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Kyrie Irving had 25 points, six rebounds and five assists as Boston built a large cushion and cruised to a 109-98 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday at TD Garden. Terry Rozier scored 15 points and Jaylen Brown and Marcus Morris added 13 apiece for the Celtics. Daniel Theis added 12 points as Boston built a 26-point halftime lead en route to its third straight win following a three-game slide. Continue to Article

February 26, 2018 10:09:pm EST

Golden State Warriors big man Zaza Pachulia has a reputation for being a dirty player, and he added to it on Saturday night with the Oklahoma City Thunder in town. Late in the third quarter with Golden State ahead 75-66, the Thunder’s Russell Westbrook drove toward the basket and missed a shot. The ball caromed toward him, but Golden State’s Nick Young was able to fend off Westbrook for the rebound. Continue to Article

February 25, 2018 12:43:am EST

The Celtics are back from the break and appear to be back on track. Kyrie Irving had 31 points, nine rebounds and eight assists, leading Boston over the New York Knicks 121-112 on Saturday for its second victory in two nights since the All-Star break. ''Certainly we can build off of that but we're not in it for two games, we're in it for the last 23,'' coach Brad Stevens said. Continue to Article

February 24, 2018 11:25:pm EST

Kyrie Irving never shies away from playing under the bright lights of New York City. Irving put on another brilliant show for the fans in basketball's Mecca with 31 points, nine rebounds and eight assists to lead the Boston Celtics past the New York Knicks 121-112 on Saturday night at Madison Square Garden. The first-year Celtic has made lasting memories at the world-famous venue, including his then-career-high 41-point performance against the Knicks while wearing a protective face mask with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2012. Continue to Article

February 24, 2018 10:17:pm EST

The Los Angeles Lakers say they will officially firm up the status of point guard Lonzo Ball on Friday, but the Big Baller Brand is already spreading the word: Ball will return for Friday's game against the Dallas Mavericks. The Big Baller Brand, run by Ball's father, LaVar, announced the news on its Twitter account on Thursday: "Zo returns from injury and will play for the Lakers tomorrow," the tweet read in part. The Lakers said Ball was a full participant in practice Thursday, and coach Luke Walton said the training staff will make the decision. Continue to Article

February 22, 2018 7:47:pm EST