The Celtics handled the Magic's physical challenge and now get some critical days off to recover before the second round.

Jalyen Brown is focused after the Celtics defeated the Magic in Game 5 on Tuesday night to advance in the NBA playoffs ...

Jamal Murray erupted for 43 points and Russell Westbrook chipped in 21 in his return from a foot injury, sparking the Nuggets ...

Tyrese Haliburton scored 26 points, including the go-ahead layup with 1.4 seconds remaining in overtime, and the Indiana ...

The Celtics showed why they are the reigning champion with an epic second half performance in Game 5 to close out the series ...

The Celtics will face the winner of the first-round series between the Knicks and the Pistons, which New York leads, 3-2.

The crew broke down the NBA's winners and losers on Tuesday night as the Indiana Pacers, Detroit Pistons and Denver Nuggets ...

Of the 288 NBA playoff series that were 3-1 at some point, only 35 times was a Game 7 even forced, and only 13 times did the ...

When Magic star Paolo Banchero went to the bench with five fouls, the Boston Celtics pulled away and cruised into the Eastern ...

Sharpening their skills against an elite defensive team was not the most enjoyable way to spend the first round, but it was ...

The Boston Celtics reminded the NBA world why they're the defending champions on Tuesday, as they beat the Orlando Magic ...