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Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum. | Photo by Winslow Townson/Getty Images Take a bow, Jayson Tatum. We’re halfway through Tuesday’s NBA Cup matchup between the Boston Celtics and the undefeated Cleveland Cavaliers and things are going excellent. The Celtics are up 17 and could be en route to a key group-stage win. Are we sure this team is the undefeated one we’ve heard … [Read more...] about Halftime Hot Takes: THESE are the undefeated Cavs????

Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images Cleveland’s winning record came to an end in Boston in Game 2 of the NBA Cup. Boston’s 2nd NBA Cup game couldn’t be a bigger test for the team early in the season. While the Celtics enjoy an 11-3 start to the season, they hope to stop the Cleveland Cavaliers perfect winning start to the season. Cleveland arrives in Boston Tuesday night at 15-0, … [Read more...] about Celtics beat undefeated Cavaliers 120-117

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum | Photo by Winslow Townson/Getty Images For him, it’s just about reads. Just under 72 hours ago, Jayson Tatum sank his first game-winning bucket since 2023 to push the Boston Celtics past the Toronto Raptors. That moment was met with excitement from Celtics fans and jest from a national standpoint. No one was talking about the shot, they … [Read more...] about Jayson Tatum provides another silencer performance with masterclass vs. Cavaliers

Photo by Winslow Townson/Getty Images The Celtics handed the Cavs their first loss of the season with offensive versatility, late-game adjustments, and Al Horford’s veteran impact. Here are 10 key takeaways from a game that exposed both teams’ strengths and weaknesses. #1 - The Celtics brought Darius Garland back to earth Since the start of the season, Darius Garland … [Read more...] about 10 Takeaways from the first Cavs loss of the season

Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images The Celtics put an end to Cleveland’s undefeated start, but the Cavs looked like they belonged in the spotlight with the defending champs For two and a half quarters, it looked as though the Boston Celtics were going to reject the spectacle of this year’s highest-profile regular season matchup wholesale. With the 15-0 Cleveland Cavaliers in … [Read more...] about Cleveland Cavaliers lived up to the hype as Boston Celtics’ top challenger in the East

Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images Father Time comes for us all, but Horford is doing his best to defy him Who would have thought a 38-year-old not named LeBron would be the deciding factor in a massive (regular season) game between the Celtics and Cavaliers, let alone in a matchup against the only remaining undefeated team in the league coming into … [Read more...] about Al Reliable lifts Celtics, hands Cavaliers first loss

Jayson Tatum vs Cavaliers 11/19/24 | Photo by Winslow Townson/Getty Images All the Celtics news you need in one convenient place. Herald Celtics notebook: Kristaps Porzingis ‘better every day’ as rehab ramps up What Celtics’ big win over Cavs meant for Boston’s NBA Cup chances Globe Al Horford stepped up big to help Celtics hand Cavs their first loss Charles … [Read more...] about Boston Celtics Daily Links 11/20/24

Photo by Brian Fluharty/Getty Images The Celtics All-NBA forward has taken his scoring to new heights this season, showcasing a refined efficiency. Jayson Tatum is only in his age-26 season. This is typically when players enter their prime but are still a couple of years away from their peak. So unsurprisingly, Tatum is playing the best basketball of his career and … [Read more...] about The evolution of Jayson Tatum’s scoring efficiency

Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images Jaylen Brown’s scoring is up from 23 to 25.6 points per game this season, but the real story lies in the details—his growth in free-throw generation, increased self-creation, and the challenges affecting his scoring efficiency. This summer, the CelticsBlog crew shared high expectations for Jaylen Brown heading into the regular season. … [Read more...] about Jaylen Brown’s scoring over the first ten games of the season