For the Celtics, that series brought more pain than they could have anticipated, with Jayson Tatum’s torn Achilles only worsening the sudden end to a championship defense. Given the opponent, Wednesday’s trip back to the famous arena meant a little extra to the returning Boston players.

Today in Boston Celtics history, Dave Cowens was born in 1948. Cowens played his NCAA ball with the Florida State Seminoles and was taken by the Celtics with the fourth overall selection of the 1970 NBA Draft on the advice of big man legend Bill Russell, despite the fact that the Florida State alum stood only 6-foot-9.

Hugo Gonzalez didn’t have to wait long Friday for his NBA debut as the Celtics faced the Knicks at Madison Square Garden. C’s coach Joe Mazzulla called the rookie’s number midway through the first quarter.

The Boston Celtics and the New York Knicks will tip off Amazon's new NBA on Prime coverage Friday night with a rematch at Madison Square Garden.

Jaylen Brown might decide against searching his own name on social media today. During the Boston Celtics’ loss to the New York Knicks on Friday night, Brown seemingly suffered an

The Celtics allowed 42 points in the second quarter to the Knicks as they couldn't muster a comeback from a 20-point halftime deficit.

After dropping their season opener to the 76ers on Wednesday (Oct. 24), Boston will be doubly motivated to beat a banged-up New York squad.

Celtics rookie Hugo Gonzalez impressed everyone from Joe Mazzulla to Jaylen Brown to Blake Griffin in his “awesome” NBA debut.

Will Celtics pick up Baylor’s option at the end of the month? — Paul D.

Two Boston Celtics alumni have been arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation for their alleged ties to illegal mafia-run gambling schemes.

Simons has an earned rep for being one of the worst heavy-minutes defenders in the NBA. Or at least he had before he was dealt to Boston.