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On this day in 1986, Hall of Fame Boston Celtics small forward Larry Bird played one of his most iconic contests, the legendary left-handed game against the Portland Trail Blazers. The game was a 120-119 win in overtime on the road at Moda Center in Portland, and on a spur-of-the-moment decision, the Celtic great decided to shoot heavily with his off-hand, (for those who do not … [Read more...] about On this day: Larry Bird’s left-handed game; Edney, Babb born

The Boston Celtics fended off a late push by the Brooklyn Nets to get back into a tilt the Celtics knocked them out of midway through the second quarter thanks to an excellent game from star Boston forward Jayson Tatum (41 points, 14 rebounds, 5 assists). The St. Louis native had help from Jaylen Brown (19 points), Al Horford (16 points, 6 boards), Derrick White (16 points) and … [Read more...] about Celtics cut the Nets 118-110 despite Brooklyn’s fourth quarter comeback attempt

The Boston Celtics have reclaimed the top spot in the weekly NBA power rankings that are put together for the Volume “Hoops Tonight with Jason Timpf” podcast, with the eponymous host seeing the Celtics as the league’s top team once again after a strong week on the court. Some of Boston’s rise can also be attributed to some recent stumbles by the Los Angeles Clippers, but even … [Read more...] about Celtics back on top of ‘Hoops Tonight’ weekly NBA power rankings

The Brooklyn Nets may not be the juggernaut the Boston Celtics tussled with in the Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant era. But they are still a solid ball club that can beat a good team if they don’t play well on any given night. Will the Celtics play down to their opponent as they start their away-and-home, back-to-back series with Brooklyn at Barclays Center on Tuesday night? We … [Read more...] about Celtics vs. Nets: Prediction, preview, how to watch, stream, start

The Boston Celtics (41-12) will look to build on a four-game winning streak when visiting the Brooklyn Nets (21-31) on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at Barclays Center. This contest is at 7:30 PM ET on YES and NBCS-BOS. In their most recent game, the Celtics beat the Heat on Sunday, 110-106. Their high scorer was Jayson Tatum with 26 points. In the article below, we’ll give you … [Read more...] about How to watch Celtics vs. Nets: Live stream info, TV channel, game time | February 13

New Boston Celtics big man Xavier Tillman, Jr. is a student of the game, and knows the history of the ball club he was just traded to. Speaking to the media not long after his trade from the Memphis Grizzlies to the Celtics, Tillman opened up about the move via team reporter Taylor Snow. “It’s crazy, to be honest with you,” said Tillman. “I’ve always watched the Celtics in … [Read more...] about Xavier Tillman on his excitement to play for the historic Boston Celtics

The NBA’s 2024 trade deadline has come and gone, and with it the ability to make trades to improve the Boston Celtics’ roster. But Boston picked up Xavier Tillman, Sr. and Jaden Springer ahead of the deadline to bolster their deep rotation before the 2024 postseason arrives. The league around the Celtics did not stand still, with several teams in the East also making moves to … [Read more...] about Celtics Lab 240: On the NBA’s postdeadline order and what Boston can still do to get better

On this day in Boston Celtics history in 1934 in West Monroe, Louisiana, one of the game’s all-time greats was born: legendary Celtics Hall of Fame big man William “Bill” Fenton Russell. Widely considered one of the greatest frontcourt players to ever play the game, Russell was renowned for his unearthly defensive skills and timing, especially rebounding and shot-blocking. To … [Read more...] about On this day: Bill Russell, Scot Pollard born; Bob McAdoo trade

Did the Boston Celtics’ season sweep of the Miami Heat prove that the Celtics have exorcised their demons birthed in the unexpected loss to the Heat in the 2023 Eastern Conference Finals? Or was Boston’s narrow escape from an inferior and dinged up ball club simply some luck breaking the Celtics’ way? There is more than one way to look at how Boston played Miami this season, … [Read more...] about Did the Boston Celtics’ season sweep of the Miami Heat prove that the Celtics have exorcised their demons?