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Jayson Tatum featured in the NBA’s latest “Jingle Hoops” ad

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Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum | Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images He’s essentially got the honor of being one of NBA Santa’s reindeer. Each Christmas, NBA fans gather around their televisions to enjoy a full day of hoops (or they go spend time with their families like weirdos). The league has done a great job of integrating the game into the … [Read more...] about Jayson Tatum featured in the NBA’s latest “Jingle Hoops” ad

Al Horford appreciation post

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Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images The legend of Al Horford continues to grow. Friday night against the Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo had a pretty typical night, dropping 30 points and 11 rebounds on the Celtics. Nobody can stop that man when he’s going downhill, but Al Horford remains one of the better guys at slowing him down. Perhaps that’s why Giannis … [Read more...] about Al Horford appreciation post

Mazzulla-ball goes deeper than you realize

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Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images Breaking down what plays the Celtics allow and why that matters You’ve seen this movie so many times over the last couple of seasons, but it never ceases to satisfy. The opposing offense, Cleveland this time, runs a play hoping to free up a roller or shooter, but nothing materializes as Boston defends it perfectly. The Celtics … [Read more...] about Mazzulla-ball goes deeper than you realize

If you can believe it, there’s someone out there who thinks trading Derrick White would be a good thing for the Celtics

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Boston Celtics guard Derrick White | Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images Nobody should want to see the Buffalo roam outside of Boston. I almost fell off my stool at the coffee shop this morning when I saw an article suggesting that the Boston Celtics would benefit from trading Derrick White. It might seem crazy, but a trade sending Derrick White to the Warriors could … [Read more...] about If you can believe it, there’s someone out there who thinks trading Derrick White would be a good thing for the Celtics

Isolation maturation: how Jayson Tatum’s iso game highlights his unselfishness

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Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images Jayson Tatum’s advanced IQ has propelled his isolation game, and the Celtics, to new heights. Personal improvement is such a bizarre thing. It’s almost like aging. It happens so gradually that the results never feel tangible — until you look back at where you were a few years ago. Professional improvement is much the same. … [Read more...] about Isolation maturation: how Jayson Tatum’s iso game highlights his unselfishness

The NBA doesn’t stand a chance against the Celtics

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Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images Is the NBA ready for when, as it always does, everything goes wrong? The Celtics certainly are. I’m totally biased. I’m ignoring tons of data. I’m publishing this in the one community where this chicanery wouldn’t be met with professional consequences. In short, I can’t reasonably be trusted. But I’m telling you, man. The rest of … [Read more...] about The NBA doesn’t stand a chance against the Celtics

Porzingis leaves Grizzlies game, returns for second half

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Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images The Boston big man appeared to tweak his left ankle. Midway through the second quarter, Kristaps Porzingis appeared to tweak his left ankle spinning on Grizzlies’ Santi Aldama. Here’s video from from CelticsBlog’s Bobby Manning: Looks like an ankle sprain for Porzingis pic.twitter.com/rUT2WrVLL1— Bobby Manning (@RealBobManning) … [Read more...] about Porzingis leaves Grizzlies game, returns for second half