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The Boston Celtics will face the Philadelphia 76ers for the final time this season, but injuries will take a little shine off what is usually an intense game between two Atlantic Division rivals. For Boston, it is a rare clean bill of health up and down the roster, but for Philly, there is no such luck. To star, star big man Joel Embiid is out with an MCL injury, as is Robert … [Read more...] about Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers: Injuries and likely starting lineups

The Boston Celtics have only strengthened their grip on the top of the Eastern Conference and league standings in recent days. So, it should be no surprise that the team remains atop the official NBA weekly power rankings coming out of the league’s 2024 All-Star Break. “The Celtics went into the break with five straight wins, with two of those by 40 and 50 points,” writes NBA … [Read more...] about Boston remains atop NBA’s weekly power rankings after strong start to stretch run

We may earn a fee if you make a purchase through one of the links in this article. The USA Today Network newsroom and editorial staff were not involved in the creation of this content. The Monday sports schedule features some strong matchups in college basketball. Two top 25 teams (No. 10 North Carolina and No. 11 Baylor) are in action tonight, while four NBA games … [Read more...] about Caesars Sportsbook Promo Code SBWIRE1000 | $1000 Offer for NCAAB Odds & NBA Betting Lines

The Boston Celtics (45-12) host the Philadelphia 76ers (33-24) after winning four straight home games. The Celtics are heavy favorites by 12 points in the contest, which tips at 7:30 PM ET on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. The matchup has a point total of 228. Boston was victorious in its previous game against the Knicks, 116-102, on Saturday. Jaylen Brown led the way with 30 … [Read more...] about Boston Celtics vs. Philadelphia 76ers odds, tips and betting trends | February 27

The Boston Celtics hold the best record in the NBA. They’re top of the Eastern Conference. And they have arguably the most talented roster in the league. Yet, Jayson Tatum remains the Celtics’ clear-cut best player. He’s drastically improved his playmaking and his defense. His offense has leaped since he incorporated a post-game. With so much talent around him, Tatum has taken … [Read more...] about Why Jayson Tatum’s game has become ‘lethal’ to opposing defenses

We may earn a fee if you make a purchase through one of the links in this article. The USA Today Network newsroom and editorial staff were not involved in the creation of this content. This week kicks off with a tremendous set of college and pro basketball games, beginning on Monday with Miami facing No. 10 North Carolina and No. 11 Baylor taking on TCU. In the NBA, … [Read more...] about BetMGM Bonus Code SBWIRE | Score Instant $150 in Bonus Bets for Miami-UNC, Heat-Kings Odds

Boston Celtics big man Kristaps Porzingis has emerged as one of the club’s most important players since joining the Celtics in June 2023 by way of trade. The former All-Star has given Boston new offensive depth, while his unique size and length pay dividends on the defensive end. Is this the best version of Kristaps Porzingis the NBA has ever seen? His aggregate points, … [Read more...] about Is this the best Kristaps Porzingis has ever played?

Is it too early for you to be thinking about the 2024 NBA draft with the 2024 NBA Playoffs still nearly two months away? For the best draft experts in the business, it is never too early to get started, and that is exactly what The Athletic’s Sam Vecenie has done in his most recent 2024 mock draft. In the coming draft, the Boston Celtics will have a first round pick and two … [Read more...] about Boston takes two forwards and a big man in new Athletic NBA mock draft

Is star Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum is not the best player in the NBA right now, you are going to have to convince him of that, and you will likely need to do it on the basketball court. The St. Louis native revealed in a recent interview that he believes that he is the best player in the Association today, and that he believes he ought to be higher in the race for the … [Read more...] about Boston’s Jayson Tatum on why he is the best player in the NBA right now