Kendrick Perkins’s familiar scowl back in NBA Finals

The former Celtics fan favorite has brought defense, rebounding, and toughness to the Thunder, as well as championship experience.

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GAME 7 | HEAT 101, CELTICS 88

Celtics bow out to Heat in Game 7 

Boston and the Big Three went down fighting, their improbable, overachieving playoff run ended with a 101-88 loss to the Miami Heat.

GAME 5 | CELTICS 94, HEAT 90

Celtics win Game 5, push Heat to brink

The Celtics took a 94-90 victory and the lead in the series with a chance to close things out in Game 6 at TD Garden Thursday night.

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Celtics have made it a series with Heat

After Game 2, I was satisfied the Celtics had done themselves proud with their effort. But now, they’re just two games from the NBA Finals.

GAME 4 | CELTICS 93, HEAT 91

Celtics beat the Heat, even series

The Celtics were resourceful enough to put together a 93-91 overtime victory in Game 4 at TD Garden and tie the Eastern Conference finals, 2-2.

GAME 2: HEAT 115, CELTICS 111 | OT

Celtics improve, but can’t beat Heat in Game 2 

- Rajon Rondo had 44 points, 10 assists and 8 rebounds, but the Celtics will take a two-game disadvantage into Friday’s Game 3 in Boston.

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76ERS 82, CELTICS 75

Celtics can’t finish off Sixers

- The Celtics shot poorly but somehow stayed in contention until the final minutes. Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals is Saturday.

FROM THE ARCHIVES | PHOTOS

Celtics in the NBA playoffs

- This selection from our archives looks back at the 1960s and 1970s, when Celtics championships seemed as expected as snow in December or fireworks on the Fourth of July.

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Pierce gives Celtics a game for the ages

- When history examines Celtics playoff performances, Pierce’s output in Game 2 against the Hawks will stand out as one of the best.

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David Stern: Rajon Rondo ‘obviously bumped’ official

- The NBA commissioner said it was clear to him the Celtics guard’s contact with referee Marc Davis wasn’t incidental in Sunday night’s game.