Boston Celtics start strong, but Washington Wizards' third-quarter run helps them even series

WASHINGTON — As far as the Boston Celtics were concerned, it was a first half they could probably live with. After getting blown out in the first quarters of the first three games of their Eastern Conference semifinals series against the Washington Wizards by an aggregate score of 119-70, the Celtics rededicated themselves to coming …

Boston Celtics start strong, but Washington Wizards' third-quarter run helps them even series

WASHINGTON — As far as the Boston Celtics were concerned, it was a first half they could probably live with. After getting blown out in the first quarters of the first three games of their Eastern Conference semifinals series against the Washington Wizards by an aggregate score of 119-70, the Celtics rededicated themselves to coming …

Boston Celtics start strong, but Washington Wizards' third-quarter run helps them even series

WASHINGTON — As far as the Boston Celtics were concerned, it was a first half they could probably live with. After getting blown out in the first quarters of the first three games of their Eastern Conference semifinals series against the Washington Wizards by an aggregate score of 119-70, the Celtics rededicated themselves to coming …

Boston Celtics start strong, but Washington Wizards' third-quarter run helps them even series

WASHINGTON — As far as the Boston Celtics were concerned, it was a first half they could probably live with. After getting blown out in the first quarters of the first three games of their Eastern Conference semifinals series against the Washington Wizards by an aggregate score of 119-70, the Celtics rededicated themselves to coming …

Boston Celtics start strong, but Washington Wizards' third-quarter run helps them even series

WASHINGTON — As far as the Boston Celtics were concerned, it was a first half they could probably live with. After getting blown out in the first quarters of the first three games of their Eastern Conference semifinals series against the Washington Wizards by an aggregate score of 119-70, the Celtics rededicated themselves to coming …

Washington Wizards backup Jason Smith cleared to play vs. Atlanta Hawks

ATLANTA (AP) – Jason Smith is playing for the Washington Wizards in Game 6 of their opening-round playoff series against the Atlanta Hawks. The front-court reserve left the previous game with a bruised left calf and did not return. After getting extensive treatment over the last two days, he’s been cleared to play. Smith’s return …

Isaiah Thomas' career night wills Boston Celtics to OT win over Washington Wizards

BOSTON — “Today is my sister’s birthday,” Isaiah Thomas was saying late Tuesday night. Thomas had scored 53 points, one point short of the Boston Celtics’ postseason record set in 1973 by John Havlicek. He had driven his top-seeded Celtics to a 129-119 overtime win over the Washington Wizards and a 2-0 lead in their …