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GARY WASHBURN | ON BASKETBALL

Celtics still haven’t figured out how to beat a zone which only adds to a frustrating season

The 109-105 loss is a microcosm of what has been an infuriating season for a franchise that’s been mired in mediocrity for nearly two years.
Trail Blazers 109, Celtics 105

Jayson Tatum’s 3-point shooting woes continue as Celtics come up short against Trail Blazers

Tatum, extended his streak of missed 3-pointers to 20, but led the Celtics with 27 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 assists.
Celtics notebook

Because of lockout, some NBA players came to Portland State’s practices and as a student, Ime Udoka took advantage

He said he was in the right place at the right time for a special opportunity.
Celtics

Hornets guard Terry Rozier shows Celtics what got away

Rozier has shined for Charlotte since the Celtics let him go three seasons ago.

gary washburn | HORNETS 111, CELTICS 102
Jayson Tatum is floundering from the 3-point line. Can he fix it in time for the Celtics to make a run?
Tatum was 0 for 7 in Wednesday’s loss to the Hornets as his percentage on long-range shots plummeted to 31.6 percent for the season.

Hornets 111, Celtics 102
Cold-shooting Celtics squander opportunity in loss to Hornets at Garden
Former Celtic Terry Rozier led the Hornets with 28 points and 10 assists.

Celtics notebook

Celtics create $6.9 million exception with Wednesday’s three-team trade

The Celtics will have one year to use the $6.9 million exception, a small bonus in a move that was mostly completed to clear salary.
basketball

Lusia Harris, basketball pioneer who became the only woman drafted into the NBA, dies at 66

A legend in Mississippi, Harris was drafted by the New Orleans Jazz in 1977, but didn't try out for the team because she was pregnant. Harris was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1992 as the first Black woman to earn that honor.
celtics

Celtics trade Juancho Hernangomez for Bol Bol, P.J. Dozier in salary-shedding move

As part of a three-way deal with the Spurs and the Nuggets, Boston will receive two injured players — and also get below the luxury tax.
celtics

Celtics’ Brad Stevens has a valuable resource for trade-deadline info in Ime Udoka

Though Udoka has been coach for just more than six months, his many years as an evaluator and league observer put him in position to offer input.
GARY WASHBURN | ON BASKETBALL

There’s still time for the Celtics, who are making the most of a soft schedule

While the Celtics continue to deal with sluggish lapses, they're showing enough resolve to battle back against lesser opposition.
CELTICS NOTEBOOK

With trade deadline looming, which way will Celtics choose?

Sitting 10th in the Eastern Conference, they certainly have room for improvement, but does looking to the future make more sense?
nba

Five Ben Simmons trade scenarios that make sense

The 76ers are not going to move Simmons, a three-time All-Star, unless they get an All-Star in return. Simmons isn’t going to play until he’s traded.
celtics 104, pelicans 92

Celtics wipe out 18-point deficit and pull away from Pelicans

Jayson Tatum led the way with 27 points as the Celtics pushed above .500 for the first time since Dec. 7.
Gary Washburn | On basketball

Celtics need Al Horford to revitalize his shooting game

He scored 15 points against the Bulls Saturday, his first double-digit scoring output in 10 games.

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GARY WASHBURN | ON BASKETBALL
With the Celtics down by a point in the final 10 seconds, Jayson Tatum fired a contested 3-pointer. The miss ended up their last, best shot to salvage a win against visiting Portland.

Celtics still haven’t figured out how to beat a zone which only adds to a frustrating season

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Burke's Ramsay Checo (right) guards Woburn's Michael Chiodo during a nonleague game, Burke's first game action since December.

After lengthy layoff, Burke boys’ basketball returns to court with victory at Woburn

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Joe DiMartino, Xaverian hockey have a little extra in overtime win over Duxbury

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Trail Blazers 109, Celtics 105
Jayson Tatum (center), flanked by Robert Williams (left) and Jaylen Brown, was 0 for 6 on 3-pointers Friday night.

Jayson Tatum’s 3-point shooting woes continue as Celtics come up short against Trail Blazers

Tatum, extended his streak of missed 3-pointers to 20, but led the Celtics with 27 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 assists.

MSTCA DIVISION 3 RELAYS
Kara Becker of Silver Lake competes in the shuttle hurdles during the MSTCA Division 3 Relays at the Reggie Lewis Center.

Successful first run sparks Burlington girls to first place at Reggie Lewis Center

The sprint medley team of Grace Hanafin, Charlize Collins, Liz Brieby and Hope Hanafin prevailed as the Red Devils held off Billerica for the Division 3 championship.

Celtics notebook
Boston Celtics coach Ime Udoka took advantage of the presence of several NBA players at his practices while at Portland State, picking their brains and sometimes playing against them.

Because of lockout, some NBA players came to Portland State’s practices and as a student, Ime Udoka took advantage

He said he was in the right place at the right time for a special opportunity.

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Nelly Korda birdied the par-4 18th hole to finish her second round in Orlando on Friday.

Top-ranked Nelly Korda birdies her way to one-shot lead in LPGA tournament

The No. 1 player in the LPGA is 10-under-par for the tournament after she finished with seven birdies in Friday's second round at Orlando.