By KEVIN L. SMITH The Boston Celtics recently hired Jeff Van Gundy as a senior consultant, according to NBC Sports. According to reports, Van Gundy will be an advisor to Boston's basketball operations. He will work with the Celtics and their G-League affiliate, the Maine Red Claws. Van Gundy, an alumnus of Brockport High School, was an ESPN NBA analyst from 2007 to … [Read more...] about Brockport HS alum Van Gundy joins Celtics as senior consultant
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Booker drops 70 in loss to Celtics
Boston Celtics 130 Phoenix Suns 120 BOSTON - Isaiah Thomas netted a team-high 34 points and handed out seven assists as the Celtics (47-26) won their third straight. Devin Booker dropped a game-high 70 points, grabbed eight rebounds, dished out six assists and took away three steals, but the Suns (22-51) fell for the seventh straight time. Booker became the youngest … [Read more...] about Booker drops 70 in loss to Celtics
NBA Roundup: Pierce bids adieu to Beantown; Raptors stop skid
Boston Celtics 107 Los Angeles Clippers 102 BOSTON - Isaiah Thomas netted 28 points and dished out eight assists as the Celtics (33-18) ran their winning streak to seven. Los Angeles Clipper Blake Griffin dropped a team-high 23 points, grabbed eight rebounds and handed out four assists. Former Celtic and current Clipper, Paul Pierce played his final game in Boston's … [Read more...] about NBA Roundup: Pierce bids adieu to Beantown; Raptors stop skid
Melo’s triple wins it for Knicks
Rundown of Friday's NBA action. New York Knicks 116 Milwaukee Bucks 111 MILWAUKEE - Wednesday night it was Giannis Antetokounmpo's turn around fade away that sealed it for the Bucks. Friday it was Carmelo Anthony knocking down a three-ball with 51 seconds left to put the Knicks up 112-111. Anthony netted 26 points, grabbed six rebounds and dished out10 assists as the … [Read more...] about Melo’s triple wins it for Knicks
Thomas records career-high; Celts edge Heat
Friday's NBA action. Boston Celtics 117 Miami Heat 114 BOSTON -- Isaiah Thomas dropped a career-high 52 points to help the Celtics (20-14) rebound from a road loss to win their sixth of the last eight games. Thomas finished 9 of 13 from beyond the arc and sank all thirteen of his free throws. He becomes the fifth Celtic of all time to score 50 points. Josh Richardson … [Read more...] about Thomas records career-high; Celts edge Heat