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Kristaps Porzings’ ‘reality check’ led to success in the post, which Boston will need late in games

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The main focus for Porzingis, though, is how he impacts the Celtics offense. He’s obviously a stretch-5 with a quick release who can hit from 25 feet. He’s going to have an impact on the perimeter, drawing defenders away from the rim and giving Tatum and Brown room to cook. He’s going to have chances to hit open jumpers when the defense collapses and killed opponents for their … [Read more...] about Kristaps Porzings’ ‘reality check’ led to success in the post, which Boston will need late in games

Giardi: The Patriots injuries will test depth, and O’Brien must get Mac Jones right

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There were signs of growth for the first three weeks of the season, even if the scoreboard and the won/loss column didn’t show those results. There was a sense internally that the worm was turning. That feeling got scrambled faster than a couple of eggs at your local diner, with Jones at the center of this mess. … [Read more...] about Giardi: The Patriots injuries will test depth, and O’Brien must get Mac Jones right

Donnelly: It’s getting hard to cut Poitras & more takeways from Bruins’ preseason loss to the Flyers

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The Bruins fell to the Flyers, 3-1, at Wells Fargo Center on Monday as the preseason rolls on. Morgan Geekie scored on the power play, and Jeremy Swayman made 21 saves.Here are three takeaways that I may or may not regret later... … [Read more...] about Donnelly: It’s getting hard to cut Poitras & more takeways from Bruins’ preseason loss to the Flyers

Media Day Notebook: Joe Mazzulla looks to ‘reinvent’ himself in second year leading Celtics

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It’s easy to project comfort and confidence when you get to study for the test instead of winging it. Mazzulla was tossed into the deep end of the pool and had his swimming form criticized. Some of it was fair, some of it wasn’t, and Mazzulla is hoping to learn from it all. … [Read more...] about Media Day Notebook: Joe Mazzulla looks to ‘reinvent’ himself in second year leading Celtics

The Celtics paid a big price for Jrue Holiday, but there is excitment in Boston for what he brings

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Who Holiday is is actually something more than most other players. As close as Boston has gotten in recent years, Holiday is a player with championship experience who is expected to be an impact player. It’s been a few years since Boston has had that, and that recent experience is something the Celtics are hoping will shine through. … [Read more...] about The Celtics paid a big price for Jrue Holiday, but there is excitment in Boston for what he brings