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Celtics to play Wolves during preseason in Canada

Tuesday, June 11, 2013

MONTREAL (AP) — The Boston Celtics will play a preseason game against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Montreal next season as part of the NBA’s Canadian series. The NBA announced the pairing on Tuesday. The teams will play at the Bell Centre in Montreal on Oct. 20. It’s the second season the league has held preseason games in Canada. The Wolves have been at the forefront of the influx of international … 0

Bail set at $25,000 for Terrence Williams of Celtics

Monday, May 20, 2013

KENT, Wash. (AP) — A judge has set bail at $25,000 for Boston Celtics basketball player Terrence Williams after he was arrested and accused of brandishing a gun around the mother of his 10-year-old son during a visitation exchange. He was booked into the King County Jail in Seattle early Monday for investigation of assault. Bail was set during an afternoon court appearance, … 0

Suns hire Celtics executive Ryan McDonough as next GM

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns have hired Boston Celtics executive Ryan McDonough as their next general manager. The 33-year-old McDonough replaces Lance Blanks, who was fired on April 22 after failing to take the Suns to the playoffs in three seasons. “Ryan distinguished himself among an impressive group of candidates for our GM position,” Suns President of Basketball Operations Lon Babby said Tuesday. … 0

Thunder grind out low-scoring win over Celtics

Sunday, March 10, 2013

OKLAHOMA CITY — In a reunion with his former Boston teammates, Kendrick Perkins and the Oklahoma City Thunder got just the kind of victory he enjoys most. Kevin Durant had 23 points and 11 rebounds, Russell Westbrook scored … 0

Jason Terry lifts Celtics to overtime win over Hawks

Saturday, March 9, 2013

BOSTON (AP) — Jason Terry hit a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 35 seconds left in overtime and the Boston Celtics rallied after blowing a big lead in regulation and beat the Atlanta Hawks 107-102 on Friday night. The Celtics … 0

Jeff Green’s layup completes rally for Celtics over Indiana 

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Pacers lost the lead, then lost sight of Jeff Green. Kevin Garnett found Green all alone under the basket for a layup with 0.5 seconds remaining to finish off a fourth-quarter comeback from 14 … 0

Paul Pierce helps Celtics top slumping 76ers

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

PHILADELPHIA — So much for Boston’s grim outlook once Rajon Rondo was lost for the season. Avery Bradley has followed the trusted blueprint of dogged defense and impact scoring to help push the Celtics up the standings. Bradley … 0

Paul Pierce scores 26 as Celtics beat Warriors

Friday, March 1, 2013

BOSTON (AP) — Paul Pierce had 26 points, Jeff Green scored 14 of his 18 in the second half and the Boston Celtics overcame foul trouble and some erratic free throw shooting in a 94-86 victory over the … 0

Paul Pierce lifts road-weary Celtics over Jazz in OT

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

SALT LAKE CITY — Paul Pierce scored 26 points, including seven straight in overtime, and the Boston Celtics beat the Utah Jazz 110-107 on Monday night to close out a five-game road trip. Pierce had a chance to … 0

Celtics land Jordan Crawford for Jason Collins and Leandro Barbosa

Thursday, February 21, 2013

WASHINGTON — Jordan Crawford got so disgruntled that the Washington Wizards traded him away for a pair of expiring contracts. The Wizards sent Crawford, who has led the team in scoring 17 times this season, to Boston Celtics for center Jason Collins and injured guard Leandro Barbosa at … 0

Danilo Gallinari, Ty Lawson lead Nuggets past Celtics

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

DENVER — Ty Lawson started the second half of the NBA season the same way he closed the first — on an offensive tear. Lawson and Danilo Gallinari each scored 26 points, and the Denver Nuggets snapped a … 0

Proud Celtics persevere through season of injury

Thursday, February 14, 2013

BOSTON — One by one, the injuries hit the Boston Celtics: First Rajon Rondo, then Jared Sullinger, and finally Leandro Barbosa — all out for the season. Instead of collapsing from the loss of their All-Star point guard … 0

Kevin Garnett, Celtics hold on for win over Bulls

Thursday, February 14, 2013

BOSTON — Celtics coach Doc Rivers offered Kevin Garnett the night off to get him the rest he’s losing by playing in this weekend’s All-Star game. Good thing for the Celtics that Garnett turned it down. The All-Star … 0