Celtics updates

Live updates and analysis from the Globe's Adam Himmelsbach and Gary Washburn.

3rd & 7 37yd

Kobe wishing for return to '80s NBA: "Some of the flagrant fouls I see called nowadays just makes me nauseous. You can’t touch a guy..."

by Mike Bresnahan via twitter 1/21/2014 12:49:44 AM
Kobe wished high-schoolers could still go right to NBA: "The system really isn’t teaching players anything when you go to college."

by Mike Bresnahan via twitter 1/21/2014 12:58:10 AM
Miami bartender: What do you think of this Brad Stevens? Is he a leader of men?

by Baxter Holmes via twitter 1/21/2014 2:50:39 AM
Celtics’ Rajon Rondo on the Heat: ‘I still don’t like those guys.’ My story: b.globe.com/1cQ8TiH

by Baxter Holmes via twitter 1/21/2014 1:49:41 PM
Reminder, @Celtics fans: tonight's Celtics-Miami game is on @NBATV at 7 p.m.

by Baxter Holmes via twitter 1/21/2014 10:37:54 PM
Erik Spoelstra says Dwyane Wade again will not play tonight.

by Ira Winderman via twitter 1/21/2014 10:49:13 PM
Spoelstra says Wade situation not any more dire than forecast, calls this sticking to the routine.

by Ira Winderman via twitter 1/21/2014 10:50:12 PM
Spoelstra confirms that Toney Douglas has joined the team.

by Ira Winderman via twitter 1/21/2014 10:50:41 PM
No Dwayne Wade tonight for the #heat to rest his knees

by gary washburn via twitter 1/21/2014 10:56:47 PM
NBA fines #pacers Lance Stephenson $5 ,000 for second violation of anti-flopping rules

by gary washburn via twitter 1/21/2014 10:57:38 PM
Dwyane Wade has missed the past 3 games but coach Erik Spoelstra said rest is "part of the process." #heat #celtics

by gary washburn via twitter 1/21/2014 11:00:08 PM
Dwyane Wade misses third consecutive game, held out Tuesday against Celtics. bit.ly/1aJ9Nh8

by Ira Winderman via twitter 1/21/2014 11:03:53 PM
No Jerryd Bayless tonight for the #celtics (sprained toe), could miss 7 to 10 days

by gary washburn via twitter 1/21/2014 11:12:31 PM
Brad Stevens was asked what it takes to beat the Miami Heat: "Well, last time it took a miracle."

by Baxter Holmes via twitter 1/21/2014 11:12:58 PM
Amendment to earlier tweet on tonight's Celtics-Heat game: Those in New England can watch it on CSN; those outside will can watch on NBATV.

by Baxter Holmes via twitter 1/21/2014 11:28:33 PM
With #Celtics having lost 15 of 17, Danny Ainge is focused on the long term b.globe.com/1msPNEB

by Baxter Holmes via twitter 1/22/2014 6:08:08 PM
Bennett Salvatore, Pat Fraher, Eric Lewis your referees for tonight's Heat-Lakers, 8 p.m., AmericanAirlines Arena (TNT).

by Ira Winderman via twitter 1/23/2014 1:14:56 PM
Could Oden's return further squeeze Beasley's minutes? Latest "Ask Ira" at bit.ly/KKODbb plus more.

by Ira Winderman via twitter 1/23/2014 1:16:50 PM
Heat playing in these black throwback jerseys tonight vs. Lakers. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BerOWouCUAAgZWk.jpg

by Ira Winderman via twitter 1/23/2014 3:44:50 PM
Dwyane Wade is out for tonight's game against the Lakers, amid his ongoing knee maintenance program.

by Ira Winderman via twitter 1/23/2014 3:49:52 PM
This will be the fourth consecutive game Wade has missed and the 13th overall (12th due to the knee, one flu). Heat are 6-6 in his absence.

by Ira Winderman via twitter 1/23/2014 3:53:12 PM
Wade last played last Friday night in Philadelphia, when he had his second consecutive eight-point game.

by Ira Winderman via twitter 1/23/2014 3:54:29 PM
Heat, in fact, will play next seven home games in throwback black uniforms (and nickname collection will make two more home appearances).

by Ira Winderman via twitter 1/23/2014 4:16:46 PM
Next game Heat scheduled to wear regular home white jerseys not until March 3.

by Ira Winderman via twitter 1/23/2014 4:17:42 PM
Will be in studio with @TheSportsBros on @560WQAM at 5 p.m. to talk Kobe vs. Wade (or maybe something else Heat-Lakers related instead).

by Ira Winderman via twitter 1/23/2014 7:52:25 PM
Cab driver at Logan: "Welcome to Boston. Welcome to the icebox."

by Baxter Holmes via twitter 1/24/2014 12:56:34 AM
For the late-night crowd: Ainge on Rondo, an extension, and the label 'future of the franchise' b.globe.com/1mAp7SB

by Baxter Holmes via twitter 1/24/2014 8:10:21 AM
Kevin Durant (shoulder) is a gametime decision tonight vs #celtics . #thunder . He did not participate in shootaround.

by gary washburn via twitter 1/24/2014 4:55:31 PM
RT @GwashburnGlobe : Kevin Durant (shoulder) is a gametime decision tonight vs #celtics . #thunder . He did not participate in shootaround.

by Baxter Holmes via twitter 1/24/2014 4:56:03 PM
Deal RT @mkimball011 : @BaxterHolmes I'll mail you $20 if KG doesn't play. He's gonna play.

by Baxter Holmes via twitter 1/24/2014 4:57:28 PM
Deal RT @mkimball011 : @BaxterHolmes I'll mail you $20 if KD doesn't play. He's gonna play.

by Baxter Holmes via twitter 1/24/2014 4:57:53 PM
Kendrick Perkins said he expects Pierce and Garnett to shed tears on their return to Boston Sunday. Even Kevin? "Yeah, even Kevin." #celtics

by gary washburn via twitter 1/24/2014 5:12:12 PM
Brad Stevens said his drink of choice, aside from water, is ginger ale. "That's about it."

by Baxter Holmes via twitter 1/24/2014 6:18:43 PM
Excellent RT @PetiteKaybee : "MORE NFL" — A Bad Lip Reading of The NFL: youtu.be/rRqKYXcL-2U

by Baxter Holmes via twitter 1/24/2014 6:30:45 PM
End 1Q: Celtics 28, Thunder 27

by Baxter Holmes via twitter 1/25/2014 1:05:12 AM
C's shoot 11-15 in 1Q, OKC 11-19.

by Baxter Holmes via twitter 1/25/2014 1:06:00 AM
Is Colorado, with a healthy Dinwiddie and if Andre Roberson had stayed, a Final Four team this year?

by gary washburn via twitter 1/25/2014 1:09:19 AM
Jeremy Lamb has 13 points in 9 min, taking that Durant scoring role #celtics #thunder

by gary washburn via twitter 1/25/2014 1:13:19 AM
Halftime: Thunder 50, Celtics 46

by Baxter Holmes via twitter 1/25/2014 1:34:04 AM
Good stuff RT @andrewkeh : Kevin Garnett gave a powerhouse interview reflecting on his Celtics years: "Some things are forever, man."

by Baxter Holmes via twitter 1/25/2014 3:53:21 AM
Yikes RT @SeanGrandePBP 101-83 OKC is the final. The 18-point margin is the worst home loss for Boston since Mar. 28, 2010 (21 to SA).

by Baxter Holmes via twitter 1/25/2014 4:00:10 AM
Rondo: "We didn’t play any defense, we didn’t get a stop at all."

by Baxter Holmes via twitter 1/25/2014 4:02:21 AM
Pierce & KG really opened up about Sunday's return to Boston. Here's what they said: bo.st/1gbpsO1 #celtics

by Baxter Holmes via twitter 1/25/2014 2:47:15 PM
KG: "Larry (Bird) said, you can't fool the people of Boston. They know when you're working hard, they know pure basketball, & that's right."

by Baxter Holmes via twitter 1/25/2014 3:02:51 PM
KG: "Bostonians, New Englanders...they never forget their favorites...some things are forever, man."

by Baxter Holmes via twitter 1/25/2014 3:04:51 PM