Basketball

Sixers aim for bright lights against Knicks… and celebrities too

For the second consecutive spring, Canal Street will be transformed into a “playoff hub,” becoming a car-free zone for fans to gather before and during home playoff games for the Celtics and Bruins.

The businesses near TD Garden are hoping for extended playoff runs from the Celtics and Bruins to maximize economic productivity, while police are cautioning fans to watch out for counterfeit tickets.

PHILADELPHIA — Upon the arrival of Buddy Hield through a three-way trade, Sixers general manager Daryl Morey expressed great excitement, considering the addition of a skilled three-point shooter to be a big win. "We believe we acquired the best player who was traded at the trade deadline," Morey stated. Regardless of Morey's current beliefs, the truth is Hield is going through a rough period after a good start. He came into Tuesday night's home game against the Pistons shooting 40 percent from three-point range over 11 NBA seasons, but has only managed 31.9 percent from long distance in the last 10 games. Hield averaged just […]

Derrick White has the stats to back up another selection to the All-Defensive team, but the Celtics guard isn’t the one to promote himself.

Xavier Tillman’s game-winner with seven seconds left was the difference as the Celtics survived over the Kings in a wild ending.