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David Richard-Imagn Images The Cavs pushed the Celtics in their first matchup before beating Boston on Sunday as they’ve embraced their contrast of styles. It’s rare that teams get a third chance. A second chance didn’t even appear possible for the Cleveland Cavaliers after the Donovan Mitchell era started with a 4-1 playoff loss to the Knicks team he admitted he … [Read more...] about Cavs have learned from loss to Celtics to become their biggest threat in the East

Jayson Tatum vs Bulls 11/29/24 | Photo by Jeff Haynes/NBAE via Getty Images All the Celtics news you need in one convenient place. Herald Payton Pritchard’s ‘special’ season putting Celtics opponents on notice Globe Pritchard helps lead the Celtics to big win over Heat: Takeaways Jayson Tatum combined cozy comfort and upscale streetwear Heat coach on difference … [Read more...] about Boston Celtics Daily Links 12/3/24

Photo by Jeff Haynes/NBAE via Getty Images Tatum wins the first Player of the Month award for the third consecutive year Jayson Tatum has been named the NBA’s Eastern Conference Player of the Month, per NBA Communications. This is Tatum’s fifth Player of the Month award, second only to Larry Bird’s seven for most in Boston Celtics history. This award includes the full … [Read more...] about Jayson Tatum named Eastern Conference Player of the Month for October-November

Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images The Celtics need some help to qualify for the next round of the in-season tournament. The Celtics need some help to qualify for the next round of the NBA Cup. The most clear and obvious path to the next round is: The Orlando Magic beat the New York Knicks The Milwaukee Bucks beat the Detroit Pistons by at least six points OR … [Read more...] about NBA Cup Watch Party with CelticsBlog’s Playback

Photo by David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images After dominating most of the second half, Boston ran out of steam in the clutch. Without Jaylen Brown and Derrick White, the Celtics almost pulled off a giant upset in Cleveland, but eventuall lost in the final minutes to the Cavaliers 115-111. Heading into the fourth quarter, Boston held a 12-point lead with everything … [Read more...] about Celtics can’t close in Cleveland, lose to Cavaliers 115-111

Boston Celtics forward Drew Peterson | Photo by Lauren Leigh Bacho/NBAE via Getty Images Talk about a pop quiz... Prior to Sunday’s loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, Boston Celtics forward Drew Peterson had played just seven minutes this season. The two-way man more than tripled that total at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on Sunday, logging just under 25 minutes off of … [Read more...] about Drew Peterson impresses in tough Celtics loss to Cavaliers

David Richard-Imagn Images The Celtics were down two starters, but had opportunities to win against a Cavs team that won off the shoulders of a hot shooting night from Donovan Mitchell #1- Mitchell and Tatum erupt in second half The first half was not kind to either of the game’s two biggest stars. Jayson Tatum was 1-of-5 on 3-point attempts and 4-of-12 from the field … [Read more...] about 10 Takeaways from Boston’s shorthanded loss to Cleveland

Photo by David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images With Derrick White and Jaylen Brown out, the second unit swingman took advantage of more minutes. After holding a 12-point lead going into the 4th quarter, the Celtics ultimately fell short in their rematch with the Cleveland Cavaliers who are still the #1 ranked team in the NBA. While the fashion in which Boston lost was … [Read more...] about Sam Hauser excels in bigger role vs. Cavaliers

Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images The Celtics look to get back in the win column as they host the Miami Heat. The Celtics and Heat face off for the first time since the Celtics beat the Heat in Round 1 of the playoffs last season. This is the first of 4 games this season. They will meet again in Boston on April 2 and they will meet twice in Miami on … [Read more...] about Heat (9-9) at Celtics (16-4) Game #21 12/2/24