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On this day in Boston Celtics history, former Celtics point guard John Bagley was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut in 1960. Bagley would play his college ball at Boston College before being drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 1982 NBA draft with the 12th overall pick. He would play with that franchise and the (then) New Jersey (now, Brooklyn) Nets before being traded to … [Read more...] about On this day: Kevin Garnett presented with Defensive Player of the Year award; John Bagley born

The Boston Celtics played like a finely-tuned luxury car in their 114-94 blowout of the Miami Heat on Sunday in Game 1, and it was thanks in part to the addition of star big man Kristaps Porzingis this past offseason. To take stock of that Game 1 win, what we expect to see in Game 2, and a quick chat about Porzingis’ luxury car collection (all Mercedes-Benz) the hosts of the … [Read more...] about Celtics Lab 252: On Kristaps Porzingis love of Mercedes-Benz, and whether the Heat can steal a game

The NBA is quickly becoming an international league in terms of players, but will it ever expand beyond the borders of the United States of America and Canada? With word from league commissioner Adam Silver that expansion is finally starting to move forward in terms of the league listening to investment groups and cities, we are likely looking at expansion as a “when” issue, … [Read more...] about Will the NBA ever expand beyond the borders of the United States and Canada?

The Boston Celtics won the opening game of their first-round series against the Miami Heat on Sunday (April 21). Erik Spoelstra was without Jimmy Butler, who is currently dealing with an MCL sprain. Without the All-Star forward, Miami’s chances of progressing into the second round are slim. According to Shams Charania, who was speaking on a recent episode of FanDuel TV’s ‘Run … [Read more...] about Jimmy Butler could miss entire series vs. Celtics

The Boston Celtics have won Game 1 of their Eastern Conference first round series against the Miami Heat to take a 1-0 series lead over the pesky ball club that sent them packing from the 2023 Eastern Conference Finals!  Star Celtics forward Jayson Tatum has notched his first ever triple-double in the postseason, and helped the Celtics overcome the so-called “Heat Culture” … [Read more...] about Boston wins Game 1 vs. Miami as Heat Culture freezes up

Did the Boston Celtics handle the chippiness of the Miami Heat well? They certainly saw plenty in their Game 1 win over their Eastern Conference rivals to kick off the 2024 NBA Playoff.? All throughout the contest, the Celtics were in control of the game — and the Heat were trying to junk the tilt up with physical play that bordered on dirty for many. The Celtics kept their … [Read more...] about Did the Boston Celtics handle the chippiness of the Miami Heat well?

The Boston Celtics had a 2023-24 NBA regular season for the record books, winning not only the Eastern Conference standings handily but the entire league’s, assuring themselves of home court advantage throughout the looming 2024 postseason as a result. With four players earning Eastern Conference Player of the Month, a new franchise (and league) record was set. And from point … [Read more...] about Best moments of the Boston Celtics’ 223-24 NBA season

The Miami Heat are 15-point underdogs heading into Game 2 of the opening round of the NBA Playoffs against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on Wednesday, starting at 7:00 PM ET on TNT and NBCS-BOS. The Celtics hold a 1-0 lead in the series. The point total in the matchup is set at 207.5. On Sunday, Boston defeated Miami 114-94, led by Jayson Tatum with 23 points. Bam Adebayo was … [Read more...] about Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat odds, tips and betting trends | April 24

The Boston Celtics start their run at the 2024 NBA title with a first round matchup with the Miami Heat, the same team that sent them fishing in the 2023 Eastern Conference Finals. And while that might seem like a bit of poetic justice to Celtics fans, if star Heat forward Jimmy Butler is not able to play thanks to an MCL sprain, the outcome of this series might already be in … [Read more...] about Celtics vs. Heat, Game 1 first round: Prediction, preview, how to watch, stream, start, key stats