How Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley keyed Cavaliers’ massive comeback against Celtics
4 weeks, 2 days ago

How Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley keyed Cavaliers’ massive comeback against Celtics

New York Times  

BOSTON – I am of the strong belief that “playoff atmospheres” only exist in the actual playoffs. Asked time and again on Friday if getting this particular victory mattered as a mental boost, an extra feather in their collective caps, the best anyone on the Cavs’ side could muster was a “yeah, kinda.” Coach Kenny Atkinson’s take that this was not a must-win for Cleveland was on point, because what happens in games during the regular season between teams that meet in the playoffs are not necessarily predictors for what will happen in those postseason series. And I still would have felt this way had the Cavs buckled under the pressure of the “avalanche,” to use Atkinson’s word, the Celtics hit them with during the first five minutes of this game. “We’re super resilient,” said Darius Garland, one of Cleveland’s three All-Stars who played like it on Friday, with 20 points and seven assists. Even with this slow start to the game, just believing in myself the entire game and eventually things started falling, and I think that’s the biggest factor in getting where you want to get to.” The Celtics’ Jayson Tatum enjoyed one of the best games of his career — season highs in points and rebounds to go with nine assists.

Game Garland Quarter Points Brown Nba Mitchell Playoff Cleveland Donovan Boston Comeback Cavs Celtics Evan Mobley Donovan Mitchell Impressive  mobley  massive  mitchell  comeback  celtics  cavaliers  quarter  playoff  impressive  cavs  donovan  brown  keyed  game  evan  boston  points

History of this topic

No Donovan Mitchell? No problem for Cavaliers as they tie their team record with 15th straight win
2 weeks, 5 days ago

No Donovan Mitchell? No problem for Cavaliers as they tie their team record with 15th straight win

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — The wins and accomplishments keep piling up for the NBA-leading Cleveland Cavaliers. Even with All-Star shooting guard Donovan Mitchell, sixth man De’Andre Hunter and sharpshooter Ty Jerome in street clothes on the bench, the Cavaliers rallied from an 18-point deficit in the second half against the Nets. “Quote, end quote.” Having spent his entire career with Cleveland, Garland …

Jayson Tatum scores 22, Celtics hold off Cavaliers 112-105 in matchup of Eastern Conference’s best
Trending News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Jayson Tatum scores 22, Celtics hold off Cavaliers 112-105 in matchup of Eastern Conference’s best

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Jayson Tatum scored 22 points, Derrick White added 20 and the Boston Celtics showed their championship makeup down the stretch with a 112-105 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night in a matchup of the Eastern Conference’s top teams. Kristaps Porzingis added 19 points and Jaylen Brown 16 with nine rebounds as Boston won its fourth straight …

Celtics hand Cavaliers first loss of season, winning 120-117 to end Cleveland’s 15-game win streak
4 months, 1 week ago

Celtics hand Cavaliers first loss of season, winning 120-117 to end Cleveland’s 15-game win streak

Associated Press  

BOSTON — The defending NBA champions held off the league’s hottest team on Tuesday night, with Jayson Tatum scoring 33 points and adding 12 rebounds to lead the Boston Celtics to a 120-117 victory over Cleveland and hand the Cavaliers their first loss after 15 straight wins to open the season. Cleveland cut a 21-point deficit to two in the …

Boston Celtics set NBA record by smashing Dallas Mavericks to clinch title in style
9 months, 1 week ago

Boston Celtics set NBA record by smashing Dallas Mavericks to clinch title in style

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our …

Celtics take season’s worth of lessons into Game 5 of NBA Finals with latest chance to secure title
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Celtics take season’s worth of lessons into Game 5 of NBA Finals with latest chance to secure title

Associated Press  

BOSTON — The Celtics picked the most inopportune time to play their worst game of the season. They’re not going to roll over,” Celtics reserve Sam Hauser said. They’re desperate.. They’re not going to make it easy on us.” As humbling as Game 4’s loss was, history will be on the Celtics’ side for Game 5. “It’s a great opportunity …

Joe Mazzulla warned Celtics they were vulnerable, then Dallas fought back in NBA Finals
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Joe Mazzulla warned Celtics they were vulnerable, then Dallas fought back in NBA Finals

New York Times  

DALLAS — Joe Mazzulla has never been afraid of failure. “The closer you are to beating someone, the closer you are to getting your ass kicked,” Mazzulla said before Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks. “Tonight I expect the best out of Dallas, and we got to get ready for a fight.” Dallas fought back that …

Celtics hold off Mavericks to lead NBA Finals 3-0 as Luka Dončić fouls out late
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Celtics hold off Mavericks to lead NBA Finals 3-0 as Luka Dončić fouls out late

New York Times  

DALLAS — If the dynamics of this series, these playoffs or the entire season, for that matter, were going to change, Wednesday night in Game 3 of the NBA Finals was the time. “We’re not necessarily saying ‘one more’ or anything like that — we are just saying, however long it takes,” said Tatum, who had a long embrace with …

Celtics blow out Mavericks in NBA Finals Game 1 as Kristaps Porziņģis shines in return
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Celtics blow out Mavericks in NBA Finals Game 1 as Kristaps Porziņģis shines in return

New York Times  

BOSTON — For most of the NBA’s regular season, there was little doubt as to who was the best, deepest team. Jaylen Brown led the Boston Celtics with 22 points, Kristaps Porziņģis made his triumphant return from a calf injury with 20 points and the league’s No. “He’s been a big, big reason why we’ve been the best team in …

After completing first quest by reaching NBA Finals, Celtics can begin thinking about championship
10 months ago

After completing first quest by reaching NBA Finals, Celtics can begin thinking about championship

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — The Boston Celtics completed one quest Monday night by returning to the NBA Finals. They led the league from wire to wire,” Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said after his team was swept 4-0 in its first conference finals appearance since 2014. They beat Indiana three times down the stretch, rallying in the last two games with decisive …

Celtics rally late again to close out Pacers for 4-0 sweep in Eastern Conference finals
10 months ago

Celtics rally late again to close out Pacers for 4-0 sweep in Eastern Conference finals

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Derrick White stood stoically at midcourt as his teammates celebrated Monday night. He saw Jayson Tatum toss the ball high into the air, Al Horford run toward the coaching staff and looking for his son long before Jaylen Brown hoisted the Eastern Conference finals MVP trophy. White, meanwhile, seemed ready to get back to work after making the …

Celtics head back to NBA Finals in more mature form: ‘We’re not satisfied’
10 months ago

Celtics head back to NBA Finals in more mature form: ‘We’re not satisfied’

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Celtics vs. Mavericks in Game 5 of the NBA Finals INDIANAPOLIS — On a table in the center of the Boston Celtics locker room late Monday night sat a variety of beer choices for the Eastern Conference champions. And I think we are ready to put our best foot forward.” Punched our ticket back …

Celtics rally to defeat Pacers and move to cusp of advancing to NBA Finals
10 months ago

Celtics rally to defeat Pacers and move to cusp of advancing to NBA Finals

LA Times  

Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday celebrates with teammate Al Horford during the second half of a 114-111 victory over the Indiana Pacers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals on Saturday. Jrue Holiday overcame an illness to convert the go-ahead three-point play with 38 seconds left, then make the game-saving steal to help the Boston Celtics rally from an …

Celtics survive their first real playoff test in Pacers: ‘That s— was chaos’
10 months, 1 week ago

Celtics survive their first real playoff test in Pacers: ‘That s— was chaos’

New York Times  

BOSTON — Jaylen Brown walked along the TD Garden baseline during a stoppage in play late in overtime Tuesday night. The Celtics allowed the Pacers to shoot 53.5 percent from the field, but yanked away the win anyway with an ending that packed more tension and excitement than the first two rounds of Boston’s postseason run combined. In the final …

Wednesday’s NBA playoff takeaways: Celtics eliminate Cavaliers; Mavericks push Thunder to the brink
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Wednesday’s NBA playoff takeaways: Celtics eliminate Cavaliers; Mavericks push Thunder to the brink

New York Times  

By Jay King, Jared Weiss, Joe Vardon, Anthony Slater and Tim Cato The Dallas Mavericks took a 3-2 series lead over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night, winning 104-92 to move one win away from a trip to the Western Conference finals. Mavericks 104, Thunder 92 Series: Dallas leads 3-2 Game 6: 8 p.m. Saturday in Dallas Mavericks just …

Cavaliers lose Game 4 with Mitchell in street clothes with strained calf. Status for Game 5 unknown
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Cavaliers lose Game 4 with Mitchell in street clothes with strained calf. Status for Game 5 unknown

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Donovan Mitchell spent the biggest game of Cleveland’s season sitting helplessly on the bench in street clothes. The All-Star guard sat out Game 4 on Monday night with a strained left calf and couldn’t help as the Cavaliers fought hard before losing 109-102 to the Boston Celtics, who took a 3-1 in their East semifinal series. Mitchell, who …

Of the Cavaliers’ playoff losses, why did Game 3 have Donovan Mitchell most upset?
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Of the Cavaliers’ playoff losses, why did Game 3 have Donovan Mitchell most upset?

New York Times  

CLEVELAND — Think about the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 2024 playoff losses. The Cavs’ latest defeat 106-93 at the hands of the Boston Celtics in an Eastern Conference semifinal series, had Donovan Mitchell more upset than any of the others — by a comfortable margin. “I think a lot of things we did wrong.” Mitchell has been a steadying force inside the …

NBA Playoffs: Cavaliers Stun Celtics in Game 2, Luka Doncic Ties Up OKC Series 1-1 for Mavericks
10 months, 2 weeks ago

NBA Playoffs: Cavaliers Stun Celtics in Game 2, Luka Doncic Ties Up OKC Series 1-1 for Mavericks

News 18  

Cleveland and Dallas turned the tables on their top-seeded opponents on Thursday, the Cavaliers shocking the Boston Celtics and the Mavericks silencing the Thunder to level their NBA playoff series at one game apiece. Mitchell scored 23 of his 29 points in the second half and received plenty of support from “attack-minded” teammates as the Cavs bounced back from a …

Mitchell’s 29 points help Cavaliers blow out Celtics 118-94, tie series at 1 game apiece
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Mitchell’s 29 points help Cavaliers blow out Celtics 118-94, tie series at 1 game apiece

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Donovan Mitchell banked in a 3-pointer from a few steps beyond the top of the arc and could only shrug as he backpedaled back on defense. “Sometimes you get lucky,” Mitchell said after scoring 29 points to help Cleveland beat Boston 118-94 on Thursday night. “Shooters shoot.” Two nights after losing the opener by 25 points, the Cavaliers …

Cavaliers must rely on experience after losing Game 6 despite Donovan Mitchell’s 50 points
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Cavaliers must rely on experience after losing Game 6 despite Donovan Mitchell’s 50 points

New York Times  

ORLANDO, Fla. — Donovan Mitchell had scored 50 points in a playoff game and lost before he did it Friday — in central Florida no less. He landed squarely on 50 points in a 103-96 loss to Orlando in Game 6 of this first-round series that, like the last series in which Mitchell scored at least 50 in a game, …

Donovan Mitchell scores 30, Cavaliers open playoffs with tough-minded 97-83 win in Game 1 over Magic
11 months, 1 week ago

Donovan Mitchell scores 30, Cavaliers open playoffs with tough-minded 97-83 win in Game 1 over Magic

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Donovan Mitchell and the Cavaliers spent the week insisting they were better prepared for this year’s playoffs. Mitchell scored 30 points, Jarrett Allen had 18 rebounds and the Cavs looked tougher — mentally and physically — than in last year’s first-round flop, beating the Orlando Magic 97-83 in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference playoff series. “He’s ready …

NBA: Boston Celtics Bounce Back to Beat Milwaukee Bucks, LA Lakers Fall Short of Dallas Mavericks
1 year, 4 months ago

NBA: Boston Celtics Bounce Back to Beat Milwaukee Bucks, LA Lakers Fall Short of Dallas Mavericks

News 18  

The Boston Celtics got back to winning ways with a 119-116 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks in their top-of-the-table NBA Eastern Conference clash on Wednesday as the Dallas Mavericks thwarted an incredible LeBron James-inspired comeback to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 104-101. Yet James’s former Cleveland team-mate Kyrie Irving rescued the Mavs with a clutch three-pointer to put Dallas back …

Celtics season over: What went wrong and what comes next?
1 year, 10 months ago

Celtics season over: What went wrong and what comes next?

New York Times  

Well, they almost made history. Maybe that’s even more frustrating, that the Celtics got to the precipice of doing something no team has done before, Jayson Tatum rolled his ankle, and the whole run came crashing down with him. That’s a long cry from the success the Celtics experienced throughout the regular season and even over the first two rounds …

Celtics fall apart in bid for NBA history and now enter offseason of questions
1 year, 10 months ago

Celtics fall apart in bid for NBA history and now enter offseason of questions

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Armed with a raucous crowd and seemingly all the momentum after digging their way out of a 3-0 Eastern Conference finals hole, the Celtics entered their Game 7 matchup with the Heat eyeing a chance to make NBA history. Jayson Tatum rolled his left ankle on a layup attempt on Boston’s opening possession of the game, and he …

Most fans won’t remember ’22-23 Celtics. After Game 7 flop, all they have is a highlight
1 year, 10 months ago

Most fans won’t remember ’22-23 Celtics. After Game 7 flop, all they have is a highlight

New York Times  

BOSTON — The cheering was as advertised when the Celtics stepped onto the parquet Monday night for pregame warmups, none of it directed at any one player. White is always going to be remembered as the guy whose last-second putback of Marcus Smart’s around-the-rim-and-out shot propelled the Celtics to victory in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals. The final …

Celtics leave history untouched with Game 7 disaster: ‘We failed. We let the whole city down.’
1 year, 10 months ago

Celtics leave history untouched with Game 7 disaster: ‘We failed. We let the whole city down.’

New York Times  

BOSTON — This could have been one of the best nights of this century for the Celtics organization. They probably felt like a team of destiny after White’s stunning putback forced a Game 7, but the Heat took that steel chair to the forehead and kept on moving forward. We had opportunities, we just couldn’t get it going.” The Celtics …

Celtics identity crisis, Jayson Tatum’s injury, spoil shot at history as season ends
1 year, 10 months ago

Celtics identity crisis, Jayson Tatum’s injury, spoil shot at history as season ends

New York Times  

BOSTON — After everything they did to get to this point, the Celtics suddenly had the rug pulled from under them. On the first play of Game 7, Jayson Tatum sprained his ankle landing on Gabe Vincent’s foot, and was simply never the same. “We had a great opportunity and we failed.” Tatum’s leg injury at the beginning of the …

Celtics bid to complete historic comeback in Game 7 against Heat
1 year, 10 months ago

Celtics bid to complete historic comeback in Game 7 against Heat

The Hindu  

Boston Celtics is in position to make NBA history when it hosts Miami Heat in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals on Monday night. This is an incredible privilege to be playing on this stage in a Game 7 for all the stakes.” The Heat and Celtics played a Game 7 in last season’s Eastern Conference finals, too. We …

NBA Playoffs: Boston Celtics and other teams which tied series after 0-3 deficit
1 year, 10 months ago

NBA Playoffs: Boston Celtics and other teams which tied series after 0-3 deficit

The Hindu  

Derrick White pulled out a board shot with 0.1 second left on the game clock to force the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat Eastern Conference finals series into a game seven. Portland Trailblazers - 2003 The first round of 2003 NBA Playoffs saw Dirk Nowitzki and Steve Nash’s Dallas Mavericks go up against Portland Trailblazers which featured Scottie Pippen. Zach …

NBA Playoffs preview: Celtics look to even series against Heat in Game 6
1 year, 10 months ago

NBA Playoffs preview: Celtics look to even series against Heat in Game 6

The Hindu  

After losing the first three games of the Eastern Conference finals, Boston Celtics didn’t look like a team ready to flash some dominance. “Our back has been against the wall,” Boston standout Jaylen Brown said after Thursday’s 110-97 home win. We doubled down on what we’re good at on defense, and now I think it’s a series.” The Celtics never …

Celtics trounce Heat in Game 5 of Eastern Conference finals: How Boston’s peak basketball forced Game 6
1 year, 10 months ago

Celtics trounce Heat in Game 5 of Eastern Conference finals: How Boston’s peak basketball forced Game 6

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Eastern Conference Final game 7 between the Celtics vs Heat. They’re still in a big hole, but they won again easily Thursday, 110-97, in Game 5 over the Miami Heat, with four of their starters scoring at least 20 points, and are now two wins from becoming the first team in NBA history to …

NBA Playoffs: Boston breaks under Heat check; can Joe Mazzulla fix Celtics?
1 year, 10 months ago

NBA Playoffs: Boston breaks under Heat check; can Joe Mazzulla fix Celtics?

The Hindu  

Exasperated by the Miami Heat cruising to a 3-0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals, time is running out for Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla to repair what he confessed was a fractured locker room. “Yeah, it’s why I need to be better to figure out what this team needs to make sure they’re connected by the time we …

Celtics vs Heat, Game 1: Familiar foes clash in Eastern Conference Finals
1 year, 10 months ago

Celtics vs Heat, Game 1: Familiar foes clash in Eastern Conference Finals

The Hindu  

Heat star Jimmy Butler is known for speaking his mind, and he didn’t disappoint on Tuesday, one day before eighth-seeded Miami visits the second-seeded Boston Celtics for the opener of the Eastern Conference finals on Wednesday. “It’s definitely going to be a challenge for Joe, but I think he’s going to handle it well,” Boston star Jaylen Brown said. But …

NBA Playoffs: Historic Game 7 awaits Celtics, 76ers
1 year, 10 months ago

NBA Playoffs: Historic Game 7 awaits Celtics, 76ers

The Hindu  

It’s only fitting that the Eastern Conference playoff semifinal round between the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers has come down to a Game 7. Sunday is obviously a big game, Game 7, and I’m excited to go back and kind of like redeem ourselves in front of our home crowd.” Philadelphia tied Game 6, 81-81, on a jumper by NBA …

NBA Playoffs preview: Home teams hold serve as 76ers, Celtics return to Boston
1 year, 10 months ago

NBA Playoffs preview: Home teams hold serve as 76ers, Celtics return to Boston

The Hindu  

Boston Celtics will look to regain control of its Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series when it faces Philadelphia 76ers in a pivotal Game 5 on Tuesday night. “We found a way to win, and that’s all that matters in the postseason.” Harden poured in 45 points during Philadelphia’s 119-115 victory in Game 1 - when a sprained knee prevented Joel …

NBA playoffs result: Jayson Tatum powers Boston Celtics to Game 3 win over Philadelphia 76ers
1 year, 10 months ago

NBA playoffs result: Jayson Tatum powers Boston Celtics to Game 3 win over Philadelphia 76ers

The Hindu  

Jayson Tatum collected 27 points and 10 rebounds to fuel the visiting Boston Celtics to a 114-102 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series. Philadelphia’s Joel Embiid collected 30 points, 13 rebounds and four blocks after being honoured prior to the game for winning the NBA MVP award. James Harden produced …

NBA eastern conference SF result: Celtics down 76ers 121-87, spoil Embiid’s return
1 year, 10 months ago

NBA eastern conference SF result: Celtics down 76ers 121-87, spoil Embiid’s return

The Hindu  

Jaylen Brown scored 25 points and the Boston Celtics rolled past the Philadelphia 76ers 121-87 on Wednesday night, spoiling the return of reigning league MVP Joel Embiid. The Celtics tied the series at one game apiece as the Eastern Conference semifinals series shifts to Philadelphia for Game 3 on Friday. Embiid finished with 15 points, three rebounds and five blocks …

Celtics were prepared for Joel Embiid-less 76ers but still couldn’t stop James Harden
1 year, 10 months ago

Celtics were prepared for Joel Embiid-less 76ers but still couldn’t stop James Harden

New York Times  

BOSTON — As the basketball world was debating whether Joel Embiid’s absence was clearing the Celtics’ path to the NBA Finals, Joe Mazzulla’s team was recovering from a Hawks series that dragged on longer than expected as they fought to contain Trae Young at his best. “I think in a lot of ways, when Embiid doesn’t play, everybody else is …

NBA playoffs preview: Philadelphia 76ers, Boston Celtics renew rivalry; Embiid doubtful for Game 1
1 year, 11 months ago

NBA playoffs preview: Philadelphia 76ers, Boston Celtics renew rivalry; Embiid doubtful for Game 1

The Hindu  

The Boston Celtics successfully responded to the challenge an inspired Atlanta Hawks team posed over six games during the opening round of the playoffs. The Philadelphia 76ers mostly breezed past the Brooklyn Nets in a first-round sweep but didn’t get out of it before MVP finalist Joel Embiid suffered a sprained right knee and missed the final game of the …

NBA playoffs result: Celtics pulls away, beats Hawks 128-120 for 4-2 series win
1 year, 11 months ago

NBA playoffs result: Celtics pulls away, beats Hawks 128-120 for 4-2 series win

The Hindu  

Al Horford hit a huge 3-pointer against his former team and the Boston Celtics broke open a tight game in the closing minutes to finish off the Atlanta Hawks 128-120 on Thursday night for a 4-2 victory in the opening-round playoff series. The second-seeded Celtics advance to face the third-seeded Philadelphia 76ers, who’ve been resting since completing their four-game sweep …

Celtics survive late rally from Hawks
1 year, 11 months ago

Celtics survive late rally from Hawks

China Daily  

Jaylen Brown gets fired up during the Boston Celtics' 112-99 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday. Jaylen Brown had 29 points and 12 rebounds and the Celtics capitalized on a woeful shooting performance by the Atlanta Hawks to hold on for 112-99 victory in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first-round matchup on Saturday. The No 2-seeded Celtics led …

NBA playoffs result: Brunson, Randle push Knicks past Cavaliers 101-97 in Game 1
1 year, 11 months ago

NBA playoffs result: Brunson, Randle push Knicks past Cavaliers 101-97 in Game 1

The Hindu  

Jalen Brunson shook off foul trouble and scored 21 of his 27 in the second half, Julius Randle returned from an ankle injury to add 19 and the New York Knicks welcomed Cleveland back to the NBA playoffs by holding off the Cavaliers 101-97 on Saturday night in Game 1. Brunson was limited to nine minutes in the first half, …

NBA ROUNDUP: Wizards upset Celtics to keep flickering postseason hopes alive
2 years ago

NBA ROUNDUP: Wizards upset Celtics to keep flickering postseason hopes alive

Daily Mail  

Just when it appeared Washington fans would have little to worry about besides draft position over the next couple weeks, the short-handed Wizards delivered a dominating victory over one of the NBA's best teams. Kristaps Porzingis had 32 points and 13 rebounds, and the Wizards boosted their flickering postseason hopes with a 130-111 victory over the Boston Celtics on Tuesday …

Tatum’s 34 help Celtics hold off Hawks’ comeback, 134-125
2 years ago

Tatum’s 34 help Celtics hold off Hawks’ comeback, 134-125

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — When the Atlanta Hawks wouldn’t give up their comeback bid late in the game, Boston coach Joe Mazzulla said his Celtics survived because they were able to “navigate the chaos.” It helped that the Celtics sank 20 3-pointers. Jayson Tatum led a balanced attack by scoring 11 of his 34 points in the fourth quarter, and the Celtics …

After good rise, Tatum, Celtics fall flat late in NBA Finals
2 years, 9 months ago

After good rise, Tatum, Celtics fall flat late in NBA Finals

Associated Press  

BOSTON — When Jayson Tatum made consecutive baskets to cap a game-opening Boston blitz, TD Garden was at its absolute loudest. “It’s just tough getting to this point and not accomplishing what we want to,” Tatum said. “Very consistent team that did some things to limit him and make others pay.” Tatum was sharp at the start, with the final …

Young, learning Celtics lose NBA Finals to Warriors, who were ready for the moment
2 years, 9 months ago

Young, learning Celtics lose NBA Finals to Warriors, who were ready for the moment

New York Times  

BOSTON — The Warriors always knew who they were. You’re an All-Star, All-NBA first-team guy for a reason,” Celtics coach Ime Udoka said of his message to Tatum. “This is only the start of how you’re going to be guarded and the attention you’re going to draw.” Udoka said that after Tatum learned to take on every coverage a defense …

NBA playoffs: Celtics run past Heat 93-80, move one win from finals
2 years, 10 months ago

NBA playoffs: Celtics run past Heat 93-80, move one win from finals

LA Times  

The Boston Celtics know the formula. Bam Adebayo scored 18 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for the Heat, who shot 32% in the game — after shooting 33% in Boston’s 20-point win in Game 4. There’s guys that are far from 100% on both sides.“ Game 6 is in Boston on Friday night, where a pair of trophies bearing the …

Celtics, Heat in tight series, though games are anything but
2 years, 10 months ago

Celtics, Heat in tight series, though games are anything but

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Huge leads. “Sometimes when you have two really competitive teams, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s going to be a one-point game,” Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said. “I think human nature plays a part in, when you win a game, you can relax a little bit,” said Celtics star Jayson Tatum, who had 31 points in Game 4 after …

NBA: Jayson Tatum helps Boston Celtics tie Eastern finals at 1-1 vs Miami Heat
2 years, 10 months ago

NBA: Jayson Tatum helps Boston Celtics tie Eastern finals at 1-1 vs Miami Heat

Firstpost  

Game three in the series takes place in Boston on Saturday, and Celtics are expecting a stiff Miami response. Jayson Tatum scored 27 points as the Boston Celtics roared back to level the NBA Eastern Conference finals series with a 127-102 thrashing of the Miami Heat in game two on Thursday. Bolstered by the return of Marcus Smart and Al …

Celtics flex championship muscle
2 years, 10 months ago

Celtics flex championship muscle

China Daily  

Hot-shooting Boston ends Bucks' NBA reign to reach Eastern Conference finals Boston Celtics guards Payton Pritchard and Marcus Smart show each other some appreciation after linking up for a 3-pointer against the Milwaukee Bucks at TD Garden in Boston on Sunday. USA TODAY SPORTS BOSTON－In the fog of the Celtics' Game 5 loss to Milwaukee that dropped his team into …

Discover Related