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Isaiah Thomas ejected for making contact with referee early in Wizards’ loss

by HARVEY VALENTINE Associated Press January 4, 2020January 6, 2020

Damian Lillard scored 35 points, CJ McCollum added 24 and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Washington Wizards to snap a five-game losing streak.

Boston Celtics, Sports

Celtics are over Kyrie Irving and playing like a true contender

by Ben Golliver The Washington Post November 26, 2019November 27, 2019

Irving’s short tenure left Boston disappointed, but not ruined.

Boston Celtics, Sports

Clippers edge Celtics in OT as Kawhi Leonard and Paul George finally play together

by BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer November 21, 2019November 21, 2019

Kawhi Leonard and Paul George combined for 42 points in their first game together for the Clippers, and Los Angeles held off the Boston Celtics 107-104 in overtime.

Boston Celtics, Sports

NBA-best Celtics hold off Warriors late to win 10th straight

by JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer November 16, 2019November 18, 2019

Jayson Tatum dunked after a jump ball with 1:36 left to put Boston ahead, and the Celtics held off the undermanned Golden State Warriors 105-100 for their 10th straight win since losing the season opener.

Boston Celtics, Sports

Kemba Walker: Michael Jordan will always be “special guy in my life”

by STEVE REED AP Sports Writer November 9, 2019November 9, 2019

Walker says he has no ill feelings toward Jordan, even though the Hornets owner and six-time NBA champion decided not to pay to keep him in Charlotte.

Boston Celtics, Sports

NBA roundup: Carsen Edwards’ 3s in the 3rd send Celtics to perfect preseason

by The Associated Press October 16, 2019October 16, 2019

From Larry Bird to Ray Allen, the Boston Celtics have suited up some of the best perimeter shooters in NBA history. None were ever hotter than Edwards on Tuesday.