of the past month without three starters. Rookie Sekou Doumbouya scored a season-high 24 points and Detroit snapped a three-game losing streak with a 116-103 win over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night. Detroit continued to be without starters Reggie Jackson (back), Blake Griffin (left knee surgery) and Luke Kennard (knee tendinitis). This is probably the best win weve had, Morris said. Pistons coach Dwane Casey is hopeful it also bring some improved health for his team.