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Last season the Celtics ranked 29th in the NBA in pace, averaging 96.59 possessions per game. This season they are also 29th, but coach Joe Mazzulla does not view this metric as an accurate representation of overall pace.

BOSTON — The Celtics would have had their hands full with the Rockets remade roster on Saturday night even if they were playing at full strength. Coming on the heels of four games in six nights, Boston didn’t stand much of a chance against a well-rested Rockets squad.

It seemed possible that Scheierman might have a tough battle ahead of him to get back on the court with Boston early in the start to the season, and such dynamics do not exactly lend themselves to the sort of confident play needed to snap whatever errors were keeping the Hastings,

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid was fined $50,000 for making a "lewd gesture" toward the crowd during the Sixers' 109-108 Friday night loss to the visiting Boston Celtics.

Joel Embiid might have to fork over some serious cash this season if he wants to keep doing one of his favorite celebrations.

During his time suiting up for the Celtics, Hamer wore only jersey No. 42 and put up 2.2 points and 1.7 rebounds per game.

Boston escaped a near 24-point collapse against the 76ers by diving for loose balls and crashing the offensive glass.