Champion Boston Celtics floor general Rajon Rondo retired this week after a 16-year career in the NBA that included two championships, multiple all-defense teams and recording the fourth most assists in Celtics history. His post-Boston stops included the Dallas Mavericks, Sacramento Kings, Chicago Bulls, New Orleans Pelicans, the Los Angeles Lakers and brief Atlanta Hawks and … [Read more...] about Looking back on Rajon Rondo’s NBA career with the Boston Celtics and beyond
Boston Celtics vs. Portland Trail Blazers odds, tips and betting trends | April 7
The Boston Celtics (61-16) are heavily favored (-16.5) to extend a four-game winning streak when they host the Portland Trail Blazers (21-56) at 6:00 PM ET on Sunday, April 7, 2024 at TD Garden. The matchup airs on NBCS-BOS, ROOT Sports NW, and ROOT Sports NW+. The matchup’s point total is set at 217.5. Boston won its most recent game against the Kings, 101-100, on Friday. … [Read more...] about Boston Celtics vs. Portland Trail Blazers odds, tips and betting trends | April 7
Boston Celtics’ young, inexperienced lineup holds off Sacramento Kings with game-winner
What, if anything, should we take from the Boston Celtics‘ 101-100 win over a desperate Sacramento Kings ball club at TD Garden this past Friday (April 5) evening? With the Celtics starters taken out of the game for the contest’s final frame, one can both see the value of the experimentation being used by Boston head coach Joe Mazzulla and also be limited by how much it … [Read more...] about Boston Celtics’ young, inexperienced lineup holds off Sacramento Kings with game-winner
On Bill Russell, the original sneaker free agent
Star Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown is a sneaker free agent by design, his high standards for what he wants in footwear he would be endorsing with not only his name but also his values make the fit — both literal and metaphorical — critical.But as is often the case with Brown and the Celtics, the forward-thinking star is following a path blazed long ago by a … [Read more...] about On Bill Russell, the original sneaker free agent
On the Boston Celtics securing the NBA’s best record for the 2023-24 regular season
With the Boston Celtics clinching the best record in the NBA with their recent win over the Oklahoma City Thunder at TD Garden, what else do the Celtics have to play for between now and the rest of the NBA’s 2023-24 regular season? For one, momentum. The Celtics have been steam rolling their opponents, both good and bad, and they do not want to take their foot off the gas just … [Read more...] about On the Boston Celtics securing the NBA’s best record for the 2023-24 regular season
Xavier Tillman secures 101-100 Celtics win over Kings with game-winning floater
The Boston Celtics squeaked past the visiting Sacramento Kings Friday night, securing a 101-100 victory thanks to a heroic shot in the final moments of the game from forward Xavier Tillman. The shot put Boston ahead with just a few seconds remaining, while a chaotic defensive sequence on the opposite end sealed the deal. It was an exciting game, made even more intriguing … [Read more...] about Xavier Tillman secures 101-100 Celtics win over Kings with game-winning floater
Do the Boston Celtics or the Oklahoma City Thunder have a brighter future?
When the Boston Celtics blew out the Oklahoma City Thunder at TD Garden this past Wednesday night to get their 60th win of the NBA’s 2023-24 season and the league’s best record to boot, neither ball club was entirely healthy. The Thunder, in particular, were without two of their key players in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams. So, the blowout is probably less of a … [Read more...] about Do the Boston Celtics or the Oklahoma City Thunder have a brighter future?
PHOTOS: Boston vs. Sacramento – Celtics bench outlasts hungry Kings 101-100
Even though the Boston Celtics have little to play for apart from momentum heading into the NBA’s 2024 Playoffs, the Celtics managed to eke out a 101-100 win vs. the Sacramento Kings at TD Garden on Friday night. Even with key players out injured or on the bench to finish the game, they found a way to win. With coach Joe Mazzulla using the tilt to test a number of things, it’s … [Read more...] about PHOTOS: Boston vs. Sacramento – Celtics bench outlasts hungry Kings 101-100
With Joel Embiid’s return, are the Philadelphia 76ers the Boston Celtics’ biggest threat in the East?
With Joel Embiid’s return to the court after a two month recovery from a meniscus injury having happened with Embiid looking good on the court, are the Philadelphia 76ers the Boston Celtics‘ biggest threat in the NBA’s Eastern Conference Playoffs? While he was still clearly not fully in game shape after the long absence (and understandably so) he also did not look limited by … [Read more...] about With Joel Embiid’s return, are the Philadelphia 76ers the Boston Celtics’ biggest threat in the East?