Boston Celtics again frustrate Cleveland Cavaliers, grab 2-0 lead as Eastern Conference finals turns chippy

BOSTON — The chant went up at TD Garden soon after Al Horford went down. As ugly as J.R. Smith’s two-handed shove to Horford’s back looked deep into the fourth quarter of the Boston Celtics’ eventual 107-94 victory Tuesday night, that’s how vulgar the ruckus raised by the arena’s most boisterous fans sounded. The chorus …

L2M Report: Correct non-call on Harden's late 3-pointer in Game 1

The NBA’s Last-Two Minute report says there were three incorrect non-calls in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals between the Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets. However, the 3-pointer that James Harden took with 10.1 seconds left that could have tied the game was ruled a correct non-call by the NBA. Per the NBA’s …

Report: Cavs to interview Blazers assistants in search for coach

CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cavaliers’ coaching search will venture into the Pacific Northwest. Cleveland plans to interview Portland assistants Nate Tibbetts and David Vanterpool for its coaching job, a person familiar with the team’s plans told The Associated Press on Tuesday. The Cavs have received permission to speak with Tibbetts and Vanterpool, said the person …