Celtics lose more ground in playoff race as big comeback falls short
Boston is in danger of having to go to the play-in tournament after losing to Miami, 130-124.
By KYLE HIGHTOWERAssociated Press
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Jimmy Butler of the Heat drives past Aaron Nesmith during Miami’s 130-124 win over the Celtics on Sunday at TD Garden.
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BOSTON Jimmy Butler had 26 points and 11 assists to help the Miami Heat hold off the Boston Celtics 130-124 Sunday as the teams fight for position in the tight Eastern Conference playoff race.
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LaVine, White score 25 as Bulls beat Celtics 121-99
By ANDREW SELIGMANMay 8, 2021 GMT
CHICAGO (AP) Zach LaVine and Coby White each scored 25 points and the Chicago Bulls overcame a big effort by Kemba Walker to beat the Boston Celtics 121-99 on Friday night.
With their playoff hopes fading and fans at the United Center for the first time this season, the Bulls had their way with the Celtics. They led by 21 in the third quarter and put this one away after Boston got within eight in the fourth, scoring 12 straight.
Chicago pulled within three games of Washington and 3 1/2 of Indiana for the final spots in the Eastern Conference play-in tournament with five to play. The Wizards and Pacers were off Friday.
Zach LaVine, Coby White score 25 as Bulls beat Celtics 121-99
Boston Celtics guard Kemba Walker, right, shoots as Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic and center Daniel Theis watch the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Chicago, Friday, May 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) Nam Y. Huh
Fans watch an NBA basketball game between the Boston Celtics and the Chicago Bulls in Chicago, Friday, May 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) Nam Y. Huh
Chicago Bulls forward Lauri Markkanen, right, shoots against Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard and center Tristan Thompson (13) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Chicago, Friday, May 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) Nam Y. Huh
LaVine, White score 25 as Bulls beat Celtics
Zach LaVine and Coby White each scored 25 points and the Chicago Bulls overcame a big effort by Kemba Walker to beat the Boston Celtics 121-99 on Friday night.
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CHICAGO Zach LaVine and Coby White each scored 25 points and the Chicago Bulls overcame a big effort by Kemba Walker to beat the Boston Celtics 121-99 on Friday night.
With their playoff hopes fading and fans at the United Center for the first time this season, the Bulls had their way with the Celtics. They led by 21 in the third quarter and put this one away after Boston got within eight in the fourth, scoring 12 straight.
Celtics fall to Bulls, eyeing NBA play-in tournament Share Updated: 11:04 PM EDT May 7, 2021 Nam Y. Huh Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine, right, dunks past Boston Celtics center Tristan Thompson during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Chicago, Friday, May 7, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) SOURCE: Nam Y. Huh Share Updated: 11:04 PM EDT May 7, 2021 Zach LaVine and Coby White each scored 25 points and the Chicago Bulls overcame a big effort by Kemba Walker to beat the Boston Celtics 121-99 on Friday night.With their playoff hopes fading and fans at the United Center for the first time this season, the Bulls had their way with the Celtics. They led by 21 in the third quarter and put this one away after Boston got within eight in the fourth, scoring 12 straight.Chicago pulled within three games of Washington and 3 1/2 of Indiana for the final spots in the Eastern Conference play-in tournament with five to