Once upon a time in the 1980s, you would have a very hard time getting former Boston Celtics small forward Darren Daye to have a conversation of any length with iconic Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Michael Cooper. But here we are in our year of our lord 2024, and not only are the two former rivals talking, but they recently sat down to do a podcast together on Cooper’s … [Read more...] about Boston Celtics alum Daren Daye talks career vs. Los Angeles Lakers, more with Michael Cooper
How should we grade Jayson Tatum’s play in the Celtics’ 107-89 blowout Game 1 win?
How should we grade Jayson Tatum‘s play in the Boston Celtics‘ 107-89 blowout Game 1 win over the Dallas Mavericks at TD Garden this past Thursday (June 6) night? Join Bob Ryan and Jeff Goodman, cohosts of the CLNS Media “Bob Ryan, Jeff Goodman, and Gary Tanguay!” podcast, as they break down the Celtics’ impressive victory over the Mavericks in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, … [Read more...] about How should we grade Jayson Tatum’s play in the Celtics’ 107-89 blowout Game 1 win?
Jayson Tatum is using 2022 as fuel against Mavericks
In 2022, the Golden State Warriors defeated the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals. Jayson Tatum played that series with a non-displaced fracture in his wrist. Boston underperformed. They failed to return to the mountain top last season, losing to the Miami Heat in seven games. However, after a dominant 2023-24 season, the Celtics are back in the NBA Finals and currently lead the … [Read more...] about Jayson Tatum is using 2022 as fuel against Mavericks
Mavs’ Luka Doncic downgraded to questionable ahead of Game 2 vs. Celtics
Game 2 of the 2024 NBA Finals may have just gotten a lot more intriguing with the news from the Dallas Mavericks that star Dallas wing Luka Doncic has been downgraded to questionable for the Mavs’ tilt with the Boston Celtics at TD Garden this Sunday (June 9) evening. The Mavs downgraded the Slovenian superstar due to a new injury, adding into a pair he has been trying to play … [Read more...] about Mavs’ Luka Doncic downgraded to questionable ahead of Game 2 vs. Celtics
PHOTOS: Boston vs. Dallas – Celtics top Mavs 105-98 in Game 2 of the NBA finals
Game 2 of the 2024 NBA Finals saw the Boston Celtics grab a 105-98 home victory against the Dallas Mavericks. Teams are 31-5 after going up 2-0 in the championship round of the NBA playoffs. Dallas was much more physical to open the game, and Boston had to work for each and every basket. And while the Celtics as a collective shot the ball poorly, the Mavericks were quite … [Read more...] about PHOTOS: Boston vs. Dallas – Celtics top Mavs 105-98 in Game 2 of the NBA finals
Should Kristaps Porzingis be starting for the Boston Celtics in Game 2?
Star Boston Celtics big man Kristaps Porzingis mentioned the fact that he is on a “minutes restriction” just before a Celtics practice on this past Saturday (June 8) ahead of Boston’s Game 2 tilt with the Dallas Mavericks in the 2024 NBA Finals at TD Garden this Sunday (June 9) night. CLNS Media reporter Bobby Manning and Celtics Blog beat writer Noa Dalzell took a moment to … [Read more...] about Should Kristaps Porzingis be starting for the Boston Celtics in Game 2?
Ever wonder what it is like to cover a Boston Celtics practice in the NBA finals?
Ever wonder what it is like to cover a Boston Celtics practice while the storied ball club is neck deep in preparation for Game 2 of the 2024 NBA Finals vs. the Dallas Mavericks? Well, look no further, because we have the video for you to watch to get to the bottom of that question. Celtics Blog beat writer for the Celtics Noa Dalzell recently sat down to do a live question … [Read more...] about Ever wonder what it is like to cover a Boston Celtics practice in the NBA finals?
How the Celtics punished the Mavericks defense
The Boston Celtics won Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks. Joe Mazzulla’s team showed its offensive dominance, consistently finding gaps in the Mavericks’ defense and creating high-level scoring opportunities to build a significant lead early in the game. In the latest episode of “The Celtics Chronicle” podcast, the hosts break down the different ways the … [Read more...] about How the Celtics punished the Mavericks defense
Luka Doncic admits Boston’s 3-point offense is an issue
The Boston Celtics are one of the best perimeter-scoring teams in the NBA. Joe Mazzulla likes his team to get up a lot of 3s. Boston also has eight players who can all score from deep, seven of whom are legitimate three-level scorers. As such, the Dallas Mavericks struggled to contain Boston’s floor spacing during the opening game of the NBA Finals. During his postgame news … [Read more...] about Luka Doncic admits Boston’s 3-point offense is an issue