A lesser victory may be more worthwhile to Boston.
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Clippers beat Celtics in Rivers’ return to Boston
That’s two ‘reunion’ losses in a row as the Celtics fall, 96-88, to Doc Rivers and his new team.
Former Celtics coach returning to Garden for first visit with Clippers
Doc Rivers has Los Angeles atop its division while Boston is also leading the East.
Pierce, KG victorious in first game against Celtics
Deron Williams scores 25 to lead the Brooklyn Nets past Boston, 104-96.
NBA Roundup: Celtics embarrass Knicks, 114-73
Boston posts the most lopsided victory in the NBA this season.
Humphries leads Celtics over Nuggets
The little-used Celtic shows what he can do when given the chance.
Celtics hold on to top Bucks, 108-100
Jordan Crawford poured in 25 points to lift Boston to the victory.
NBA roundup: Bucks down Celtics again
Milwaukee has three wins this season, two against Boston.
Green’s 31 lifts rolling Celtics to another victory
Boston won for the third time in four games, and now has the most wins in the struggling Atlantic Division.
NBA roundup: Celtics fall to Grizzlies
Boston trails early and never really comes close.