Avery Bradley

Reigning NBA champion Miami pushed the second-longest win streak in NBA history to 23 games with a 105-103 victory at Boston that gave the historic run its toughest test.

Gerald Henderson scored a career-high 35 points, going 12-of-12 in free throw attempts, as the Charlotte Bobcats snapped a 10-game losing streak by beating Boston 100-74.

The Boston Celtics coped admirably without suspended point guard Rajon Rondo as Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett came through in a 102-96 NBA victory over the New York Knicks.

NBA Most Valuable Player LeBron James and veteran Dwyane Wade are firing on all cylinders as the Miami Heat seek a return to the NBA Finals when they face Boston for the Eastern Conference title.

Brandon Bass scored a game-high 27 points as the Boston Celtics defeated Philadelphia 101-85 in crucial game five to take a 3-2 lead in their best-of-seven Eastern Conference series.

Paul Pierce scored 27 points and Kevin Garnett added 24 as the Boston Celtics beat LeBron James and the Miami Heat 115-107, their second victory over the Heat in less than a fortnight.

(Reuters) - The Boston Celtics forced the Orlando Magic into a franchise-worst offensive performance in 87-56 rout on Monday, despite the home team missing several key players.

Tentative agreement is reached on an NBA labor deal. A1

Who among us thought there would even be a Year 4 for this core group, let alone a Year 5? There would be a three-year window for Big Three II; isn't that what we all thought? With needed help from seasoned auxiliary players James Posey, Eddie House, and P.J. Brown, plus the rapid development of Rajon Rondo into a major point guard force, they brought home championship No. 17 in Year 1, giving local fans one of the truly great seasons in the Celtics' storied history.

Who among us thought there even would be a Year 4 for this core group, let alone a Year 5? There would be a three-year window for Big Three II; isn't that what we all thought? With needed help from seasoned auxiliary players James Posey, Eddie House, and P.J. Brown, plus the rapid development of Rajon Rondo into a major point guard force, they brought home championship No. 17 in Year 1, giving local fans one of the truly great seasons in the Celtics' storied history.

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The Chicago Bulls locked up the top playoff seed thanks to a San Antonio loss, while Sacramento fans protested a possible Kings' move by refusing to leave their seats after defeat to the Los Angeles Lakers.

Celtics sign top draft pick Avery Bradley, guard from Texas. The Boston Celtics have signed top draft pick Avery Bradley.

Celtics top draft pick to have ankle 'scoped,' will miss summer league. Celtics general manager Danny Ainge says top draft pick Avery Bradley will have a "scope" on his left ankle and be sidelined 6-to-8 weeks.

Celtics top draft pick to have ankle 'scoped,' will miss summer league. Celtics general manager Danny Ainge says top draft pick Avery Bradley will have a "scope" on his left ankle and be sidelined 6-to-8 weeks.

Rondo Redux: Celtics pick Texas G Avery Bradley with 19th pick in NBA draft. Soon after the Boston Celtics' season ended ? on the last day possible ? Doc Rivers finally got a chance to sit down with general manager Danny Ainge and discuss the draft that was just a week away.

LaceDarius Dunn goes for 17 points in second half, No. 21 Baylor beats Texas 86-67 in Big 12. LaceDarius Dunn, benched with three quick fouls in the first half, rebounded with 17 of his 19 points after intermission and No. 21 Baylor made it three in a row over Texas this season with an 86-67 victory Thursday night in the Big 12 quarterfinals.

Texas takes long fall from No. 1 to unranked, March still brings hope to underachieving team. The Texas Longhorns have taken a long, hard fall from No. 1.

Dexter Pittman has 16 points, 8 rebounds to lead No. 21 Texas to 69-59 win over Oklahoma State. Dexter Pittman had 16 points and eight rebounds and free-falling No. 21 Texas got a much-needed 69-59 win over Oklahoma State on Wednesday night.

No. 15 Texas holds off 11-point, one-player scoring spurt to beat Texas Tech 71-67. Gary Johnson scored a career-high 22 points to lead No. 15 Texas to a 71-67 victory over Texas Tech on Saturday.