Boston’s center has not played since tearing his menicus on March 27.
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Celtics notebook: Udoka savvy lineup tweaks help Celtics pass key playoff test
Coach Ime Udoka went to a small lineup down the stretch to fuel a comeback win for the Boston Celtics.
Celtics go up 2-0, beat Nets with fourth-quarter surge
Boston completes its comeback from a 17-point first-half deficit by holding Brooklyn to 17 points in the final 12 minutes, earning a 114-107 win.
Celtics notebook: Kyrie Irving fined $50K for obscene gesture to Boston fans
Cameras captured Irving flipping off fans after making a shot in the third quarter during Boston’s win in Game 1 of the best-of-seven series.
Tom Caron: It feels like old times once again for Boston sports
From a dramatic playoff victory by the Celtics to the return of the Boston Marathon on Patriots’ Day, sports fans had plenty to be excited about.
NBA roundup: Boston’s Marcus Smart named defensive player of the year
Scrappy point guard Marcus Smart of the Celtics is the first guard since Gary Payton in 1996 to win the award.
Al Horford was the unsung hero of the Celtics’ Game 1 victory
Horford had 20 points and 15 rebounds, and made some big defensive plays in Boston’s 115-114 win over Brooklyn.
Tatum’s layup at buzzer gives Celtics dramatic win over Nets in Game 1
Jayson Tatum caps a 31-point game with a basket as time run out, allowing Boston to overcome Kyrie Irving’s 39 points.
Surging Celtics ready for seventh-seeded Nets
Boston has been red-hot since the start of the new year but is still considered by some an underdog against Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and Brooklyn.
Celtics notebook: Boston should have upper hand in challenging first-round matchup
With its No. 2 seed and a smothering defense, Boston should have a level of confidence, even facing the Nets with stars Kryie Irving and Kevin Durant.