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That’s happened while having an elite offense has seemingly become more important to winning a title. Out of the last nine champions, only two teams didn’t have a top-five offense (the 2020 Los Angeles Lakers and the 2022 Warriors). From 2005-15, five of 11 champions had a top-five offense, while seven had a top-five defense. Just four of the last nine champions have had a … [Read more...] about
"It’s great to have this award but to cap off the season I’d much rather have a ring with it than an individual award." The post Payton Pritchard humbled by Sixth Man honors, but knows the work has just begun appeared first on Boston.com. … [Read more...] about Payton Pritchard humbled by Sixth Man honors, but knows the work has just begun
The first three Celtics points came on a Jaylen Brown pull-up 3-pointer, which took advantage of the sliver of light allowed by a switching defense. “Getting my jumper going, I think that kind of opened some stuff up,” Brown said after Boston’s Game 2 win over Orlando. “It wasn’t too many X’s and O’s, it just came down to making plays.” … [Read more...] about
Celtics' play-by-play announcer Drew Carter ran the Boston Marathon, stopping briefly for an entertaining mid-race interview with colleague Brian Scalabrine. The post ‘Can’t put that on the air’: Celtics’ broadcaster drops accidental expletives in mid-marathon interview appeared first on Boston.com. … [Read more...] about ‘Can’t put that on the air’: Celtics’ broadcaster drops accidental expletives in mid-marathon interview
Asked during an appearance on The Dan Patrick Show (YouTube link) about Trae Young‘s future in Atlanta, NBA insider Chris Haynes said the Hawks guard has expressed to him that he’s “down with the process” and wants to see a young Atlanta team “turn the corner.” However, while Haynes hasn’t heard anything from Young’s camp to indicate that he’s seeking a change of scenery, he … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Young, Rozier, Love, Magic, Wizards
Jayson Tatum has been diagnosed with a bone bruise in his right wrist after undergoing an MRI. Tatum has been listed as doubtful for Game 2 against the Orlando Magic. Tatum's availability could be a pain tolerance issue. Tatum had 17 points, 14 rebounds and four assists in the Boston Celtics' Game 1 win over the Magic. … [Read more...] about Jayson Tatum Diagnosed With Bone Bruise In Right Wrist, Doubtful For Game 2
Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images Holiday is a finalist for the NBA’s Social Justice Champion Award, thanks to him and his wife’s philanthropic work and a Boston-based partnership with Jaylen Brown. Jrue Holiday doesn’t like to talk or get publicity for his philanthropic work. And neither does his wife, US soccer Olympian Lauren Holiday. That’s what Renee King, the … [Read more...] about Jrue Holiday doesn’t want credit for his social justice work, but he might get it anyway
Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images Kentavious Caldwell-Pope defended his hard foul on Jayson Tatum as playoff basketball at Magic shootaround on Wednesday. BOSTON — Kentavious Caldwell-Pope defended his play on Jayson Tatum that resulted in a flagrant foul speaking to CLNS Media at the Magic’s shootaround on Wednesday. Tatum is entering the night doubtful to play in Game 2 with … [Read more...] about Kentavious Caldwell-Pope defends foul on Jayson Tatum before Celtics-Magic Game 2
Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images The Celtics look for a 2-0 lead as they host the Orlando Magic for Game 2 of the First Round of the Playoffs. The Celtics host the Orlando Magic for Game 2 of the first round of the playoffs. The Celtics won 103-86 on Sunday and is up 1 game to none in the best of 7 series. The Celtics were sluggish in the first half, especially on … [Read more...] about Orlando Magic (0-1) at Boston Celtics (1-0) Round 1 Game 2 4/23/25
