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Halftime Hot Takes: Real hoops (NBA Cup) is back

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Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown | Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images And the court is green We’re halfway through the Boston Celtics’ NBA Cup opener against the Atlanta Hawks. To be honest, I’ve seen prettier halves of hoops, but the Cs are ahead in this one, nonetheless. Now, get ready for some Halftime Hot Takes, buddy. Photo by Streeter … [Read more...] about Halftime Hot Takes: Real hoops (NBA Cup) is back

Young Hawks surprise, defeat Celtics 117-116

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David Butler II-Imagn Images Atlanta beat Boston on the road in game 1 of the NBA Cup. The 9-2 Boston Celtics opened up their NBA Cup, aiming for a three-game winning streak on Tuesday November 12th, when they face the visiting 4-7 Atlanta Hawks. The Hawks start the NBA Cup without leading scorer Trae Young due to right Achilles tendinitis, adding to an already … [Read more...] about Young Hawks surprise, defeat Celtics 117-116

20/20 vision not great for ‘careless’ Celtics in loss to Hawks

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Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown | Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images 20 turnovers, 20 offensive rebounds allowed to Atlanta. Sometimes you’re going to lose games, even when you’re the Boston Celtics. There are going to be nights where there’s absolutely nothing that you can do to stop a hot shooter or a team that just has it going. Tuesday...well, Tuesday … [Read more...] about 20/20 vision not great for ‘careless’ Celtics in loss to Hawks

10 takeaways from the Celtics’ first NBA Cup loss to Hawks

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Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images Despite a tough loss in their NBA Cup opener, the Celtics showcased their signature style, from fast breaks to elite ball movement. Yet turnovers, rebounding struggles, and unexpected contributions from the Hawks’ lineup highlighted areas the team must address. #1 - Even in a loss, Celtics Basketball is still … [Read more...] about 10 takeaways from the Celtics’ first NBA Cup loss to Hawks

How the Celtics became their failures against the Hawks

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David Butler II-Imagn Images Basketball has a cruel way of punishing you for the mess you make. Boston found out what that means on the last two possessions against the Hawks. The NBA has a poetic way of rewarding you for your strengths and making you pay for your shortcomings. For the Boston Celtics and Atlanta Hawks last night, fate played the hits in the biggest … [Read more...] about How the Celtics became their failures against the Hawks

Boston Celtics Daily Links 11/13/24

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All the Celtics news you need in one convenient place. Herald Should league adopt Joe Mazzulla’s idea to improve NBA Cup? Celtics outplayed in ‘every facet’ in upset NBA Cup loss to Hawks Joe Mazzulla pinpoints one area Celtics ‘absolutely’ must imporve Globe Joe Mazzulla’s love of ‘The Town’ lands him on ‘Jeopardy!’ Takeaways: Celtics’ 20 turnovers lead to loss vs. … [Read more...] about Boston Celtics Daily Links 11/13/24

Do the Celtics have a rebounding problem?

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Yes. The Boston Celtics’ early season has gone more or less as we all expected: long stretches of casual dominance marred by a couple of slip-ups. But if there’s one bugaboo that’s consistently reared its ugly head, it’s rebounding problems on both sides of the floor. The Celtics currently rank 17th in defensive rebounding and 20th in offensive rebounding after being just … [Read more...] about Do the Celtics have a rebounding problem?