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When Markelle Fultz spent two days in Boston last June visiting the Celtics during the pre-draft process, it felt like home. ''It almost feels like I belong here,'' Fultz said at the time. It turned out to be nothing more than a field trip when the Celtics surprised many and passed on selecting Fultz with the No. 1 overall pick. Continue to Article

May 03, 2018 5:35:am EST

When Markelle Fultz spent two days in Boston last June visiting the Celtics during the pre-draft process, it felt like home. "It almost feels like I belong here," Fultz said at the time. It turned out to be nothing more than a field trip when the Celtics surprised many and passed on selecting Fultz with the No. 1 overall pick. Continue to Article

May 03, 2018 5:34:am EST

Injuries are having a major impact on the NBA playoffs. After Jaylen Brown strained his right hamstring in Boston's Game 7 win over Milwaukee, he all but begged the Celtics doctors and trainers to let him suit up for the start of their Eastern Conference semifinal matchup with Philadelphia. Boston managed to win without him in its 117-101 victory over the sluggish 76ers in Game 1 Monday night, thanks to career nights by Al Horford, Terry Rozier and rookie Jayson Tatum. Continue to Article

May 02, 2018 6:51:pm EST

Taking Game 1 over Philadelphia by a surprisingly comfortable 16-point margin, the Celtics clearly did a lot of things that worked well. "We have to play better defensively," said Celtics coach Brad Stevens. Despite the Celtics win, Philadelphia's Joel Embiid absolutely dominated, finishing with 31 points, 13 rebounds and five assists. Continue to Article

May 02, 2018 6:06:pm EST

The 76ers are currently playing in the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Celtics, putting them closer to a possible return to the NBA Finals. This is the first year the Sixers have been in the playoffs since 2012. Philadelphia has won three championships. Continue to Article

May 02, 2018 2:44:pm EST