Celtics Wire

Once again, back is the incredible, the rhyme animal, iconic rapper and Hip-Hop producer Chuck D, for those of you too young to recognize those lyrics. We are speaking about a recent CLNS Media “Cedric Maxwell” podcast the founding member of Public Enemy recently made an appearance on. The eponymous host Cedric Maxwell and his cohost Josue Pavon had a chance to sit down with … [Read more...] about Cedric Maxwell talks with Chuck D on rap, and the evolution of the NBA

Star Boston Celtics big man Kristaps Porzingis was a full participant in Celtics practice on this past Thursday (June 13) ahead of Friday (June 14) night’s Game 4 tilt with the Dallas Mavericks in the 2024 NBA Finals. The Celtics beat the Mavs in Game 3 without Porzingis, who is dealing with a very rare left ankle injury sustained earlier in the series, soon after coming back … [Read more...] about Kristaps Porzingis practices ahead of the Boston Celtics’ potential finals closeout

The Boston Celtics secured a third straight victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday (June 12). Joe Mazzulla’s team kept their unbeaten road record alive despite Kristaps Porzingis being ruled out of the game with injury. Without the veteran big man in the rotation, Joe Mazzulla turned to Xavier Tillman to help fill some of the minutes that had become available. When … [Read more...] about Celtics trusted Xavier Tillman’s familiarity against Dallas

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla told the media recently that star Boston big man Kristaps Porzingis has shown some improvement from one day to the next. The Latvian center is reportedly fighting hard to play in Game 4 of the Celtics’ 2024 NBA Finals series vs. the Dallas Mavericks in what could very well be a closeout game. CLNS Media’s Bobby Manning and Celtics Blog’s … [Read more...] about Why Kristaps Porzingis could suit up for the Boston Celtics in Game 4

If history can tell us anything, the Boston Celtics will end this postseason by hanging Banner 18 now that they have a 3-0 series lead over the Dallas Mavericks in the 2024 NBA Finals. But what history does NOT tell us is whether the clinching win will come at American Airlines Arena or TD Garden, or which game of the series will be the last.But given the way the Celtics played … [Read more...] about Celtics vs. Mavs, Game 4 NBA Finals: Prediction, preview, how to watch, stream, start, key stats (6/14)

With a 3-0 series lead in the 2024 NBA Finals banked after a 106-99 Game 3 win against the Dallas Mavericks at TD Garden this past Wednesday (June 12) night, even with star Boston big man Kristaps Porzingis unable to play for the Celtics thanks to a very rare injury.With the Mavs unable to capitalize on their last, best shot to steal a game and maybe change their fortune, … [Read more...] about Boston Celtics vs. Dallas Mavericks: Injuries, records and likely starting lineups – Game 3, NBA finals (6/12)

The Boston Celtics took a commanding 3-0 lead in the 2024 NBA Finals after securing a 106-99 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in Texas’ American Airlines Arena. Star Celtics forward Jaylen Brown led the team with an impressive performance, finishing with 30 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists in 41 minutes of floor time. CLNS Media reporters Bobby Manning and Josue Pavon, along … [Read more...] about Is Boston’s Jaylen Brown better than Mavs’ wing Luka Doncic?

The Boston Celtics are as close to winning an NBA title as they have been since 2008 after winning Game 3 of the 2024 NBA Finals series, they are now up 3-0 on the Dallas Mavericks in. Now, with history on their side, with no team in league history having fallen into a 0-3 series deficit. “It was a great win,” said Jrue Holiday postgame. “You saw how Dallas fought back, and I … [Read more...] about Will the Dallas Mavericks get swept by the Boston Celtics in the 2024 NBA Finals?

The Boston Celtics may not have expected to get key minutes from deep depth option Xavier Tillman Sr. But with star Boston big man Kristaps Porzingis out in Game 3 of the 2024 NBA Finals, Tillman’s play was a huge part of how Boston beat the Dallas Mavericks 106-99 to take a commanding 3-0 series lead,   Asked how KP’s absence impacted Game 3, veteran Celtics forward Al … [Read more...] about Al Horford has high praise for Xavier Tillman’s play in Game 3 of the 2024 NBA Finals