Celtics Cruise to 7-0

Boston's big three of Garnett, Allen and Pierce total 54 points

(NEWSER) - The last time the Celtics started 30-4 was the 1959-60 season, and they won the NBA title that time. What remains for this year's Boston team isn't known, but they've got to like where they sit after tonight's 86-77 comeback win over the Nets in East Rutherford. Boston held New Jersey to nine points in the fourth, reports the AP. More»

Kidd, New Jersey end losing streak; Miami starts a new one

(NEWSER) - Rasheed Wallace's play on both ends spurred the Pistons to a 110-104 win over a sharp-shooting Pacers team; he had 24 points, 10 boards, and a key block with half a minute remaining to protect the Detroit lead. With Jermaine O'Neal out due to injury, Indiana hit 12 of 24 three-pointers. Also in pro hoops: More»

Joe Johnson's three-pointer with a minute remaining holds up

(NEWSER) - Atlanta just won't let go of its first trip to the postseason in nine years. The playoff team with the worst record did it again to the team with the best mark, forcing an improbable Game 7 with the Boston Celtics, as Joe Johnson hit a crucial 3-pointer with 1:07 remaining and the Hawks held on for a 103-100 victory Friday. More»

(NEWSER) - Takedowns and menacing gestures. Double technicals and flagrant fouls. And the Boston Celtics are heading to Atlanta to try to deliver the knockout punch. Paul Pierce scored a playoff-high 22 points and Ray Allen hit three 3-pointers in the middle of the third quarter Wednesday night to turn back the Hawks' last charge, leading Boston to a hard-fought 110-85 victory over Atlanta More»

Game 1 loss leaves Atlanta winless against Boston this season

(NEWSER) - Ray Allen scored 18 points and Kevin Garnett had 16 as the two newcomers who led the Boston Celtics to the NBA's best record sparked them to a 104-81 win last night in their playoff opener against the Atlanta Hawks. Rookie Al Horford led the Hawks with 20 points and 10 rebounds and Joe Johnson added 19 points. More»