C's-Orlando a biggie on many levels

Injuries, revenge factor, playoff picture pump up Christmas Day matchup.

5-on-5: Celtics-Magic on Christmas

We asked five of our writers five questions about the Christmas Day games in the NBA.

BOSTON - DECEMBER 22: Rajon Rondo #9 of the Boston Celtics passes the ball in the lane against Roy Hibbert #55 of...

Cars on many holiday wish lists

Cars? A plane to get away on? What are Boston athletes wishing for this holiday season?

Perkins keeping up with Jefferson

Kendrick Perkins able to stand toe to toe with old friend Al Jefferson.

Celtics hit season high in points in win behind 29 from Pierce

Paul Pierce scored 29 points and hit all six of his 3-point attempts to lead the Celtics to a 122-104 victory over the Timberwolves on Sunday night.

Brand's tip with 7.7 remaining stops Celtics' win streak at 11

Elton Brand had 23 points and eight rebounds, giving Philadelphia the lead on a tip-in with 7.7 seconds left, and the 76ers snapped Boston's 11-game win streak with a 98-97 victory over the Celtics on Friday night.

Dec 18, 2009; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce (34) and guard Rajon Rondo (9) leave the court at the end of the game against the Philadelphia 76ers at the...

Widely available, but useful guards

Josh Whitling lists guards who are available in nearly all ESPN leagues, yet can provide help without turning it over.

Yes, Celtics have flaws

The Celtics, despite their league-best record, have some flaws.

Billups leaves with groin injury

...he was on my fantasy team, and I could trade him for value -- say, someone like Rajon Rondo or Eric Gordon, depending on the stats you need -- in the coming weeks, I'd probably...

Celtics win 11th straight despite Grizzlies' late run

Paul Pierce scored 19 points, Ray Allen and Rajon Rondo added 18 apiece and the Boston Celtics won their 11th straight game, beating the Memphis Grizzlies 110-105 on Monday night.

All three come up big

Allen, Pierce, Garnett come up big vs. Grizzlies

WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 10: Rajon Rondo #9 of the Boston Celtics shoots against Gilbert Arenas #0 of the Washington WIzards at the...

Garnett on fire during winning streak

Rajon Rondo's play is just one of 10 reasons for the Celtics' winning streak.