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Enes Kanter’s minutes may be down, but he’s making the most of them

Thursday’s game against the 76ers was a good example, as the Celtics center matched up well against Joel Embiid.

Inside job: 76ers’ Joel Embiid too much for Celtics in first home loss of season

The big man had 38 points and 13 rebounds as the Celtics lost for the second straight game.

Former NBA commissioner David Stern hospitalized with brain hemorrhage

The 77-year-old, who led the league for 30 years, underwent emergency surgery.

Former NBA Commissioner Stern has emergency brain surgery

The NBA said former Commissioner David Stern suffered a sudden brain hemorrhage Thursday and had emergency surgery.

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16 takeaways from the Celtics’ 115-109 loss to the 76ers
Joel Embiid’s big night (38 points, 13 rebounds) helps Sixers hand Boston its second defeat in two nights.

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It was nothing but love for Al Horford in his return to Boston
Despite being inactive, the well-liked and respected former Celtics center was warmly received at TD Garden in his first trip back as a 76er.

Marcus Smart, Robert Williams sit out for Celtics

Smart was sidelined for the game against the Sixers by an eye infection while Williams has been slowed by a sore hip.

Jaylen Brown says Al Horford ‘should be celebrated’ in Boston return

Horford returns to Boston Thursday for the first time since opting out of deal with the Celtics.

Kemba Walker’s 44 points nearly rescue Celtics

Walker’s missed 3-pointer in the last seconds doesn’t diminish a masterful performance.

Observations from the Celtics’ loss to the Pacers

Kemba Walker kept the Celtics alive in the first half and finished with 44 points but it wasn’t enough to prevent a loss.

Back-to-back tests will help show what Celtics are made of

Games against Eastern contenders Indiana on Wednesday and Philadelphia on Thursday kick off a challenging stretch for the Celtics.

A suitor will soon come looking for Kevin Love

Cleveland is not the best place for a 31-year-old five-time All-Star seeking another glorious NBA championship run.

Kemba Walker shows how it’s done as Celtics roll over Cavaliers

The guard had 22 points and seven assists — both game highs — as the Celtics won their fourth straight game.

Gordon Hayward returns and 14 observations from the Celtics’ 110-88 win over the Cavaliers

The Celtics forward, in his first game back from a broken hand, had 14 points and 5 rebounds in 26 minutes of action.

When Tacko Fall met Kevin Garnett

The Celtics rookie met the Celtics legend at the Boston premiere of the new Adam Sandler movie, “Uncut Gems.”

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