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BOSTON — The Celtics could be without Sam Hauser and Josh Minott ahead of Friday’s game against the Miami Heat. Hauser is still recovering from a left ankle sprain he suffered in Monday night’s loss to the Detroit Pistons, but is listed as probable to play. Minott, meanwhile, is also on the injury report, listed […]
about 2 months ago | 5 reads
BOSTON — Brad Stevens didn’t know what to expect after the Celtics lost five of last year’s eight rotation players in the offseason. Stevens knew that the team was bringing back several proven, championship players — Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, and Payton Pritchard — but also that the team’s ceiling could hinge on the play […]
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We’re back! Rough week, but we go on. Welcome to the five highest-IQ plays of the week! Sure, we love the high-flying dunks and the deep, off-the-dribble step-back threes, but this is a place for the under-the-radar plays that might not get the credit they deserve. The plays that get the basketball sickos and nerds […]
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When the Celtics moved Jrue Holiday for Anfernee Simons last summer, it was easy to view the trade through a financial lens. Boston needed flexibility. Simons offered shooting, youth, and a smaller expiring deal. It wasn’t a perfect match, but there was enough upside to let it play out and see how he fit within […]
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Through his first 21 NBA games, one thing has been made clear about Celtics first round pick Hugo Gonzalez, he impacts winning. According to PBP Stats, the Celtics net rating is 8.9 points better with Gonzalez on the floor vs. when he is on the bench. The sample is small, just 247 minutes, but I […]
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Globe ‘Does he even have enough money?’ Bill Chisholm closed the deal of his life when he bought the Celtics. Knicks win NBA Cup after rallying to beat Spurs, Jalen Brunson named MVP Adam Silver says the NBA may look into giving the Miami Heat relief over the status of Terry Rozier CLNS Media Do […]
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BOSTON — Brad Stevens spoke to reporters for the first time since the NBA season began, taking questions on a slew of topics at Celtics practice on Wednesday afternoon. Steven weighed in on the likelihood of Jayson Tatum’s potential return this year and shed light on what the team might do ahead of the February […]
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Herald ‘I’ve got to be better’: Why Jaylen Brown blamed himself after Celtics’ loss to Pistons Late miscues derail big game from Celtics stars in loss to Pistons Globe Cade Cunningham explained why he ‘loves’ competing against the Celtics Jaylen Brown on heated exchange, physicality against the Pistons Celtics go cold again, fall to Cade […]
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I make no secret about the fact that I love transaction season. Trades are exciting! Trade rumors and speculation is fun because there’s always the hope of something great happening. That doesn’t mean I’m very good at trade ideas. I don’t have delusions of grandeur or refer to myself as the Picasso of the Trade […]
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The Boston Celtics went down in painful fashion against the Detroit Pistons on Monday night. Once again, a glaring hole at the backup big man spot — and the inability to corral defensive rebounds — reared its head in what is becoming a familiar trend in Celtics losses this season. Joe Mazzulla has attempted to […]
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1. Ice Cold Shooting Much like the temperatures outside on a cold December night in Boston, the Celtics shooting was incredibly ice cold, especially from three, and that turned out to be the great equalizer that led to their loss to the Pistons. The Celtics as a team struggled from three point range as they […]
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BOSTON — The clock turned back more than 30 years throughout Monday night’s Celtics–Pistons clash. Detroit’s Isaiah Stewart (not Thomas) made it clear what the plan was: go right after Boston, physically. In the third quarter, with 5:01 remaining and standing next to Jaylen Brown while awaiting an Ausar Thompson free-throw attempt, Stewart wrestled with […]
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BOSTON — Jaylen Brown led the Celtics in scoring (34 points), rebounds (8), assists (7), and blocks (3) in Monday night’s 112-105 loss to the Detroit Pistons. But, at the postgame podium, he made one thing clear: he wasn’t happy with his performance. “I got to be better,” Brown said. “I wasn’t good enough for […]
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After three days off, the Boston Celtics returned to the court hosting the Detroit Pistons. Boston hadn’t played at home since the Los Angeles Lakers visited TD Garden on December 5th. In an evenly matched game, both teams traded leads all night, however Boston let Detroit creep away with it late, the Pistons securing a […]
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BOSTON — Sam Hauser left Monday’s Celtics game against the Detroit Pistons with a left ankle sprain. Hauser had played for 4 minutes, missing his sole three-point attempt, before asking out of the game. Shortly after he headed to the locker room, the Celtics announced he was questionable to return. The Celtics forward has been […]
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Herald Celtics trade season preview: Will Boston make moves ahead of February deadline? Ex-Celtic Kristaps Porzingis to miss at least two weeks with illness Globe Pistons at Celtics: With winning streak snapped, Boston hosts East-leading Detroit Visit from Pistons a chance for Celtics to solidify themselves among Eastern Conference contenders CelticsBlog The Maine Event: checking […]
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Detroit Pistons (20-5) at Boston Celtics (15-10)Monday, December 15, 20257:00 PM ETRegular Season Game #26, Home Game #13TV: PeacockRadio: 95.5 Sports Hub, 97.1 FM, Sirius XMTD Garden The Celtics host the Detroit Pistons for the 3rd of 4 games between them this season. The Pistons won the first game 119-113 in Detroit on October 26. […]
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BOSTON — The Boston Celtics (15-10) will look to bounce back from a Thursday night loss to the Milwaukee Bucks when they host the Detroit Pistons (20-5) on Monday. But, as they look to get back on track, they could be without Payton Pritchard, who is listed as questionable due to a neck right neck […]
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Can the Celtics beat Detroit again? The Detroit Pistons (20-5) sit atop the Eastern Conference and have shown the consistency of a legitimate contender. A few weeks ago, however, Boston (15-10) pulled off a mild upset, defeating Detroit 117-114 at TD Garden during the NBA Cup group phase. The Pistons entered that night riding a […]
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Coming into the season, if you told someone that Sam Hauser would be a fixture in the rotation, looked at to shoot 40% or better from three for the fifth season in a row while also providing underrated defense, they likely wouldn’t have been surprised. If you told someone that Neemias Queta would become […]
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Globe Neemias Queta finding his footing as Celtics starting center, acknowledges one key area for improvement Celtics absorb a harsh lesson about recognizing tendencies in road loss vs. Bucks CelticsBlog There’s 1 underrated key for the Celtics continued success Where does Sam Hauser stand? The Maine Event: checking in on the other Celtics Celtics .com […]
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BOSTON — A month ago, Jordan Walsh’s name was little-discussed at the national level. The 21-year-old Celtics forward was buried on the bench, a former second-round pick who seemed at risk of never breaking through in the NBA. But a month of spectacular basketball on both ends of the floor has changed everything for Walsh. […]
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In Sam Hauser’s fifth year as a Boston Celtic, only Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and Payton Pritchard have been with the team longer. He’s been an exceptional complementary piece and played a key role in Boston’s championship run. Hauser has typically found ways to expand his game, but on this new-look roster, he’s stagnated — […]
2 months ago | 6 reads
In their second matchup in three days against the Capital City Go-Go at CareFirst Arena, the Maine Celtics, much like their NBA counterpart, saw a win streak taken down on Friday afternoon in a 103-70 thumping. Maine, down two-way players Amari Williams (right hand hairline fracture) and Ron Harper Jr. (right knee sprain), saw a […]
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Globe As always, Spike Lee hopes this is the Knicks’ year. Incredibly, he might be onto something. Jayson Tatum’s return checklist, Jordan Walsh’s admirers, and other nuggets about the Celtics CelticsBlog Celtics Film Round-Up: Weeks 6, 7, and 8 The Jordan Walsh breakout has been beautiful NESN Celtics Insider Pumps The Brakes On Potential Jayson […]
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