The Boston Celtics set the NBA 3-point record Friday night during a 123-103 home win over the visiting Phoenix Suns.

Edwards was an All-NBA second-teamer and top-10 MVP finisher last season, and most metrics regard him as being even better now. He makes full use of his explosive athleticism and fierce competitiveness. His 27.4 points are a new career high, while his 4.0 threes and 39.4 three-point percentage both shatter his previous personal bests.

It’s fitting that the Celtics end the season where they started it — on top of these NBA Power Rankings and as the team to beat in the title chase. Boston is peaking at the right time, having gone 17-2 in their last 19 (best in the league),

The Cleveland Cavaliers are the East's top seed with the the defending NBA Finals champion Boston Celtics locked into the second seed. The Detroit Pistons, Indiana Pacers, Milwaukee Bucks ...

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There are many concerns about the NBA these days, but Kevin Durant dismisses it: "I think we're at the peak of basketball, in my opinion."

Jaylen Brown (knee) is questionable. Sam Hauser, Payton Pritchard, Baylor Scheierman and Luke Kornet figure to handle increased roles with most of Boston's regulars sidelined.

Porzingis is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Knicks due to a non-COVID illness, Justin Turpin of WEEI.com reports. After sitting out Sunday's game against the Wizards, Porzingis ...

The rest of the season (and Play-In) could shake things up, but as of now, some intriguing first-round series loom.