Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images Guards aren’t supposed to be able to block shots like that. Here’s a stat for you. If you’re a Celtics fan, it likely won’t surprise you at all, but it’s noteworthy nonetheless. Only one NBA player is averaging at least 18 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists and 1 block per game while shooting at least 40 percent from 3-point range as of … [Read more...] about Derrick White is one of the NBA’s most versatile players
Boston Celtics Daily Links 11/27/24
Jordan Poole vs Celtics 11/22/24 | Photo by Stephen Gosling/NBAE via Getty Images All the Celtics news you need in one convenient place. Herald Celtics notebook: NBA Cup clinching scenarios for Boston in group-play finale Globe NBA says Hawks violated policy by sitting Trae Young vs. Celtics Giving thanks for Boston sports By knocking down shots, Payton … [Read more...] about Boston Celtics Daily Links 11/27/24
Halftime Hot Takes: How did the 76ers lose to this team???
Kristaps Porzingis, Boston Celtics | Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images By 30????? For a team that is on the second night of a back-to-back, the Boston Celtics are putting quite the beatdown on the LA Clippers. They’re up 29 points and have me questioning how on earth the Philadelphia 76ers just got 30-pieced by these guys. Now, get ready for some Halftime … [Read more...] about Halftime Hot Takes: How did the 76ers lose to this team???
Celtics cruise past Clippers 126-94 in Kristaps Porzingis’ return
Kristaps Porzingis defends against Amir Coffey in the first quarter Monday at TD Garden. | David Butler II-Imagn Images Payton Pritchard and Sam Hauser provided a spark off the bench. When the season began, the assumption was that Kristaps Porzingis would return to the floor sometime in December. As Porzingis continued to make progress following ankle surgery in late … [Read more...] about Celtics cruise past Clippers 126-94 in Kristaps Porzingis’ return
‘Worth the wait’: Kristaps Porzingis makes season debut in Celtics blowout
Boston Celtics star Kristaps Porzingis | Photo by Brian Fluharty/Getty Images Call the we’re back department. Apparently for the past week, Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla knew that star center Kristaps Porzingis would be making his season debut on Monday against the Los Angeles Clippers. As for the rest of us, we only found out about eight hours before tipoff, … [Read more...] about ‘Worth the wait’: Kristaps Porzingis makes season debut in Celtics blowout
10 takeaways from Kristaps Porziņģis’ comeback vs. the Clippers
Photo by Brian Fluharty/Getty Images Kristaps Porziņģis’ return brought much-needed rim protection, creative offensive play calls, and a glimpse of the Celtics’ potential on both ends of the floor. #1 - Brad Stevens isn’t satisfied with the Celtics’ defensive level yet In the second quarter, Brad Stevens shared some of his basketball insights during the NBC Sports … [Read more...] about 10 takeaways from Kristaps Porziņģis’ comeback vs. the Clippers
Kristaps Porzingis “swagger” uplifts Celtics in massive win
Photo by Brian Fluharty/Getty Images After the Celtics massive win over the Clippers, Jaylen Brown and Joe Mazzulla reflected on the emotional boost the defending champions. BOSTON — The energy in the building was palpable from the moment TD Garden’s doors first cracked open. On the second night of a Celtics back-to-back, and after missing the first 17 games of the … [Read more...] about Kristaps Porzingis “swagger” uplifts Celtics in massive win
Pritchard, Hauser shine in Clippers blowout
Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images Kristaps Porzingis’ impact will be felt up and down the roster. Kristaps Porzingis shined in his triumphant return in a 126-94 blowout of the visiting Clippers, but his wasn’t the only comeback of Monday night. After a strong November that has vaulted him to the favorite for the Sixth Man of the Year Award, Payton Pritchard had … [Read more...] about Pritchard, Hauser shine in Clippers blowout
League Pass sleuthing, live on CelticsBlog Playback
Hop into the CelticsBlog Playback room as we bounce around the NBA tonight. Boston Celtics fans experienced basketball nirvana against the Los Angeles Clippers with the return of Kristaps Porzingis. While the Celtics continue working on perfecting the game of basketball, join us in the CelticsBlog Playback room as we enjoy some slightly less perfect basketball. There are a few … [Read more...] about League Pass sleuthing, live on CelticsBlog Playback