The Boston Celtics welcomed Marcus Smart back to TD Garden Sunday afternoon, his first trip to the Hub since being traded to the Memphis Grizzlies in the 2023 offseason. It made for an emotional evening, with plenty of happy memories. Smart spent his first nine seasons as a pro with the Celtics, and usually when a player makes a return such as this, teams celebrate with a … [Read more...] about Celtics celebrate Marcus Smart with tribute video during return to Boston
What is your favorite Marcus Smart memory with the Boston Celtics?
Former Boston Celtics floor general Marcus Smart makes his return to TD Garden for the first time tonight after the Celtics traded him to the Memphis Grizzlies during the NBA’s 2023 offseason. Despite the fact that the Flower Mound native will not play in the game due to a finger injury he has been dealing with for a little while now, he will be in the building, and it is all … [Read more...] about What is your favorite Marcus Smart memory with the Boston Celtics?
How to watch Celtics vs. Grizzlies: Live stream info, TV channel, game time | February 4
The Memphis Grizzlies (18-31) hope to snap a four-game losing streak when visiting the Boston Celtics (37-12) at 6:00 PM ET on Sunday, February 4, 2024 at TD Garden. The matchup airs on NBCS-BOS and BSSE. In their most recent game, the Celtics lost to the Lakers on Thursday, 114-105. Their high scorer was Jayson Tatum with 23 points. Read on for all the info on how to watch … [Read more...] about How to watch Celtics vs. Grizzlies: Live stream info, TV channel, game time | February 4
On this day: Larry Bird’s No. 33 retired; Greene, Loscutoff born
On this day in Boston Celtics history, the franchise retired Hall of Fame forward Larry Bird’s No. 33 jersey in a special, sold-out ceremony at the TD Garden in 1993. Larry Legend played his college ball primarily at Indiana State (he briefly played at Indiana under iconic coach Bob Knight before transferring to Indiana). He was drafted before he graduated via a loophole in the … [Read more...] about On this day: Larry Bird’s No. 33 retired; Greene, Loscutoff born
Revisit Marcus Smart’s top plays as a member of the Boston Celtics
Defensive stalwart Marcus Smart spent his first nine seasons in the NBA with the Boston Celtics, establishing a reputation for producing gritty, winnings plays in that time. It was this approach to basketball that made Smart a fan-favorite around the Boston area. Smart was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies during the 2023 NBA offseason, and is set to make his return to the Hub … [Read more...] about Revisit Marcus Smart’s top plays as a member of the Boston Celtics
Boston Celtics vs. Memphis Grizzlies odds, tips and betting trends | February 4
The Memphis Grizzlies (18-31) are heavy, 15.5-point underdogs as they look to stop a four-game losing streak when they visit the Boston Celtics (37-12) on Sunday, February 4, 2024 at TD Garden. The game airs at 6:00 PM ET on NBCS-BOS and BSSE. The matchup has an over/under of 221.5. Boston dropped its most recent game to the Lakers, 114-105, on Thursday. Jayson Tatum was its … [Read more...] about Boston Celtics vs. Memphis Grizzlies odds, tips and betting trends | February 4
On this day: Bird hits 1st All-Star 3; Edwards traded; Green debut
On this day in Boston Celtics history, a rookie and future Celtics Hall of Famer made history as legendary small forward Larry Bird scored the very first 3-point shot in the history of the All-Star Game, in a contest that was played at the Capital Centre in Landover, Maryland in 1979. The Hick from French Lick (as Bird was sometimes called as a nickname by his fans with … [Read more...] about On this day: Bird hits 1st All-Star 3; Edwards traded; Green debut
Did the Boston Celtics give up on Aaron Nesmith too soon?
The Boston Celtics clinched a 129-124 win at home against the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night. For the Pacers, former Celtics sharpshooter Aaron Nesmith was the standout player for the team, leading all Indiana players in scoring with 26 points and 12 rebounds, while new Indiana addition Pascal Siakam contributed 23 points. Nesmith always seems to have a little extra when … [Read more...] about Did the Boston Celtics give up on Aaron Nesmith too soon?
What should we make of the Boston Celtics’ struggles against the NBA’s best teams?
What should we make of the Boston Celtics’ struggles against the NBA’s best teams? The Celtics may be the owners of the best record in the league, but for whatever reason have played more like a .500 ball club than not when the team across the court from them is among the Association’s elite. Is it just the way a normal season goes for a contender, given the Celtics have lost … [Read more...] about What should we make of the Boston Celtics’ struggles against the NBA’s best teams?