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After the Boston Celtics Game 2 win in the Eastern Conference Finals, Jaylen Brown was asked if he had extra motivation after not making the All-NBA team. Brown made it clear where his focus is. "We're two games away from the Finals, so honestly I don't have the time to give a f---," Brown said. Brown scored 40 points to lift Boston to a 2-0 series lead over the Indiana Pacers. … [Read more...] about Jaylen Brown Focused On Playoffs, Not All-NBA

Game 1 between the Indiana Pacers and Boston Celtics averaged 6.48 million viewers across ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN Deportes. It is the most-watched Eastern Conference Finals Game 1 since Cavs-Celtics in 2018. The viewership, an 8% increase from last year, also represents the third most-watched game of this year's playoffs. … [Read more...] about Pacers-Celtics Game 1 Averages 6.48M Viewers

Kristaps Porzingis could return rom his calf injury as early as Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Porzingis has been making progress with the injury and accelerating his on-court ramp up. Porzingis suffered the injury in Game 4 of the first round of the playoffs. The Boston Celtics will maintain a conservative approach with the return of Porzingis. … [Read more...] about Kristaps Porzingis Could Return From Calf Injury By Game 4

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis is likely to miss Games 1 and 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Porzingis is rehabbing from a strained right calf. The Celtics are awaiting the winner of the New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers series. The Eastern Conference Finals is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, May 21. Game 2 is scheduled for Thursday, May 23. Porzingis was injured … [Read more...] about Kristaps Porzingis Expected To Miss First Two Games Of East Finals

After a disappointing Game 2 loss for the second consecutive series, Jayson Tatum spoke about the expectations outsiders have placed on the Boston Celtics following their dominant regular season. "We get it," Tatum said after the Celtics were blown out in the second half by the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 2. "The world thinks we're never supposed to lose. We're supposed to win … [Read more...] about Jayson Tatum: Narrative Says We’re A Superteam, But We Didn’t Get Rewarded Like We Are

Host Danny Leroux talks with Kevin Pelton of ESPN (@kpelton.bsky.social) about the NBA playoffs. They break down each of the four second-round series in terms of the key matchups, swing factors and much more plus other NBA discussion. Subscribe to RealGM Radio on Apple Podcasts or via the RSS feed. … [Read more...] about RealGM Radio: Kevin Pelton On The Second Round (Apr 2024)

During the Boston Celtics closeout Game 5 victory over the Miami Heat, there was some good news shared on Kristaps Porzingis. TNT sideline reporter Chris Haynes shared that Porzingis is hopeful to make a return in a couple of weeks. "He is likely out for next series, as well. The hope is that he can make a return if the Celtics were to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals," … [Read more...] about Kristaps Porzingis Return Targeted For Eastern Conference Finals

Brad Stevens has been named the 23-24 NBA Executive of the Year. Stevens received 16 out of 29 possible first place votes, six second place votes and three third place votes for a total of 101 points. Sam Presti finished second ahead of Tim Connelly, Leon Rose, Nico Harrison and Rafael Stone. During the past year, Stevens acquired Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday via trade … [Read more...] about Brad Stevens Named 23-24 NBA Executive Of The Year

Kristaps Porzingis has been ruled out for Game 5 by the Boston Celtics with a right soleus strain. The soleus is part of the calf muscle. The injury is expected to keep Porzingis out of multiple games. According to Jeff Stotts, the average time missed for a soleus strain is 17 days. The injury is the same one that has kept Giannis Antetokounmpo out of the Milwaukee Bucks' first … [Read more...] about Kristaps Porzingis To Miss Multiple Games With Right Soleus Strain