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Ray Allen of the Boston Celtics has been suspended one game without pay for elbowing Cleveland Cavaliers forward Anderson Varejao in the groin, it was announced today by Stu Jackson, NBA Executive Vice President, Basketball Operations.

Paul Pierce scored 36 points and the Boston Celtics clinched the Atlantic Division title with a 112-108 victory Wednesday night against the Miami Heat, who played without NBA scoring-leader Dwyane Wade.

Boston Celtics forward Leon Powe left Tuesday's game against the Chicago Bulls with a bruised right knee.

The Celtics will not dress five players when they play at the Heat on Wednesday night.

Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo is sitting out Boston's game against the Orlando Magic, giving newly acquired backup Stephon Marbury his first start since he was acquired by the defending NBA champions.

LeBron James might be mortal after all. At least against the Celtics. Boston frustrates LeBron once again, limiting him to 21 points on 5-of-15 shooting in beating the East-leading Cavaliers 105-94. Ken Berger says if LeBron can't find any answers vs. the C's defense, the Cavs are in trouble.

Richard Hamilton had 25 points, Tayshaun Prince scored 15 and each hit a 3-pointer in the final 80 seconds on Sunday to help the Detroit Pistons beat the Boston Celtics 105-95 in a rematch of the Eastern Conference finals.

It's tough losing to the Clippers, especially when you' re supposed to be on a championship team.

The Stephon Marbury era in Boston begins Friday at 10 a.m. when the former Knicks point guard officially signs with the Boston Celtics.

Kevin Garnett was frustrated and sitting on the Boston bench after getting three fouls in a matter of seconds while battling with Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas' lone All-Star.