Boston’s lead for the No. 3 seed is down to 1 1/2 games to Miami
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Celtics notebook: Bench players playing fewer minutes as Boston gears up for playoffs
As Brad Stevens says, there’s ‘only so many minutes to go around’ and with Kemba Walker ramping up toward full speed there will be even fewer chances for role players.
Celtics build big lead, hold off Trail Blazers
Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown combine for 64 points in a 128-124 win.
Celtics fall to Bucks in their first game of NBA restart
Giannis Antetokounmpo has 36 points and 15 rebounds – and benefits from an overturned call – as Milwaukee beats Boston, 119-112.
Celtics preview: Boston restarts against Milwaukee with focus on defense
The Celtics, stressing solid team defense, are ready to play a countable game for the first time in 20 weeks, and the drive to a title starts with the league-best Bucks.
Celtics notebook: Walker ready to ramp up his role, even without the crowds
Kemba Walker came to Boston with hopes of playing at the Garden in front of rabid Celtics fans in the playoffs, but is dealing with the new reality.
Celtics struggle in first scrimmage
Boston’s starters have trouble finding their rhythm in a 98-84 loss to Oklahoma City.
Celtics could have early edge with one of league’s top defenses
The offense could take a bit more time to come together, but Boston has a solid defensive foundation.
Celtics notebook: Tacko and Boston’s second unit starting to shape up, push starters
Robert Williams, Tacko Fall and the Celtics’ second team are coming together as a unit and providing a needed boost in practice.
Celtics notebook: Boston seems to be ahead of the game as restart looms
Just ask center Enes Kanter, who says “the NBA should be scared because everybody is healthy now, everybody is 100 percent now, and everybody is going at it”