Boston Celtics
Perkins undergoes surgery
Boston Celtics center Kendrick Perkins underwent arthroscopic left shoulder surgery Wednesday.
Boston acquires Walker from Washington
Washington traded the draft rights of Kansas State forward Bill Walker, the 47th overall pick in the 2008 NBA Draft, to defending-champion Boston for cash considerations.
Celtics celebrate 17th NBA title
The world champion Boston Celtics celebrated their 17th NBA title Thursday, with a rolling rally through the city's streets before ending with a raucous gathering at Copley Square.
Celtics rally set for Thursday
Boston fans will get a chance to celebrate the city's 17th NBA championship on Thursday with a "rolling rally" to honor the Celtics.
Going Green: Acquisitions make Celtics champions again
Together for the first time as teammates last summer, Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen spoke to each other about one goal - capturing the Celtics' first championship since 1986.
Recap: Boston vs. LA Lakers
Boston's big three started the season with high hopes and finished with the Celtics' 17th championship in their storied franchise history with a record-setting performance.
Celtics hold halftime lead in Game 6
The Boston Celtics are 24 game minutes away from their first championship since 1986.
Celtics G Allen leaves Game 6
Boston Celtics guard Ray Allen left Tuesday's Game 6 of the NBA Finals in the first quarter after being poked in his left eye.
Perkins' Game 6 status a game-time decision
Boston Celtics head coach Doc Rivers will make a game-time decision on the availability of center Kendrick Perkins for Game 6 of the NBA Finals on Tuesday.
Recap: LA Lakers vs. Boston
Kobe Bryant scored 25 points and, despite struggling after the first quarter, and with the Lakers squandering leads of 19 and 14 points, Los Angeles stayed alive with a 103-98 win over the Boston Celtics in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.
Pierce leads another Celtics comeback in Game 5
Paul Pierce scored 21 points, 16 in the second quarter as the Boston Celtics sliced a 19-point deficit to three by the half, and trail the Lakers 55-52 at halftime of Game 5 of the NBA Finals.
Rondo in, Perkins out for Game 5
The Boston Celtics took the court for Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Sunday night with point guard Rajon Rondo, but without center Kendrick Perkins.
Rivers: Perkins and Rondo will start Game 5
Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers said Saturday center Kendrick Perkins and point guard Rajon Rondo will start Game 5 of the NBA Finals despite injuries.
Recap: LA Lakers vs. Boston
The Boston Celtics used their defense to generate one of the greatest comebacks in playoff history and now stand one win from their first championship since 1986.
Perkins leaves Game 4
Boston Celtics center Kendrick Perkins left Game 4 of the NBA Finals in the third quarter with a strained left shoulder.
Lakers surge to big halftime lead in Game 4
The Los Angeles Lakers are well on their way to tying the NBA Finals, while keeping their impressive home winning streak alive.
Rondo starts Game 4 despite ankle injury
Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo started Thursday's Game 4 of the NBA Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers after leaving Tuesday's contest in the third quarter with a bone bruise to his left ankle.
Rondo misses practice due to ankle injury
Celtics starting point guard Rajon Rondo didn't practice Wednesday, one night after leaving Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Lakers with an injury to his left ankle.
Recap: LA Lakers vs. Boston
Kobe Bryant poured in 36 points -- 10 in the fourth quarter -- as the Los Angeles Lakers continued their home court dominance with an 87-81 win over the Boston Celtics in Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
Celtics' Rondo leaves game
Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo left early in the third quarter of Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Lakers with an apparent injury to his left ankle.
Bryant, Lakers lead Game 3 at the half
Kobe Bryant leads all scorers with 19 points on 6-of-10 shooting, and the Los Angeles Lakers took a 43-37 lead into halftime of Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
Recap: Boston vs. LA Lakers
In what had been a blowout with under eight minutes remaining, the Boston Celtics denied the Los Angeles Lakers one of the most incredible comebacks in playoff history, holding on for a 108-102 win in Game 2 of the NBA Finals.
Pierce leads Boston to big lead at half of Game 2
Paul Pierce shook off the effects of a knee injury to score 16 points, and the Celtics have Kobe Bryant in foul trouble, all while holding a 54-42 lead over the Los Angeles Lakers at the half of Game 2 of the NBA Finals.
Pierce okay for Game 2; Perkins game-time decision
Despite a sprained right knee, Boston forward Paul Pierce is expected to start Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers Sunday night, but Celtics center Kendrick Perkins is a game- time decision with a sprained left ankle.
Pierce says he's "definitely" expecting to play Game 2
Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce said on Saturday he's "definitely" expecting to play Sunday in Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers, despite a knee injury he suffered in the series-opener.
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