Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images The Celtics rank 27th in opponent points in the paint and 21st in field goal percentage allowed within five feet. The latter is down from third last year as Boston prepares to play the big Cavaliers frontcourt. BOSTON — Joe Mazzulla, taking the podium after a bloodbath in the paint against the Raptors that the Celtics narrowly escaped, … [Read more...] about Rim protection a problem for Celtics heading into Cavs game
Cleveland Cavaliers (15-0) at Boston Celtics (11-3) Game #15 11/19/24
Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images The Celtics host the unbeaten Cavaliers in a rematch of last season’s Eastern Conference Semifinals. The Champion Celtics host the undefeated Cleveland Cavaliers for an Emirates NBA Cup game. The Celtics are 0-1 in Cup games while the Cavs are 1-0. This is the first of 4 games between these two teams this season. They will play in … [Read more...] about Cleveland Cavaliers (15-0) at Boston Celtics (11-3) Game #15 11/19/24
Patriots snap counts: Christian Barmore comeback a feel-good story in loss to Rams
Photo by Danielle Parhizkaran/The Boston Globe via Getty Images Notes and thoughts on the Patriots’ snap counts from their 28-22 loss to the Rams. On the eve of their Week 11 game against the Los Angeles Rams, the New England Patriots made a move almost four months in the making. Even though he had been diagnosed with blood clots in late July, defensive tackle Christian … [Read more...] about Patriots snap counts: Christian Barmore comeback a feel-good story in loss to Rams
Why Patriots benched kickoff returner Javon Baker against Rams, explained by Jerod Mayo
Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Baker ended up playing just two special teams snaps in Week 11. After joining the New England Patriots in the fourth round of this year’s draft, Javon Baker made his intentions quite clear. In his first media availability, he told fans to “bring your popcorn” because he would “make people in wheelchairs stand … [Read more...] about Why Patriots benched kickoff returner Javon Baker against Rams, explained by Jerod Mayo
Maye’s Plays: In-structure success stands out against Rams
Photo by Fred Kfoury III/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Breaking down Drake Maye’s performance against the Rams in Week 11. Through his first handful of NFL starts, Drake Maye has been one of the league’s best scrambling quarterbacks. The playmaking quarterback knows he has that skill in his bag, but also knows that's not where he wants to consistently win. “I’m a … [Read more...] about Maye’s Plays: In-structure success stands out against Rams
New England Patriots links 11/19/24 – Conservative play-calls, mistakes, turnovers held Pats down
offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt calls a play | Photo by Barry Chin/The Boston Globe via Getty Images Daily news and links for Tuesday. TEAM TALK Transactions: Patriots activate CB Alex Austin and release CB Marco Wilson. Evan Lazar’s After Further Review: Breaking down QB Drake Maye’s performance and the Patriots defense in Sunday’s loss. ‘Eventually, the hope is … [Read more...] about New England Patriots links 11/19/24 – Conservative play-calls, mistakes, turnovers held Pats down
Patriots sign Titus Leo off Colts’ practice squad amid series of linebacker moves
Photo by Bryan Bennett/Getty Images The team waived Ochaun Mathis and placed Curtis Jacobs on injured reserve. Three linebackers would be part of the latest roster reshuffle at Gillette Stadium. The New England Patriots signed Titus Leo off the practice squad of the Indianapolis Colts on Tuesday. In corresponding 53-man moves, the organization waived Ochaun Mathis and … [Read more...] about Patriots sign Titus Leo off Colts’ practice squad amid series of linebacker moves
#PostPulpit Mailbag: Submit your questions for this week
Submit your questions down below. The up-and-down season continued for the New England Patriots as they find themselves back in the loss column after a 28-22 defeat to the Los Angeles Rams. With the Dolphins next on the schedule, submit any Patriots questions — or whatever else is on your mind — down in the comments below or on Twitter using #PostPulpit. Stay tuned for Friday’s … [Read more...] about #PostPulpit Mailbag: Submit your questions for this week
Bengals claim cornerback Marco Wilson off waivers from Patriots
Photo by Matthew J. Lee/The Boston Globe via Getty Images Marco Wilson appeared in 10 games this season for New England. Marco Wilson will head from the AFC East to the AFC North. The Cincinnati Bengals claimed the cornerback off waivers from the New England Patriots on Tuesday, according to the NFL transaction wire. Wilson, 25, departed from the 53-man roster in … [Read more...] about Bengals claim cornerback Marco Wilson off waivers from Patriots