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Kemba Walker drives past multiple 76ers during the first half Saturday.

Jimmy Butler's game-winning 3 spoils Kemba Walker's 60-point performance

Jayson Tatum shoots against Rudy Gobert during the second half Saturday.

Celtics struggle offensively in 98-86 loss to Jazz

Gordon Hayward played a season-high 39 minutes on Friday in the Celtics' 123-116 win over the Toronto Raptors.

Gordon Hayward is no longer on a minutes restriction

Boston Celtics forward Daniel Theis sits on the sideline in a boot, out with a plantar fascia tear, during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons, Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2018, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)

Daniel Theis debuted a new hairdo at practice this week November 16, 2018 | 10:52 AM

FILE - In this Friday, Nov. 2, 2018 file photo, Brooklyn Nets forward Joe Harris guards Houston Rockets forward Carmelo Anthony (7) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in New York. Carmelo Anthony is done in Houston. Rockets general manager Daryl Morey released a statement Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018 saying the team is “parting ways” with Anthony and “working toward a resolution.” (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)

Carmelo Anthony and the Houston Rockets are 'parting ways' November 15, 2018 | 11:42 PM

Kevin Durant

Glen Davis thinks Kevin Durant will sign with the Celtics November 15, 2018 | 2:18 PM

Boston Celtics' Gordon Hayward before their preseason NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers in Boston Monday, Oct. 9, 2017.

Gordon Hayward says he's willing to do what it takes to help the Celtics win November 14, 2018 | 1:53 PM

Jimmy Butler

What Jimmy Butler had to say in his introductory press conference with the 76ers November 13, 2018 | 4:24 PM

Globetrotters at Gillette Stadium

Watch the Harlem Globetrotters hit ridiculous trick shots all around Gillette Stadium November 13, 2018 | 3:46 PM

Caris LeVert Nets

Nets say Cavis LeVert could return from gruesome foot injury this season November 13, 2018 | 1:39 PM

Jimmy Butler

What the Philadelphia 76ers had to say after trading for Jimmy Butler November 12, 2018 | 6:41 PM

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, left, dribbles past Boston Celtics center Aron Baynes during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018. (

Celtics fall to Blazers 100-94 on the road November 12, 2018 | 12:42 AM

Carmelo Anthony

Rockets GM Daryl Morey denies report that Carmelo Anthony will be waived November 11, 2018 | 6:19 PM

Minnesota Timberwolves reportedly trade Jimmy Butler to Philadelphia 76ers November 10, 2018 | 1:37 PM

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, center, goes up for a basket between Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving, left, and center Aron Baynes in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Nov. 5, 2018, in Denver. The Nuggets won 115-107. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Everything you need to know about the Celtics this week November 9, 2018 | 3:35 PM

Celtics Terry Rozier

Danny Ainge denied the Terry Rozier trade rumors November 8, 2018 | 9:43 AM

Adam Silver

The NBA's All-Star draft will be televised November 7, 2018 | 8:50 PM

PHOENIX, AZ - MARCH 05: Isaiah Thomas #4 and head coach Brad Stevens of the Boston Celtics react during the second half of the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena on March 5, 2017 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Celtics 109-106. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Isaiah Thomas on the Celtics: 'It will always be love' November 6, 2018 | 12:10 PM

Joel Embiid

Brett Brown says 76ers are not yet 'amongst the royalty in the East' November 5, 2018 | 2:42 AM

Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo reacts after hitting a late shot to put his team ahead.

Victor Oladipo's 3-pointer sends Pacers to 102-101 win over Celtics November 3, 2018 | 9:57 PM

BOSTON, MA - NOVEMBER 1: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Boston Celtics drives against Eric Bledsoe #6 of the Milwaukee Bucks at TD Garden on November 1, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts.

Celtics set franchise three-point record in win over Bucks November 2, 2018 | 12:14 AM

What the Milwaukee Bucks are saying about their undefeated start November 1, 2018 | 2:12 AM

Michael Jordan

Michael Jordan had us all fooled with this promo for next week's Patriots game October 29, 2018 | 4:00 PM

The Cavaliers fired coach Tyronn Lue on Saturday.

Cavaliers fire coach Tyronn Lue after 0-6 start October 28, 2018 | 1:51 PM

Celtics forward Gordon Hayward steals the ball from Detroit Pistons guard Reggie Jackson during the first half Saturday.

Celtics win by 20, hand Pistons first loss of season October 27, 2018 | 9:32 PM

Danny Ainge took a lighthearted jab at Bob Cousy early Saturday morning.

Danny Ainge had some fun jokingly roasting Bob Cousy October 27, 2018 | 1:22 AM

Boston Celtics Paul Pierce (R) reacts to Los Angeles Lakers Kobe Bryant in the second half of their NBA basketball game at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts February 9, 2012. REUTERS/Jessica Rinaldi (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASKETBALL)

Paul Pierce responded to Kobe Bryant's comments about his 'heft' October 26, 2018 | 5:34 PM

Boston, MA 05/06/09: Boston Celtics radio play by play man Sean Grande is shown courtside at the TD Banknorth Garden, prior to a second round 2009 NBA Playoff game between the Boston Celtics and the Orlando Magic. (Jim Davis/Globe Staff) section:sports slug:celts07

This Celtics announcer and CBS morning show host are getting married October 26, 2018 | 3:00 PM

San Antonio Spurs guard DeMar DeRozan, right, shoots as Los Angeles Lakers forward Johnathan Williams defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Oct. 22, 2018, in Los Angeles. The Spurs won 143-142. (

NBA scoring is way up so far this season October 24, 2018 | 11:58 AM

Chris Paul, LeBron James, Rajon Rondo

NBA suspends Ingram, Rondo, Paul in Lakers-Rockets dustup October 21, 2018 | 7:31 PM

Chris Paul, LeBron James, Rajon Rondo

Rajon Rondo, Chris Paul exchange punches October 21, 2018 | 2:59 AM

Celtics forward Jayson Tatum gestures after scoring a 3-point goal during the first half Saturday against the Knicks.

Jayson Tatum scores 24 points, Celtics edge Knicks 103-101 October 20, 2018 | 10:19 PM

Celtics forward Gordon Hayward drives to the basket as Raptors guard Kyle Lowry defends during first-half action Friday. Hayward won't play Saturday against the Knicks.

Gordon Hayward's absence against Knicks was not planned October 20, 2018 | 2:57 PM