While it is not out of the ordinary to see Boston Celtics point guard Derrick White getting animated over something happening on the court, the Colorado native has never gotten a technical foul in an NBA game until this season.

WASHINGTON (AP) — New York Attorney General Letitia James asked a federal judge Friday to dismiss a mortgage fraud case against her, calling it a vindictive and politically motivated prosecution brought at the behest of a president who regards her as an enemy.

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I know we’re not an organization or a fanbase that makes excuses … but it’s a part of the learning curve and process.”

I think in the fourth quarter, I think the officials made their point,” said Brown, who was awarded just two free throws on Friday.

Minott explained the philosophy Mazzulla was trying to instill was specifically focused on keeping their collective feet on the gas all game long. "We never let up, bro," he said. "Let me stop you there. (Expletive) no, it ain’t no 30-point let up. No, (expletive) no."

It still remains impressive to me that the Celtics got off his long-term contract for an expiring deal although it’s evident that Simons doesn’t have much trade value (if any)

The Celtics starters were everywhere Wednesday in the win over the Wizards, snapping a two-game losing streak.