The teams will meet again in Chicago on Saturday night.
Boston Celtics
Veteran Al Horford expanded his game to remain viable in modern NBA
The Celtics center, in his 18th season, says focusing on shooting 3-pointers has extended his career.
Celtics optimistic about injury to Kristap Porzingis
Boston’s center left in the first half of a win over Washington on Sunday with a heel injury.
Celtics defeat Wizards for seventh straight win
Jayson Tatum scored 28 points after missing two of his last four games with an injury.
Celtics Coach Joe Mazzulla credits Luke Kornet as game-changer in win over Pistons
Kornet played just 12 minutes Thursday night, but finished with 12 points and seven rebounds while being disruptive at the defensive end.
Tatum’s absence no problem for Celtics
While Jayson Tatum rests an ailing knee, Peyton Pritchard scores 27 points and adds 10 assists in Boston’s 123-99 win over the Pistons.
Grizzlies beat Celtics 127-121 snapping snap 10-game losing streak in Boston
The Celtics erased a 14-point, third-quarter deficit, taking a 97-94 lead early in the fourth. Memphis rallied and led 117-115 with less than four minutes to play.
Jayson Tatum posts double-double in Celtics’ win over Bucks
Tatum scores 34 points and grabs 10 rebounds in Boston’s 111-105 victory.
Jaylen Brown shows growth in Celtics’ win over Pistons
Jaylen Brown has become a better passer and it makes the defending champions even more dangerous.
Celtics handle Pistons despite Tatum’s absence
With Jayson Tatum out of the lineup, Jaylen Brown and Kristaps Porzingis lead Boston a 130-120 win.