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10 takeaways from Celtics’ bounce-back win over the Pacers

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Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images The Celtics’ offensive strategy, particularly their use of empty side offense, was a key factor in dismantling the Pacers. With precise ball movement and smart defensive matchups, Boston executed their game plan flawlessly, keeping Indiana’s defense scrambling and limiting their opportunities. #1 - Empty side offense is back During the … [Read more...] about 10 takeaways from Celtics’ bounce-back win over the Pacers

Jaylen Brown found a rhythm and the rest was history: “You’re just in tune with everything”

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Brown exploded for 44 points in the Celtics’ bounce-back win over the Pacers. The beginning of Jaylen Brown’s last two Celtics games could not have been more different. On Christmas Day against Philadelphia, the three-time All-Star began the night on 1-8 shooting with 4 turnovers. Two days later, against the Pacers, Brown made his first 9 field goals en route to a 44-point … [Read more...] about Jaylen Brown found a rhythm and the rest was history: “You’re just in tune with everything”

Three things to look for as the Celtics try to bounce back against the Pacers

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Payton Pritchard and Ben Sheppard fight for the ball during a game in October. | Grace Smith/USA Today Network via Imagn Images It’s often close when these two meet. It’s not time to be concerned, but it is time to be a bit perplexed. After starting the season 21-5, the Celtics have now lost three of their last four and are in danger of dropping three straight for the … [Read more...] about Three things to look for as the Celtics try to bounce back against the Pacers

These Celtics aren’t the same as last year’s champs

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It doesn’t mean they can’t raise a banner again, but differences are beginning to form between this year and last. The Celtics just did something they didn’t do all of last season. After their late comeback attempt on Christmas against the 76ers fell flat with a defensive lapse against Tyrese Maxey, Boston lost their third of four games. If not for a volcanic Jayson Tatum … [Read more...] about These Celtics aren’t the same as last year’s champs

Indiana Pacers (15-16) at Boston Celtics (22-8) Game #31 12/27/24

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Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images The Celtics look to get back in the win column as they host the Indiana Pacers. The Celtics look to get back on track after suffering their first 2 game losing streak of the season as they host the Indiana Pacers. This is a rematch of the 2024 Eastern Conference Finals that the Celtics swept. This is the 2nd of 3 games between … [Read more...] about Indiana Pacers (15-16) at Boston Celtics (22-8) Game #31 12/27/24

Could a little adversity be a good thing for the Celtics?

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Photo by Erin Clark/The Boston Globe via Getty Images Boston is in the middle of a rough patch, but it might be exactly what they need. Nobody enjoys losing, especially not the defending NBA champions. Boston is firmly in the middle of a rough stretch — highlighted by losses in 3 out of 4 — but it’s possible this might be a good thing. The regular season is a long road … [Read more...] about Could a little adversity be a good thing for the Celtics?

Boston Celtics destroy the Indiana Pacers, 142-105

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David Butler II-Imagn Images Boston snaps 2-game losing streak with a dominate win fueled by a classic Jaylen Brown 44-point performance. The Boston Celtics hosted the Indiana Pacers Friday, 27th of December, the first of two matchups in TD Garden, Boston. For Coach Rick Carlisle and the Indiana Pacers, they come into Boston managing five injuries with Isaiah Jackson, … [Read more...] about Boston Celtics destroy the Indiana Pacers, 142-105