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1h

NBA Power Rankings: Can anyone catch the Suns and Warriors?

The Suns are riding a 16-game winning streak into back-to-back matchups against the league-best Warriors. Who takes the top spot?

12h

Celtics beat short-handed Raptors for 4th win in 6 games

— Marcus Smart scored 21 points, Al Horford had 17 points and 11 rebounds and the Boston Celtics beat the short-handed Toronto Raptors 109-97 on Sunday night to snap a two-game losing streak.

Jaylen Brown makes a sweet pass to Grant Williams for 3 (0:23)

13h

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19h

Celtics' Kanter to change last name to Freedom

Enes Kanter plans to change his name to Enes Kanter Freedom. The Turkish-born Kanter will become a United States citizen on Monday.

Boston Celtics vs. San Antonio Spurs: Full Highlights (1:57)

2d

Spurs best Celtics 96-88 after blowing 24-point advantage

— San Antonio blew another big lead, but this time it led to a celebration for the Spurs.

Murray does 'too small' motion after sealing win over Schroder (0:28)

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4d

Durant moves into NBA's top 25, Nets beat Celtics 123-104

— Kevin Durant grew up in the Washington, D.C., area looking up to Allen Iverson as he led Georgetown to back-to-back trips to the NCAA Sweet 16.

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5dTim Bontemps

'They're stuck in neutral': Boston's unclear path back to NBA Finals contention

The Celtics' road back to elite status has been derailed by roster and front-office turnover. But there's hope in a resurgence led by Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown.

6d

Tatum, Celtics send Rockets to 15th straight loss, 108-90

— Jayson Tatum scored 30 points, Jaylen Brown had 19 in his return from missing eight games with an injury and the Boston Celtics coasted by Houston 108-90 on Monday night, sending the Rockets to their 15th straight loss.

Tatum makes Wood look foolish on this bucket (0:20)

6d

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7dTim Bontemps

Celtics welcome back Brown, net win in return

Jaylen Brown scored 19 points in 23 minutes in his return to the Boston lineup Monday night. The All-Star forward had missed eight games with a hamstring injury that he acknowledged has lingered more than others he's had in the past.

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7d

NBA Power Rankings: Can the surging Suns catch the Warriors?

CP3 and Phoenix have won 12 straight games, but can they knock off Steph, Draymond and Golden State?

8d

Tatum (33 points), Schroder (29) carry Celtics past Thunder

— Jayson Tatum scored 33 points, Dennis Schroder had 29 and the Boston Celtics beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 111-105 on Saturday night.

Tatum and Schroder combine for 62 in Celtics' win (1:42)

8d

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9dDave McMenamin

LeBron: 'Sense of urgency' needed for 8-9 Lakers

LeBron James' return from an extended absence couldn't cure the inconsistent play that has plagued his team on both ends and was on full display in the Lakers' 130-108 loss to the Celtics on Friday.

9d

Tatum scores 37, Celtics beat Lakers in James' return

— Jayson Tatum grew up idolizing Kobe Bryant, so he knew all about the Celtics-Lakers rivalry even before becoming part of it.

Jayson Tatum goes for 37 as Celtics use big 2nd half to beat Lakers (1:56)

9d

Tatum's corner 3 has Celtics crowd amped in 4th (0:21)

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10dTim Bontemps

Celtics' Brown (hamstring) out Friday vs. Lakers

Jaylen Brown, who is dealing with a right hamstring strain, will miss his seventh straight game Friday night when the Celtics host the Los Angeles Lakers in Boston.

11d

Balanced Hawks win 3rd straight, beating Celtics 110-99

— John Collins scored 20 points, Cam Reddish and Kevin Huerter had 19 apiece and the Atlanta Hawks won their third straight game with a 110-99 victory over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night.

Hawks handle Celtics to move to 6-1 at home (1:58)

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12dNBA Insiders

Panic! In the NBA? Where the Bucks, Celtics and more underperforming teams check in

The Bucks are dealing with injuries as they fight to get back in the hunt. The Hawks are struggling on defense. The Pelicans are waiting for Zion Williamson. Which teams will and won't turn their seasons around?

13d

Tatum scores 23, Celtics beat Cavaliers 98-92 to split set

— Jayson Tatum scored 23 points and Dennis Schroder had six points in the final 76 seconds as the Boston Celtics beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 98-92 on Monday night, splitting their two-game set at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.