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Celtics Coach Brad Stevens promoted to replace Danny Ainge in major shakeup

by JIMMY GOLEN Associated Press June 2, 2021June 2, 2021

The search is on for a new coach in Boston after Danny Ainge steps down as head of basketball operations and Coach Brad Stevens leaves his position to take over.

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Brooklyn finishes off Celtics with 123-109 win in Game 5

by Associated Press June 1, 2021June 1, 2021

James Harden has a triple-double as the Nets advance to the second round against Milwaukee.

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Celtics notebook: Fan who tossed water bottle at Kyrie Irving charged

by News service report May 31, 2021

Cole Buckley, 21, has been charged with assault, while another fan is charged with assaulting a police officer in a separate incident.

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Tom Caron: Return of crowds in Boston is reason for cheer – and dismay

by TOM CARON May 31, 2021May 31, 2021

An increase in fans provided a spark for the Red Sox and Bruins, but the weekend was marred by an ugly incident at the Celtics-Nets game.

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Celtics pushed to brink as Nets’ stars dominate in Game 4 win

by JIMMY GOLEN Associated Press May 30, 2021May 30, 2021

Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving combine fo 81 points, James Harden adds 23 points and 18 rebounds, and Brooklyn takes a 3-1 series lead a 141-126 win.

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Tatum scores 50 as Celtics show signs of life with 125-119 win over Nets

by KEN POWTAK Associated Press May 28, 2021May 28, 2021

Boston recovers from a terrible start – with Jayson Tatum fueling a quick comeback – and trims its deficit to 2-1 in the first-round series.

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Celtics notebook: Tatum expected to play, Walker questionable for Friday’s Game 3 vs. Nets

by News service report May 28, 2021May 28, 2021

Jayson Tatum should be at full strength for Boston on Friday against Brooklyn, but Kemba Walker is bothered by a knee bruise.

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Celtics notebook: Kyrie Irving addresses racism in Boston ahead of Game 3

by News service report May 26, 2021

Kyrie Irving, the former member of the Celtics now with Brooklyn, hopes there will be ‘no belligerence or racism going on, subtle racism’ in Game 3 Friday in Boston.