Reverting back to Ime Udoka’s lineup ‘might have helped save’ Celtics’ season

The Boston Celtics were able to overcome a 3-2 defecit in their Eastern Conference semifinals against the 76ers — and as NBC Sports Boston’s Chris Forsberg pointed out, it was largely in part due to the starting lineup switch Joe Mazzulla made to revert back to the double-big lineup his predecessor Ime Udoka rode to …

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Morning Skate: Proposals

Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images/NHLI Some really bad ones. Welcome to Monday, folks! Another week begins. Happy belated Mother’s Day to all of the moms out there as well. This weekend saw a truly sad event, as the Toronto Maple Leafs were eliminated from the postseason, losing in OT to the Panthers (too soon). We’ve …

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The Boston Celtics answered all my questions in Game 6 — and now I’m confused

I totally saw that one coming…is what I would have said if I was a clairvoyant wizard (or corgi) capable of predicting the future irrespective of what my eyes, ears, and heart rate told me. But even if I was able to do that, I would still have been unable to ignore what the pearls …

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Boston Celtics NBA Playoffs Game Tonight: Celtics vs 76ers Injury Report, Starting Lineup, Predictions, TV Channel for May 14

The Boston Celtics have reached a familiar refrain: Game 7 in the Eastern Conference postseason. In 2022, the Cs played Milwaukee and Miami en route to an NBA Finals appearance. Should Boston return to the Finals in 2023, it’ll take at least one more winner-take-all affair, with Philadelphia taking three thus far in the Eastern …

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76ers analyst has grim feeling about facing Boston Celtics in Game 7

Liberty Ballers’ Bryan Toporek has a grim outlook about the 76ers facing the Boston Celtics in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals’ No. 2-No. 3 matchup on May 12 — believing that a loss for Philadelphia could mean the end of the current era of Sixers basketball. “But if the Celtics beat the Sixers …

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Morning Skate: Accolades

Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images For individuals, that is. Happy Friday, folks! We’ve got 80+ degrees in the forecast for the Boston area, meaning it is officially playoff hockey weath…never mind. While the Bruins on-ice time is done, they continue to reap the benefits of their outstanding regular season, with two more individual award finalists: …

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Analyst rips unforgivable Boston Celtics-Warriors Jaylen Brown proposal

For reasons unbeknownst to just about anyone else on the planet, FS1 host Colin Cowherd concocted a mock trade proposal — with mock never being more apt than in this scenario — which would see the Boston Celtics send Jaylen Brown and Malcolm Brogdon to the Warriors for Jordan Poole and Andrew Wiggins. No draft …

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Elements of potential Jazz proposal to Boston Celtics for Jaylen Brown revealed

If Jaylen Brown were to become made available during the 2023 offseason by the Boston Celtics, Inside The Jazz’ Jared Koch believes the Utah Jazz have what the Cs could look for in a return for the All-NBA forward — including multiple draft picks and potential franchise building blocks of which to build on in …

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What does Jaylen Brown’s All-NBA honors mean for the Boston Celtics?

On Wednesday, March 10th, a day of rest between second-round games five and six for the Boston Celtics and 76ers,  the NBA announced the All-NBA teams. Less than surprisingly, both Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum were named to the second and first teams, respectively. In the short run, it’s hopeful that this recognition can provide …

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BetMGM Massachusetts Bonus: $1,000 to Bet on the Celtics to win NBA Finals! 

The Celtics are in a hole for the first time in the NBA playoffs, but that might actually work to your benefit. Boston’s odds to win the NBA Finals have never been longer than they are right now, which means you’ll get that much more bang for your buck if it hits! And what better …

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Boston Celtics NBA Playoffs Game Tonight: Celtics vs 76ers Injury Report, Starting Lineup, Predictions, TV Channel for May 11

It isn’t necessarily the toughest thing to have imagined the Boston Celtics getting into a 3-2 hole in the Eastern Conference semifinals given their post-All-Star break struggles in the regular season, but this feeling is unfamiliar. Boston may not be ready for the 76ers led by reigning MVP Joel Embiid and revived former MVP James …

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MORSE: Patriots ‘Way Too Early” 53-Man Roster Projection

While waiting for the Patriots’ rookie camp to occur, it seems everyone is doing a “way too early” 53-man roster projection. The post MORSE: Patriots ‘Way Too Early” 53-Man Roster Projection appeared first on PatsFans.com.

Patriots’ Game In Germany Opponent Details Revealed

While the full NFL schedule will reportedly be revealed by the league on Thursday night, one of the contests for the New England Patriots appears to already be set. The post Patriots’ Game In Germany Opponent Details Revealed appeared first on PatsFans.com.

Patriots’ Gonzalez Could Be Key Piece That’s Been Missing On Defense

It’s hard not to look at the selection of Christian Gonzalez with a fair amount of optimism, especially given some of the recent history when it comes to how much success the New England Patriots have had with an extremely competent cornerback lining up on the outside. The post Patriots’ Gonzalez Could Be Key Piece …

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Bet Celtics to win series vs. Sixers based on this Doc Rivers historic trend

The Boston Celtics squandered a key opportunity in Game 5 at home against the Philadelphia 76ers, falling behind 3-2 in the second round for the second time in as many seasons. That’s right, Boston was in this same spot in the 2021-22 season against the Milwaukee Bucks, but it came back to win Game 6 …

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Boston Celtics analyst has brutal message about Joe Mazzulla’s coaching

Heavy’s Adam Taylor had a brutal message regarding the coaching job Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla has done during the 2023 postseason — rattling off a laundry list of things he has done or has failed to do during his first playoffs. Mazzulla’s offensive plan has sucked throughout the post-season. The team is 2nd-bottom …

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Celtics vs. Sixers prediction and odds for Game 6 (Can Boston force Game 7?)

Boston Celtics fans are hoping for a Game 7 in the Eastern Conference semifinals because that would mean that the team kept its season alive on Thursday night against the Philadelphia 76ers. Philly stole Game 1 and 5 in Boston to take a 3-2 series lead, but it finds itself as a short underdog in …

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It’s time to freak out about the Boston Celtics — except don’t do that

I probably should be depressed right now. I should be crying in a corner, in disbelief that the 76ers, of all teams, have taken the Boston Celtics to the brink. Maybe I should just refuse to watch Game 6 in protest of the abominable performance last night, and simply avert my eyes from the coming …

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Morning Skate: Words

Photo by Erica Denhoff/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images A lot of them. It is Wednesday, my dudes. Hopefully you’re having a decent week thus far. The Bruins held what is likely their last 2023 post-mortem yesterday, with Don Sweeney, Cam Neely, Jim Montgomery, and Charlie Jacobs addressing the media. It went about how you’d expect: …

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Spurs proposal is slight overpay but can be considered by Boston Celtics

Air Alamo’s Cal Durrett came up with a trade proposal involving the Boston Celtics and Spurs that would see the Cs land Doug McDermott for Payton Pritchard, a 2025 first-round draft pick, Mike Muscala, and Danilo Gallinari — a deal that would be a slight overpay for Boston but one that would still be considered …

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