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10 takeaways from Celtics’ win over Timberwolves: play-calling and defensive adjustments

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Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images The Celtics ran sharp play calls to break down Minnesota’s defense, with smart screens and ball movement. On the other end, Boston’s defensive flexibility helped them adapt and generate turnovers despite some early lapses. #1 - How to attack one of the best defenses in the NBA There is no secret about it: the Timberwolves are … [Read more...] about 10 takeaways from Celtics’ win over Timberwolves: play-calling and defensive adjustments

Derrick White, Jimmy Butler, and the importance of fit

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Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images Before the games tip-offed on Thursday, Derrick White was 10th in All-Star Game fan voting with 120,706. It’s a modest showing for one of the league’s best glue guys. And then there’s Jimmy Butler and Anthony Edwards, an aging superstar who has asked his team for a trade and the stuck-in-neutral phenom struggling to find … [Read more...] about Derrick White, Jimmy Butler, and the importance of fit

How do the Celtics handle a physical Rockets defense on the second night of a back-to-back?

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Photo by Logan Riely/NBAE via Getty Images Boston will be visiting Houston tonight, a top ranked defense in the league Last night the Celtics were able to come away with a narrow victory against the Minnesota Timberwolves, and that too with Jaylen Brown and Kristaps Porzingis out of the lineup. Tonight, they face off against the Houston Rockets, one of the premier … [Read more...] about How do the Celtics handle a physical Rockets defense on the second night of a back-to-back?

Boston Celtics (25-9) at Houston Rockets (21-11) Game #35 1/3/25

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Photo by Logan Riely/NBAE via Getty Images The Celtics look to win their 3rd straight game as they visit Ime Udoka and the Houston Rockets. The Celtics move on to the second game of their 4 game Western trip as they visit Houston to take on the Rockets. This is the first of 2 games against the Rockets this season. They will face off for a second time on January 27 in … [Read more...] about Boston Celtics (25-9) at Houston Rockets (21-11) Game #35 1/3/25

Hot shooting and stifling defense leads Celtics to 109-86 victory over Rockets

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Erik Williams-Imagn Images The Celtics complete their back-to-back in style, beating the Rockets handily with a mix of great defense, rebounding and hot shooting. Coming off a nationally televised clutch win against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Boston Celtics had to handle a quick turnaround in preparation for the Houston Rockets (22-12), who hold the No. 3 seed in … [Read more...] about Hot shooting and stifling defense leads Celtics to 109-86 victory over Rockets

Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, & Derrick White represent Celtics in early All-Star voting returns

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Boston Celtics stars Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and Derrick White. | Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images They’re all All-Stars to us, though. The NBA released the results from its first window of fan voting for the 2025 All-Star Game on Thursday, and there was a good amount of green represented. Three Boston Celtics players — Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and Derrick … [Read more...] about Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, & Derrick White represent Celtics in early All-Star voting returns

Boston Celtics (24-9) at Minnesota Timberwolves (17-15) Game #34 1/2/25

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Photo by Brian Fluharty/Getty Images The Celtics begin a Western road trip with a stop in Minnesota to take on the Timberwolves. The Celtics begin their 4 game Western road trip with a stop in Minnesota to take on the Timberwolves. This is the second and final meeting between these two teams this season. They met for the first time in Boston on November 24 when the … [Read more...] about Boston Celtics (24-9) at Minnesota Timberwolves (17-15) Game #34 1/2/25