The Celtics appeared ready to cruise to an impressive comeback victory early on Monday night against the Miami Heat, using a 37-12 first half run to take command of the game. Jayson Tatum sat on the bench for most of that run in the second quarter as a mix of Boston’s other starters and reserves played stifling defense and unselfish offense to erase a 11-point deficit despite playing without

The Celtics ruled Brown out for the game after adding him to their injury report earlier in the day. He initially was listed as questionable with right knee soreness. Holiday (shoulder) was ruled out for the third consecutive game,

Atlanta guard Trae Young is headed to the NBA All-Star Game after all, and Dallas guard Kyrie Irving has been picked once again as well. Commissioner Adam Silver announced Monday that he has added Young to the All-Star roster as an injury replacement for Milwaukee forward Giannis Antetokounmpo,