Kyle Hightower
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Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.
Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.
The New England Patriots are still in good position to win the AFC East. But the Buffalo Bills made sure it would have to happen on another day, against a different opponent.
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Bills rally from 21-point deficit to beat Patriots 35-31, stay alive in AFC East race
The Buffalo Bills have kept themselves in the race for the AFC East title. Josh Allen threw three touchdown passes, and James Cook ran for two TDs and caught another as Buffalo rallied from a 21-0 def...
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December 14, 2025 at 10:43 PM
The New England Patriots are still in good position to win the AFC East. But the Buffalo Bills made sure it would have to happen on another day, against a different opponent.
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the New England Patriots became the first NFL team to reach 11 wins this season.
They also left no doubt about the gulf between them and the New York Giants at the moment.
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They also left no doubt about the gulf between them and the New York Giants at the moment.
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Drake Maye passes for 2 TDs, Patriots become 1st team to 11 wins, defeating Giants 33-15
Drake Maye passed for two touchdowns, and the New England Patriots became the first NFL team to reach 11 wins this season with a 33-15 victory over the New York Giants.
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December 2, 2025 at 5:42 AM
the New England Patriots became the first NFL team to reach 11 wins this season.
They also left no doubt about the gulf between them and the New York Giants at the moment.
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They also left no doubt about the gulf between them and the New York Giants at the moment.
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The Patriots were prepared to give coach Mike Vrabel time to establish a new culture for a team that had won just four games in each of the last two seasons.
He already has New England sitting atop the league in his first year.
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He already has New England sitting atop the league in his first year.
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TreVeyon Henderson scores 3 TDs, Patriots beat Jets 27-14 for 8th straight win
The New England Patriots are winners of eight straight games. Rookie TreVeyon Henderson rushed for two touchdowns and made a TD catch as the Patriots beat the New York Jets 27-14 on Thursday night.
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November 14, 2025 at 5:19 AM
The Patriots were prepared to give coach Mike Vrabel time to establish a new culture for a team that had won just four games in each of the last two seasons.
He already has New England sitting atop the league in his first year.
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He already has New England sitting atop the league in his first year.
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Another big Sho: Ohtani hits 2 homers, ties record with 4 extra-base hits in World Series Game 3
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Another big Sho: Ohtani hits 2 homers, ties record with 4 extra-base hits in World Series Game 3
Shohei Ohtani homered twice and tied a 119-year-old major league record with four extra-base hits in Game 3 of the World Series.
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October 28, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Another big Sho: Ohtani hits 2 homers, ties record with 4 extra-base hits in World Series Game 3
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BREAKING: Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat’s Terry Rozier arrested in connection with sports betting probe, AP sources say.
Miami Heat’s Rozier, Trail Blazers' Billups arrested in federal gambling probe, sources say
Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups have been arrested in connection with a federal investigation into illegal sports betting, two people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Thursday.
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October 23, 2025 at 12:50 PM
BREAKING: Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat’s Terry Rozier arrested in connection with sports betting probe, AP sources say.
Damn. Part of the soundtrack of my youth. RIP, brother.
D'Angelo, the Grammy-winning R&B singer recognized by his raspy yet smooth voice and for garnering mainstream attention with the shirtless "Untitled (How Does It Feel) " music video, has died.
D’Angelo, Grammy-winning R&B singer who became an icon with ‘Untitled (How Does It Feel),’ dies
D’Angelo, the Grammy-winning R&B singer recognized by his raspy yet smooth voice and for garnering mainstream attention with the shirtless “Untitled (How Does It Feel)” music video, has died.
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October 14, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Damn. Part of the soundtrack of my youth. RIP, brother.
Almost nothing went right for the New England Patriots during their loss to Pittsburgh last week.
There wasn’t much that didn’t work in their win over Carolina on Sunday.
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There wasn’t much that didn’t work in their win over Carolina on Sunday.
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Marcus Jones' 87-yard punt return TD sparks Patriots offense in 42-13 romp over Panthers
Marcus Jones had an 87-yard punt return for a touchdown, Drake Maye added two touchdown passes and ran for another, and the New England Patriots rolled to a 42-13 win over the Carolina Panthers.
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September 28, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Almost nothing went right for the New England Patriots during their loss to Pittsburgh last week.
There wasn’t much that didn’t work in their win over Carolina on Sunday.
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There wasn’t much that didn’t work in their win over Carolina on Sunday.
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“I never got an NBA ring. ... But I know what I gave to the game.”
Carmelo Anthony learned tough lessons coming of age playing basketball on playgrounds in Brooklyn and Baltimore.
It culminated with him becoming one of the sports’ most decorated players ever.
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Carmelo Anthony learned tough lessons coming of age playing basketball on playgrounds in Brooklyn and Baltimore.
It culminated with him becoming one of the sports’ most decorated players ever.
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Melo says 'I know what I gave to the game' in night of tears, memories for 2025 Hall of Fame class
Carmelo Anthony tied the tough lessons he learned coming of age playing basketball on the playgrounds of Brooklyn and Baltimore to him becoming one of the sports’ purest scorers and most decorated pla...
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September 7, 2025 at 1:52 AM
“I never got an NBA ring. ... But I know what I gave to the game.”
Carmelo Anthony learned tough lessons coming of age playing basketball on playgrounds in Brooklyn and Baltimore.
It culminated with him becoming one of the sports’ most decorated players ever.
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Carmelo Anthony learned tough lessons coming of age playing basketball on playgrounds in Brooklyn and Baltimore.
It culminated with him becoming one of the sports’ most decorated players ever.
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“This statue isn’t just for Pats fans. It’ll also give all the Jets fans something to throw their beers at as they leave the stadium every year.”
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Patriots unveil statue of Tom Brady, QB who led them to 6 Super Bowl wins, before exhibition opener
Tom Brady's statue, weighing six tons and standing 17 feet tall, has been unveiled outside the New England Patriots' stadium.
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August 9, 2025 at 12:16 AM
“This statue isn’t just for Pats fans. It’ll also give all the Jets fans something to throw their beers at as they leave the stadium every year.”
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Boston Celtics president Brad Stevens has said throughout the offseason that that team wanted Joe Mazzulla to be its coach for a long time.
It made that more than a proclamation Friday, announcing it has signed Mazzulla to a multi-year contract extension.
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It made that more than a proclamation Friday, announcing it has signed Mazzulla to a multi-year contract extension.
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Boston Celtics sign coach Joe Mazzulla to a multi-year contract extension
Boston Celtics president Brad Stevens has said throughout the offseason that that team wanted Joe Mazzulla to be its coach for a long time.
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August 8, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Boston Celtics president Brad Stevens has said throughout the offseason that that team wanted Joe Mazzulla to be its coach for a long time.
It made that more than a proclamation Friday, announcing it has signed Mazzulla to a multi-year contract extension.
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It made that more than a proclamation Friday, announcing it has signed Mazzulla to a multi-year contract extension.
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Tom Brady left his imprint all over the New England Patriots’ record books during his stellar two-decade run with the team.
Now, he is set to become the first player in franchise history to be honored with a statue.
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Now, he is set to become the first player in franchise history to be honored with a statue.
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Bronze statue of Tom Brady to be unveiled before Patriots' exhibition opener
Tom Brady left his imprint all over the New England Patriots’ record books during his stellar two-decade run with the team.
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August 8, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Tom Brady left his imprint all over the New England Patriots’ record books during his stellar two-decade run with the team.
Now, he is set to become the first player in franchise history to be honored with a statue.
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Now, he is set to become the first player in franchise history to be honored with a statue.
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A championship window seemed to be closing when the Boston Celtics left Madison Square Garden earlier this week on the heels of Jayson Tatum's devastating injury.
The defending NBA champions are back in New York, and certainly not out.
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The defending NBA champions are back in New York, and certainly not out.
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Celtics back in New York for Game 6 days after Tatum's injury and try to tie series against Knicks
Jayson Tatum had just been carried off the court with a season-ending injury minutes before the Celtics were pushed to the brink of elimination when they played at Madison Square Garden earlier this w...
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May 16, 2025 at 4:44 PM
A championship window seemed to be closing when the Boston Celtics left Madison Square Garden earlier this week on the heels of Jayson Tatum's devastating injury.
The defending NBA champions are back in New York, and certainly not out.
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The defending NBA champions are back in New York, and certainly not out.
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How important is Jaylen Brown to Celtics' hopes of coming back against the Knicks? In his 192 minutes played in the series, the Celtics have outscored the Knicks by 60 pts. With Brown off the court (48 min) the Knicks outscored the Celtics by 25 points.
Jayson Tatum in 4 games, on: +12, off: -2
Jayson Tatum in 4 games, on: +12, off: -2
May 15, 2025 at 4:05 PM
How important is Jaylen Brown to Celtics' hopes of coming back against the Knicks? In his 192 minutes played in the series, the Celtics have outscored the Knicks by 60 pts. With Brown off the court (48 min) the Knicks outscored the Celtics by 25 points.
Jayson Tatum in 4 games, on: +12, off: -2
Jayson Tatum in 4 games, on: +12, off: -2
Before the Celtics took the floor without their biggest star on a night they had to win, Joe Mazzulla implored his players to just pour everything they had into winning one game.
They did, and the defending NBA champions earned another chance to extend their season.
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They did, and the defending NBA champions earned another chance to extend their season.
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White scores 34 to help Celtics stave off elimination with 127-102 Game 5 win over Knicks
Derrick White had 34 points, including seven 3-pointers, to lead the Boston Celtics to a 127-102 Game 5 win over the New York Knicks on Wednesday night that kept them alive in the Eastern Conference s...
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May 15, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Before the Celtics took the floor without their biggest star on a night they had to win, Joe Mazzulla implored his players to just pour everything they had into winning one game.
They did, and the defending NBA champions earned another chance to extend their season.
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They did, and the defending NBA champions earned another chance to extend their season.
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When Jayson Tatum toppled to the court, writhing and grabbing at his right foot late in the Celtics’ Eastern Conference semifinals Game 4 loss to the New York Knicks, it looked like a season-altering injury.
Boston's worst fears are now confirmed.
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Boston's worst fears are now confirmed.
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Tatum to miss remainder of playoffs after Achilles tendon surgery, imperiling Celtics' repeat hopes
The Boston Celtics say star Jayson Tatum had surgery to repair a ruptured right Achilles tendon that will sideline him for the remainder of the playoffs.
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May 13, 2025 at 9:41 PM
When Jayson Tatum toppled to the court, writhing and grabbing at his right foot late in the Celtics’ Eastern Conference semifinals Game 4 loss to the New York Knicks, it looked like a season-altering injury.
Boston's worst fears are now confirmed.
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Boston's worst fears are now confirmed.
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Jayson Tatum was carried off the court with a lower right leg injury with 2:58 remaining in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Monday night.
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Jayson Tatum carried off floor with right leg injury late in Celtics' loss in Game 4 to Knicks
Jayson Tatum was carried off the court with a lower right leg injury with 2:58 remaining in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Monday night.
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May 13, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Jayson Tatum was carried off the court with a lower right leg injury with 2:58 remaining in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Monday night.
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For the second straight game, the New York Knicks found themselves in a hole the Boston Celtics have rarely let teams out of this season.
The Knicks again found a way — almost the same way, in fact — to pull off the improbable against the defending champions.
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The Knicks again found a way — almost the same way, in fact — to pull off the improbable against the defending champions.
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Knicks take a 2-0 lead over the Celtics after coming from 20 down again to win 91-90
Mikal Bridges scored all of his 14 points in the fourth quarter before making his second straight game-clinching steal, and the New York Knicks overcame a 20-point deficit again to beat the Boston Cel...
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May 8, 2025 at 3:36 AM
For the second straight game, the New York Knicks found themselves in a hole the Boston Celtics have rarely let teams out of this season.
The Knicks again found a way — almost the same way, in fact — to pull off the improbable against the defending champions.
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The Knicks again found a way — almost the same way, in fact — to pull off the improbable against the defending champions.
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The Knicks grew accustomed to facing big deficits against the Celtics this season.
New York faced another one to open its Eastern Conference semifinal matchup against the defending NBA champions. This time, the Knicks found a way to overcome it.
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New York faced another one to open its Eastern Conference semifinal matchup against the defending NBA champions. This time, the Knicks found a way to overcome it.
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Knicks come from 20 down, beat Celtics 108-105 in OT as Bridges' steal preserves Game 1 win
Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby each scored 29 points before Mikal Bridges stole the ball from Jaylen Brown with a second left in overtime, and the New York Knicks stunned the Boston Celtics 108-105 in G...
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May 6, 2025 at 3:16 AM
The Knicks grew accustomed to facing big deficits against the Celtics this season.
New York faced another one to open its Eastern Conference semifinal matchup against the defending NBA champions. This time, the Knicks found a way to overcome it.
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New York faced another one to open its Eastern Conference semifinal matchup against the defending NBA champions. This time, the Knicks found a way to overcome it.
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The Boston Celtics are a step closer to repeating as NBA champions.
And they showed they have a path to getting there that doesn’t revolve around them just making a bunch of 3-pointers.
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And they showed they have a path to getting there that doesn’t revolve around them just making a bunch of 3-pointers.
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Celtics adapted to Magic's physicality in 1st-round win. Rest is focus with Knicks or Pistons next
The Boston Celtics are a step closer to defending the NBA title they won last season. And they showed they don't have to rely just on 3-pointers to do it.
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April 30, 2025 at 4:57 PM
The Boston Celtics are a step closer to repeating as NBA champions.
And they showed they have a path to getting there that doesn’t revolve around them just making a bunch of 3-pointers.
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And they showed they have a path to getting there that doesn’t revolve around them just making a bunch of 3-pointers.
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With blood pouring from his forehead as he ran off the court, and a towel pressed against the wound as he headed to the locker room, Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis couldn't help but smile.
A little blood wasn't going to stop him.
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A little blood wasn't going to stop him.
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Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis elbowed in forehead, gushes blood, returns to finish win over Magic
Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis went to the locker room with a gash on his forehead but returned to shoot a pair of free throws and to the game after taking an elbow from Goga Bitadze of the Magic.
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April 24, 2025 at 3:40 AM
With blood pouring from his forehead as he ran off the court, and a towel pressed against the wound as he headed to the locker room, Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis couldn't help but smile.
A little blood wasn't going to stop him.
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A little blood wasn't going to stop him.
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As it became evident that All-Star Jayson Tatum would have to sit out Game 2 of the Celtics’ playoffs series against the Magic, Jaylen Brown wanted coach Joe Mazzulla to know something.
“He came in saying he was going to do everything it takes to win."
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“He came in saying he was going to do everything it takes to win."
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Jaylen Brown scores 36 as Celtics beat Magic 109-100 without Jayson Tatum
Jaylen Brown had 36 points and 10 rebounds, Kristaps Porzingis returned to the game after getting a bloody gash to the forehead and finished with 20 points, and the Boston Celtics beat the Orlando Mag...
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April 24, 2025 at 3:33 AM
As it became evident that All-Star Jayson Tatum would have to sit out Game 2 of the Celtics’ playoffs series against the Magic, Jaylen Brown wanted coach Joe Mazzulla to know something.
“He came in saying he was going to do everything it takes to win."
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“He came in saying he was going to do everything it takes to win."
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Celtics star Jayson Tatum missed the first playoff game of his career , sitting out with a bone bruise in his right wrist as Boston hosted Orlando in Game 2 of their 1st-round series.
Tatum has appeared in the playoffs in each of his 8 seasons, playing in all 114 games.
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Tatum has appeared in the playoffs in each of his 8 seasons, playing in all 114 games.
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Jayson Tatum misses 1st career playoff game with wrist injury as Celtics host Magic in Game 2
Celtics star Jayson Tatum will miss the first playoff game of his career with a bone bruise in his right wrist when Boston hosts the Orlando Magic in Game 2 of the teams’ Eastern Conference first-roun...
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April 23, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Celtics star Jayson Tatum missed the first playoff game of his career , sitting out with a bone bruise in his right wrist as Boston hosted Orlando in Game 2 of their 1st-round series.
Tatum has appeared in the playoffs in each of his 8 seasons, playing in all 114 games.
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Tatum has appeared in the playoffs in each of his 8 seasons, playing in all 114 games.
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