The 38-year-old stepped up big for Boston on Tuesday, finishing the game as a team-best +18. The post Al Horford’s ‘calming presence’ helped the Celtics hand the Cavaliers their first loss appeared first on Boston.com. … [Read more...] about Al Horford’s ‘calming presence’ helped the Celtics hand the Cavaliers their first loss
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John Karalis: Derrick White comes to the podium with his beer. Tatum (picking up the Gatorade): this is what you’re supposed to drink after games White: is it? pic.x.com/wOKO2Hl233 … [Read more...] about
Derrick White had a humorous response to a question about his new signature beer
White brought his signature beer to the podium, and his response to a question about it drew laughs. The post Derrick White had a humorous response to a question about his new signature beer appeared first on Boston.com. … [Read more...] about Derrick White had a humorous response to a question about his new signature beer
Jayson Tatum and Celtics hand Cavs first loss of season
Gary Washburn: #Celtics hold on to a 120-117 win over the #Cavaliers, stay alive in the NBA Cup and end CLE’s 15-game winning streak. Tatum 33 and 12 rebounds, Horford 20, White 19, Brown 17, Pritchard 13, Holiday 11; Mitchell 35 (18 in 4Q), Mobley 22, Porter Jr. 15, Niang 11, Jerome 10, Allen … [Read more...] about Jayson Tatum and Celtics hand Cavs first loss of season
Jayson Tatum and Celtics hand Cavs first loss of season
Gary Washburn: #Celtics hold on to a 120-117 win over the #Cavaliers, stay alive in the NBA Cup and end CLE’s 15-game winning streak. Tatum 33 and 12 rebounds, Horford 20, White 19, Brown 17, Pritchard 13, Holiday 11; Mitchell 35 (18 in 4Q), Mobley 22, Porter Jr. 15, Niang 11, Jerome 10, AllenSource: Twitter @GwashburnGlobe What’s the buzz on Twitter? John Karalis … [Read more...] about Jayson Tatum and Celtics hand Cavs first loss of season
Joe Mazzulla reacts to Jim Montgomery’s firing: ‘You hate to see a coach have to go through that’
"You hate to see a coach have to go through that but we all get hired to get fired." The post Joe Mazzulla reacts to Jim Montgomery’s firing: ‘You hate to see a coach have to go through that’ appeared first on Boston.com. … [Read more...] about Joe Mazzulla reacts to Jim Montgomery’s firing: ‘You hate to see a coach have to go through that’
Sam Amick: Been here in Boston for about 10 seconds before enjoying a classic Joe Mazzulla moment. Reporter: “Why does the NBA Cup matter?” Joe: “Who said that?” Laughter from reporters… He then went on to acknowledge that the competition matters. … [Read more...] about
Eastern Notes: Nets, Rivers, Embiid, Queta
The Nets have been competitive thus far, in large part due to their remaining veterans. A source tells Brian Lewis of the New York Post (subscription required) that it may not last for long. The Nets are pointing toward the future and next June’s rich draft, in which they control four first-rounders. They might start a fire sale sooner than later. “It’s kind of a perfect storm … [Read more...] about Eastern Notes: Nets, Rivers, Embiid, Queta
The evolution of Jayson Tatum’s scoring efficiency
Photo by Brian Fluharty/Getty Images The Celtics All-NBA forward has taken his scoring to new heights this season, showcasing a refined efficiency. Jayson Tatum is only in his age-26 season. This is typically when players enter their prime but are still a couple of years away from their peak. So unsurprisingly, Tatum is playing the best basketball of his career and … [Read more...] about The evolution of Jayson Tatum’s scoring efficiency