The Celtics planned to plant their flag atop the NBA by beating

It was supposed to be the Celtics’ night, especially after their dominant performance Wednesday against the Phoenix Suns. But they never got untracked.

Raptors' O.G. Anunoby and Gary Trent Jr. out for Wizards game

Lakers hang a modest banner to celebrate their victory in the NBA's first In-Season Tournament

As It Happens: NBA League

WNBA great Sue Bird: Titles, records and stats

Lakers' LeBron James recalls fun in sun in Miami ahead of facing Heat in NBA Finals

NBA 2022: Power Rankings after week three, analysis, highlights, standings, playoff predictions, every club ranked

Game Day: Wild days in the NBA West – Orange County Register

Celtics reach NBA Finals, hold off Heat 100-96 in Game 7

London pro-Palestinian march passes off peacefully but police clash with far-right protesters –

Celtics often at epicenter of sports, racial issues in Boston – Boston Herald

Miami Heat Fans Eye NBA Finals – Florida National News

NBA 75 book excerpt: 'Dynasties: The 10 G.O.A.T. Teams that Changed the NBA Forever' — The Bill Russell Celtics - The Athletic

Timberwolves lose Derrick Rose to Pistons, Taj Gibson to Knicks – Twin Cities