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On this day in Boston Celtics history, former Head Coach Jimmy Rodgers was fired in that role after unexpectedly dropping a first-round matchup with the New York Knicks in the 1990 NBA Playoffs. Rodgers had joined the Celtics as an assistant coach under Bill Fitch in 1979. He would stay on with the organization after Fitch was let go as head coach in 1983, working under Celtics … [Read more...] about On this day: Jimmy Rodgers fired; Kemba Walker, Keyon Dooling born

The Boston Celtics are 13.5-point favorites heading into Game 2 of the second round of the NBA Playoffs against the Cleveland Cavaliers at TD Garden on Thursday, starting at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN. The Celtics hold a 1-0 lead in the series. The matchup’s over/under is set at 213.5. On Tuesday, Boston knocked off Cleveland 120-95, led by Jaylen Brown with 32 points (plus two assists … [Read more...] about Boston Celtics vs. Cleveland Cavaliers odds, tips and betting trends | May 9

Former Boston Celtics small forward Paul Pierce has been keeping an extra close eye on the team he forged a Hall of Fame career with as they look like a team that can hang a banner for the first time since he helped do so in 2008. The growth of fellow Celtics small forward Jayson Tatum, the offseason additions of Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis, and the development of … [Read more...] about Champion Boston Celtics alum Paul Pierce on his confidence in his former team to win it all

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla knows that winning a title is far and away the top priority for his club. This current core has flirted with contention for years but has yet to grab a coveted 18th banner for the franchise, most recently coming up short in the 2023 Eastern Conference finals with Mazzulla at the helm.Here in the 2024 playoffs, Mazzulla’s crew is once again … [Read more...] about Mazzulla says Celtics know ‘there’s nothing more important than winning’

Luke Kornet will hit the court when the Boston Celtics meet the Cleveland Cavaliers at 7:00 PM ET on Tuesday. If you’re trying to find Kornet’s statistics, here’s everything you need to know regarding the Vanderbilt product. Luke Kornet vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers NBA player odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Tuesday at 5:38 PM ET. For a full list of sports … [Read more...] about Luke Kornet Recent Stats, Props & Injury Report

Will the Boston Celtics need injured star center Kristaps Porzingis to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2024 Eastern Conference semifinals? The Cavs are looking at having to start the series without two of their own big men in forward Dean Wade and center Jarrett Allen due to a knee and rib injury respectively. Add in that Cleveland has never been a very good rebounding team … [Read more...] about Will the Boston Celtics need Kristaps Porzingis to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers?

After defeating the Orlando Magic in the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs, the Cleveland Cavaliers have the dubious honor to face off with the Boston Celtics in the 2024 Eastern Conference semifinals. What do we need to know about both of these ball clubs ahead of Game 1’s tipoff? The cohosts of the “Celts of the Knight Table” and “How Bout Them Celtics!” podcasts sat down … [Read more...] about The big Boston Celtics – Cleveland Cavaliers 2024 Eastern Conference semifinals preview

On this day in Boston Celtics history, the team signed center Mark Acres in 1987. Originally drafted in 1985 by the Dallas Mavericks out of Oral Roberts University playing under his father, Acres played two seasons in Europe and then joined the Celtics as a free agent two years later.Acres had a middling career with the team as a reserve over two seasons, putting up 3 points, … [Read more...] about On this day: Marc Acres signed; Game 5 of 1974 NBA Finals won

In Game 1 of the second round of the NBA Playoffs, the Boston Celtics will face the Cleveland Cavaliers. If you’re looking for parlay options, we have those for you below. Watch out-of-market NBA games on NBA League Pass! Successfully hitting the spread, total and Jayson Tatum over 27.5 PTS parlay for the Celtics-Cavaliers contest earns $61.16 on a $10 bet using the … [Read more...] about NBA Picks: Celtics vs. Cavaliers Eastern Semifinals | Game 1 Same Game Parlay – Tuesday, May 7