Last Word On Pro Basketball

Though they’ve gotten off to an excellent start, the Boston Celtics are second in the Eastern Conference at 19-5. This hasn’t led to many people wondering whether the Cleveland Cavaliers, who have the best record out East (21-4), have leapfrogged them per se. However, they’re now regarded as a realistic title-contender, with Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson even being compared to … [Read more...] about Celtics Appear Primed To Repeat As NBA Champions

Boston Celtics wing Sam Hauser has been a key part of the team’s success over the past four years. Hauser has blossomed from struggling to crack the rotation as a rookie to a consistent backup wing with a knack for shooting. His elite catch-and-shoot abilities make him a natural fit in the Celtics’ system. Furthermore, in Hauser’s full three seasons, he has seen an impressive … [Read more...] about Sam Hauser is the All-Time Leader in this Crucial Stat

Drew Peterson getting significant minutes wasn’t on most Boston Celtics fans’ radar. However, due to several notable injuries, Peterson received quality minutes in the last two games. Notably, in the first game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Jaylen Brown and Derrick White were sidelined in the following game against the Miami Heat, Jrue Holiday, Kristaps Porzingis, Al … [Read more...] about Can Drew Peterson Crack the Celtics Rotation?

The Cleveland Cavaliers upset their Eastern Conference foe, the Boston Celtics on Sunday night 115-111. The heavyweight tilt was a rematch of last season’s Eastern Conference semi-finals and NBA Cup game on Nov. 19, in which the Celtics won both. This time was different though, Donovan Mitchell poured in 20 points in the fourth quarter to see the Cavs to victory. However, it … [Read more...] about Cavs Coach and Teammate Heap Praise on Guard After Celtics Win

In the first four seasons of his career, Atlanta Hawks forward De’Andre Hunter started in 200 of 206 possible games. Then, midway through the 2023-24 season, he and the Hawks opted to try a new strategy. Desiring to be a more aggressive scorer, Hunter asked to come off the bench, where he could be a focal point. For a player who had been a peripheral part of the offense for … [Read more...] about Hawks’ De’Andre Hunter Belongs In NBA Award Conversation

So far, two of the biggest stories of the Boston Celtics season have been the stellar play of Derrick White and Payton Pritchard. White is having a career season at age 30 and Pritchard is an early Sixth Man of the Year frontrunner. Shot chart data from Shotcreator.com shows players’ percentages from each zone and the percentile this percentage puts them in. For White and … [Read more...] about Advanced Stats Highlight White’s and Pritchard’s Absurd Efficiency

The Emirates NBA Cup is fully underway, and just like last season, it has delivered. From the colorful courts to the extra weight on regular season games, the NBA Cup seems to be a success. The Golden State Warriors have already clinched a spot in the Quarterfinals, and the Houston Rockets have now done the same. As teams start to grab their spots to the Quarterfinals in the … [Read more...] about The Best Games On Friday’s NBA Cup Schedule

After an uneventful start, the 2024 NBA Draft class has made Rookie of the Year (ROY) one of the more entertaining NBA Award races. Despite a hot start from Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis, Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic is the early favorite for the 2025 Most Valuable Player award. Los Angeles Clippers wing Norman Powell has been putting together a Most Improved … [Read more...] about NBA ROY Race: Jared McCain Tightens Hold, Zach Edey Slides