Celts’ Smart fined $35,000 for repeated misconduct to refs
The NBA fined Boston guard Marcus Smart $35,000 on Thursday for his treatment of referees — a punishment the league said reflected his history of misconduct on the court.
Tatum scores 32, leads Celtics past Cavaliers
Jayson Tatum scored 32 points and the Boston Celtics defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 112-106 on Wednesday night in a matchup of short-handed teams.
Westbrook scores 41, Rockets beat Celtics in OT
Russell Westbrook scored 41 points and James Harden had 21, including a pair of free throws with 25 seconds left in overtime to give the Houston Rockets their sixth straight victory, a 111-110 win over the Boston Celtics on Saturday night.
Celtics beat Jazz to hand Utah 4th straight loss
Jayson Tatum took over the game when Boston needed his offense. Then his teammates finished the job in the fourth quarter.
Tatum scores 39, Celtics hold off Clippers in 2OT
Jayson Tatum had 39 points and the Boston Celtics pulled away from the Los Angeles Clippers in the second overtime to win 141-133 on Thursday night.
Harden, Westbrook help Rockets beat Celtics
James Harden scored 42 points, Russell Westbrook had 36 and the Houston Rockets snapped Boston’s seven-game win streak with a 116-105 victory over the Celtics on Tuesday night.
Tatum scores 32, helps Celtics hold off Hawks
As well as the Celtics have played lately, guard Marcus Smart believes they can play even better.
Brown scores 32, leads Celtics to win over 76ers
When he didn’t make the All-Star Game, Jaylen Brown decided he’ll use the break to rest up for what he hopes will be a long postseason run.
Hayward scores 29, Celtics hold off Heat
The Eastern Conference standings are not difficult to decipher. There’s Milwaukee on top, and then a five-team race for second place.
