After a slow start, Boston takes control to eliminate the banged-up Cavs and reach its 3rd straight East Finals. Steve Aschburner Led by Al Horford and Jayson Tatum, the Celtics advance to the Eastern ...

Boston's defense rises to the challenge, Miami's 2 stars go quiet and more as the series heads back to South Beach. John Schuhmann Diving for loose balls and forcing turnovers, Boston never trails in ...

BOSTON (AP) — Before the Boston Celtics took the floor without their biggest star on a night they had to win, Joe Mazzulla implored his players to just pour everything they had into winning one game.