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The Boston Celtics have the chance to take a commanding 3-1 Eastern Conference semifinals lead over the 76ers, who have seemingly gotten worse since 2022-23 MVP Joel Embiid returned to the lineup. Following a double-digit win for the Cs in enemy territory on May 5, the familiar feeling that results from these two teams playing …
Joel Embiid looked like the reigning MVP in Game 3 against the Boston Celtics on May 5, pouring in 30 points, 13 rebounds, and four blocks — but it was all in vain as his 76ers lost in Philadelphia to the defending Eastern Conference championships. The Sixers’ next two highest scorers, James Harden, and Tyrese …
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The Boston Celtics would never consider the trade proposal NBA Analysis Network came up with, sending Jaylen Brown to the Kings for a package of Kevin Huerter, two future first-round picks, Davion Mitchell, and Richaun Holmes. While Huerter in a nutshell would be the perfect complementary piece to the current Celtics lineup, he’s far from …
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Ladies and gentlemen, the Boston Celtics-Hawks Eastern Conference quarterfinals series has officially entered chippy status. Ahead of what’d turn out to be a 130-122 Game 3 loss for the Cs, Atlanta native Malcolm Brogdon called out his hometown fans for their lack of support — something that reportedly drove Al Horford to bolt in 2016 …
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It’s Game 2 in Boston. The Celtics lead the Atlanta Hawks 109-97 with 4:25 left in the fourth quarter. MVP chants begin to fill TD Garden with the home team at the free throw line for a chance to extend the lead. However, Jayson Tatum, who averaged a franchise-best 30.1 points per game this season, …
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Joe Mazzulla’s Boston Celtics head on the road with a 2-0 series lead over the seven-seeded Atlanta Hawks as they eye for their second consecutive first-round sweep Equipped with the second-best road record in the association during the regular season, the Boston Celtics travel nearly 1,080 miles south to attempt to close out their first-round …
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The Boston Celtics have successfully defended their homecourt through the first two games of their Eastern Conference quarterfinals No. 2-No. 7 matchup against the Hawks, winning by 13 points in both contests. Boston has shut down Trae Young so far, holding Atlanta’s star guard to 3/13 3-point shooting and 14/40 shooting overall, and forcing 10 …
It’s clear what Bleacher Report’s Zach Buckley believes the Boston Celtics need during the upcoming offseason following a potential title run — listing three wings for his early 2023 free agent targets list. One wing, in particular, was billed a clean fit for the Cs; that being Nets sharpshooter Yuta Watanabe. “Beyond keeping Williams (at …
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The Boston Celtics have dominated the Atlanta Hawks in their first-round series in the NBA playoffs, winning two straight games by double digits in Boston. Now, with the series shifting back to Atlanta, the Celtics are five-point road favorites in Game 3. That’s a surprising spread, as Boston was favored by 10.5 points in Game …
The Athletic’s Boston Celtics beat reporter, Jay King, took a shot at the idea that Draymond Green was only suspended for Game 3 of the Western Conference quarterfinals’ No. 3-No. 6 matchup due to his “incitement” of the Golden 1 Center crowd after an altercation with Domantas Sabonis — one that appeared as though he …
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MassLive’s Brian Robb had high praise for the job Brad Stevens has done as Boston Celtics President of Basketball Operations — calling him a “man of action” and lauding him for acquiring two of the team’s current starters since taking over in June 2021. “Brad Stevens has been a man of action since taking over …
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MassLive’s Souichi Terada believes that the totality of what the Boston Celtics front office has done to fortify the C’s roster — or, in so many words, the team’s depth — is what makes Boston a title contender during the 2023 NBA playoffs. “The Celtics’ depth is what makes them title contenders,” Terada wrote. “They …
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The Houston Rockets’ reported interest in suspended and fired former Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka “confirms” the franchise’s goals this offseason — this at least according to the Houston Chronicle’s Michael Shapiro. “Former Celtics coach Ime Udoka is slated to meet with Houston’s brass on Wednesday, according to The Athletic’s Kelly Iko, and his arrival further …
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Quin Snyder’s Hawks have been completely outmatched through the first two games of the series as the Boston Celtics continue to exploit Atlanta’s lack of defensive resistance Atlanta still has no answer. From the top to the bottom, the Hawks are simply not a sound basketball team. Landry Fields envisioned his ball club as an …
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At one point during Game 2 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals’ No. 2-No. 7 matchup on April 18, the Hawks doubled up the Boston Celtics’ score — holding a 22-11 lead in the first quarter. That didn’t last long, with the Cs roaring back and taking the lead by the end of the frame via …
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The Boston Celtics were down by double-digits in the first quarter of their 119-106 Game 2 win over the Hawks, but once they tied things up and eventually took over, it was smooth sailing for the Cs — who never led by less than nine for the entirety of the second half. Things were so …
According to NESN’s Greg Dudek, former Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka — who was suspended last September and ultimately let go this past February — “tarnished” his image and reputation while in charge of the Cs. “Udoka’s image and reputation was tarnished as just a few months after leading the Celtics to an NBA Finals …
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Immediately following the gut-wrenching Finals loss, Boston Celtics owner Wyc Grousbeck gave Brad Stevens permission to spend whatever penny into the tax. The Celtics wanted to acquire the correct piece that could help eliminate the championship desperation and demons haunting them for what felt like forever. The answer? Malcolm Brogdon. A candidate for Sixth Man …
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From the jump, Joe Mazzulla’s Boston Celtics were locked in on the defensive end, denying the Hawks from creating any sort of momentum at the TD Garden in Game 1 during a convincing 112-99 win. The mood around the Boston Celtics team in the TD Garden completely shifted on Saturday afternoon. This team and fanbase …
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Boston Celtics beat reporter Jay King of The Athletic spoke too soon on April 16 ahead of the final game of the NBA’s first day of the 2023 NBA postseason slate — saying the Kings would get “flattened” by the Warriors before defeating Golden State 126-123 in Sacramento. This is amazing. Sad they’re all about …
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The Boston Celtics showed a “championship level they can reach” in their 112-99 victory over the Hawks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference postseason’s No. 2-No. 7 matchup according to CBS Sports’ Jasmyn Wimbish. “The Celtics showed the championship level they can reach in the first half, as they built a 30-point lead going into …
The 2022-23 Boston Celtics put together a phenomenal season as the team finished 57-25 with the second-best record in the NBA. While Jayson Tatum set the league on fire with his historical campaign and Jaylen Brown continued his ascension into superstardom, their supporting cast made all the difference in Boston’s consistent success against elite competition. …
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