Jaylen Brown, Kristaps Porzingis star for Boston Celtics in NBA Finals game one
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Jaylen Brown, Kristaps Porzingis star for Boston Celtics in NBA Finals game one

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 privacy policy Jaylen Brown and Kristaps Porzingis have led the Boston Celtics to victory over the Dallas Mavericks 107-89 in the first game of the NBA Finals. The Celtics jumped out to a 17-point lead in the first quarter at TD Garden in Boston and extended the lead to 29 points in the first half. Slovenian Luka Doncic was the best for the Mavericks with a 30 point, 10 rebound double-double while former Celtic Kyrie Irving managed just 12 points.

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Jayson Tatum scores 23, Celtics rout Toronto 125-71 as Raptors’ losing streak hits 11 games
3 days, 13 hours ago

Jayson Tatum scores 23, Celtics rout Toronto 125-71 as Raptors’ losing streak hits 11 games

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Jayson Tatum scored 18 of his 23 points in Boston’s dominant third quarter, and the Celtics routed Toronto 125-71 on Tuesday, extending the Raptors’ losing streak to 11 games. Takeaways Raptors: Toronto never recovered after committing 12 turnovers in the first half while shooting just 29.5% in the first two periods. It only got worse in the third …

NBA roundup: Lakers nip Warriors in final second, Mavericks loses against Timberwolves
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1 week, 2 days ago

NBA roundup: Lakers nip Warriors in final second, Mavericks loses against Timberwolves

The Hindu  

Austin Reaves drove for a go-ahead layup with one second left to cap a triple-double, LeBron James added to his Christmas Day lore with 31 points, and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame an injury to Anthony Davis to outlast the Golden State Warriors 115-113 on Wednesday night in San Francisco. The Warriors star scored eight points in a 13-4 run, …

Embiid shakes off pregame fall, leads Sixers to 118-114 win over Celtics
1 week, 2 days ago

Embiid shakes off pregame fall, leads Sixers to 118-114 win over Celtics

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Joel Embiid popped up from a pregame fall and scored 27 points with nine rebounds, making 4 of 5 from 3-point range and sinking a pair of free throws with 3 seconds left to turn back Boston’s final rally and lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 118-114 victory on Wednesday. He scored 13 in the fourth quarter, including …

Celtics square off against the 76ers on Christmas day
1 week, 4 days ago

Celtics square off against the 76ers on Christmas day

Associated Press  

Philadelphia 76ers vs. Boston Celtics Boston; Wednesday, 5 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Celtics -10; over/under is 221.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Celtics face the Philadelphia 76ers. The Celtics are shooting 45.6% from the field this season, 2.2 percentage points lower than the 47.8% the 76ers allow to opponents. LAST 10 GAMES: Celtics: 6-4, averaging 115.1 points, 48.7 rebounds, 24.6 …

NBA roundup: Orlando Magic stuns Miami Heat after franchise-record rally; Warriors beat Timberwolves
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1 week, 6 days ago

NBA roundup: Orlando Magic stuns Miami Heat after franchise-record rally; Warriors beat Timberwolves

The Hindu  

Holding visiting Miami to just eight fourth-quarter points, the Orlando Magic set a franchise record in rallying from 22 points down at the start of the final period to beat the Heat, 121-114, on Saturday. Bam Adebayo scored 23 points and grabbed six rebounds, Terry Rozier notched another 23 points off the bench and Tyler Herro recorded 22 points, six …

Jayson Tatum has 28 points and 12 rebounds in the Celtics’ 112-98 victory over the Wizards
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Jayson Tatum has 28 points and 12 rebounds in the Celtics’ 112-98 victory over the Wizards

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Jayson Tatum had 28 points and 12 rebounds and the Boston Celtics cruised to a 112-98 victory over the Washington Wizards on Sunday night. Takeaways Celtics: Kristaps Porzingis scored 11 points in 11 minutes before he was forced out with right heel pain. Wizards: Justin Champagnie had 13 points and 14 rebounds, and Bub Carrington added 11 points …

Pritchard scores 27 and hits 7 3-pointers to help Celtics earn 20th win, power past Pistons 123-99
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Pritchard scores 27 and hits 7 3-pointers to help Celtics earn 20th win, power past Pistons 123-99

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Payton Pritchard scored 27 points, and the Boston Celtics used a big second half to post their 20th victory and roll past the Detroit Pistons 123-99 on Thursday night. Derrick White added 23 points and also had seven 3s help the Celtics win for the fourth time in five games. Takeaways Pistons: Coach J.B. Bickerstaff hoped his team …

Boston takes on conference rival Detroit
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Boston takes on conference rival Detroit

Associated Press  

Detroit Pistons vs. Boston Celtics Boston; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Celtics -13.5; over/under is 228.5 BOTTOM LINE: Detroit plays Boston in Eastern Conference action Thursday. The 120.1 points per game the Celtics score are 7.1 more points than the Pistons allow. LAST 10 GAMES: Celtics: 8-2, averaging 118.0 points, 45.8 rebounds, 26.1 assists, 7.4 steals and 6.6 …

Jayson Tatum pours in 34 as Celtics beat Bucks
4 weeks ago

Jayson Tatum pours in 34 as Celtics beat Bucks

Hindustan Times  

Jayson Tatum scored a game-high 34 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as the Boston Celtics extended their home winning streak to seven games by beating the Milwaukee Bucks 111-105 on Friday. HT Image Boston used a 10-2 run to take a 105-101 lead with 1:29 left, and Jrue Holiday hit a jump shot that put the Celtics up 107-102 with …

Celtics withstand 3-point spree to beat the Pistons 130-120
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Celtics withstand 3-point spree to beat the Pistons 130-120

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Jaylen Brown had 28 points with nine assists and Kristaps Porzingis added 26 points and nine rebounds to lead the Boston Celtics to their ninth victory in 10 games, a 130-120 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night. The Celtics held a a double-digit lead until the fourth quarter, when Detroit hit four straight 3-pointers to come …

Brown scores 29, Pritchard adds 25 bench points to lead Celtics past Heat 108-89
1 month ago

Brown scores 29, Pritchard adds 25 bench points to lead Celtics past Heat 108-89

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Jaylen Brown scored 29 points, Jayson Tatum had 18 points and 11 rebounds and Payton Pritchard scored 25 off the bench on Monday night as the Boston Celtics beat the Miami Heat 108-89. Miami scored the first seven points and then went cold while the Celtics ran off 17 of the next 19 points to take the lead. …

Irving scores 23 as Mavs beat Knicks 129-114, improve to 4-1 without Doncic
1 month, 1 week ago

Irving scores 23 as Mavs beat Knicks 129-114, improve to 4-1 without Doncic

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Kyrie Irving scored 23 points and the Dallas Mavericks improved to 4-1 this season without superstar Luka Doncic, beating the New York Knicks 129-114 on Wednesday night. Jalen Brunson tied his season high with 37 points for New York in his second game in Dallas against his former team. Doncic missed his fourth consecutive game with a sprained …

Cavs get 17th win as Celtics edge T-Wolves and Heat burn in OT
1 month, 1 week ago

Cavs get 17th win as Celtics edge T-Wolves and Heat burn in OT

China Daily  

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell celebrates after hitting a three point basket during the second half against the Toronto Raptors during a NBA game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, Cleveland, Ohio, USA on November 24, 2024. WASHINGTON - Donovan Mitchell and reserve Ty Jerome each scored 26 points to spark the NBA-best Cleveland Cavaliers over Toronto 122-108 on Sunday while Boston …

Kristaps Porzingis scores 16 in season debut, Celtics hit 22 3-pointers in 126-94 win over Clippers
1 month, 1 week ago

Kristaps Porzingis scores 16 in season debut, Celtics hit 22 3-pointers in 126-94 win over Clippers

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Jayson Tatum scored 20 points and the Boston Celtics made 22 3-pointers in a 126-94 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night. Payton Pritchard added with 20 points for Boston, which extended its season-high win streak to six games. Kristaps Porzingis finished with 16 points on 6 of 12 shooting, to go along with six rebounds …

Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis makes his presence felt on both ends in season debut vs. Clippers
1 month, 1 week ago

Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis makes his presence felt on both ends in season debut vs. Clippers

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Kristaps Porzingis was a spectator for the first month of the NBA season following offseason ankle surgery. It was Porzingis’ first game action since undergoing left ankle surgery in June to fix a tear in the tissue that holds the ankle tendons in place. “But we were really smart and completed all of the stages to get to …

Kristaps Porzingis returns to help Celtics end Clippers’ winning streak
1 month, 1 week ago

Kristaps Porzingis returns to help Celtics end Clippers’ winning streak

LA Times  

James Harden, right, passes the ball behind Boston’s Kristaps Porzingis to Ivica Zubac in the first half. Jayson Tatum scored 20 points and the Boston Celtics made 22 three-pointers in a 126-94 win over the Clippers on Monday night. Kristaps Porzingis finished with 16 points on six of 12 shooting, to go along with six rebounds and two blocks in …

Tatum stars as Celtics end Cavs' perfect start
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Tatum stars as Celtics end Cavs' perfect start

China Daily  

The Celtics' Jayson Tatum goes for the basket during Tuesday's NBA game against Cleveland in Boston. GETTY IMAGES/AFP BOSTON — The defending NBA champion 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, handing the Cavaliers their first loss …

Celtics hand Cavaliers first loss of season, winning 120-117 to end Cleveland’s 15-game win streak
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

NBA: Tatum travelled before making game winner to lift Boston over Toronto
1 month, 2 weeks ago

NBA: Tatum travelled before making game winner to lift Boston over Toronto

The Hindu  

Jayson Tatum travelled moments before making the deciding 3-pointer at the overtime buzzer to give the Boston Celtics a 126-123 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Saturday night, the NBA said. Tatum moved his pivot foot with 3.4 seconds left in overtime and should have been called for traveling, the NBA revealed on Sunday in its Last Two Minute Report. …

Tatum’s 3-pointer at the buzzer in OT gives the Celtics a 126-123 victory over the Raptors
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Tatum’s 3-pointer at the buzzer in OT gives the Celtics a 126-123 victory over the Raptors

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Jayson Tatum hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer in overtime and the Boston Celtics rallied to beat the Toronto Raptors 126-123 on Saturday night. RJ Barrett had his first triple-double — 25 points, 15 assists and 10 rebounds, the first Raptors player ever with all that in the same game. Boston’s Neemias Queta, who started in place of …

Jayson Tatum scores 23 in second half to rally Celtics to a 113-107 victory over slumping Bucks
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Jayson Tatum scores 23 in second half to rally Celtics to a 113-107 victory over slumping Bucks

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Jayson Tatum had 31 points, 12 rebounds and six assists and the Boston Celtics rallied in the second half to beat the slumping Milwaukee Bucks 113-107 on Sunday afternoon. Takeaways Celtics: Pritchard, who scored 28 points in a 119-108 victory over the Bucks on Oct. 28, kept Boston in the game by scoring 17 in the first half. …

Celtics Dominate Hawks, Cruise to 123-93 Win
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Celtics Dominate Hawks, Cruise to 123-93 Win

Associated Press  

Jayson Tatum shines for the Celtics, leading them to a 123-93 victory over the Atlanta Hawks. Tatum poured in 26 points in the first half, showcasing his dominance on both offense and defense. The Celtics dominated the game from the outset, building a significant lead and holding on for the win. The Hawks, on the other hand, struggled to find …

Celtics Dominate Hornets, Clinching Second Straight Night in Charlotte
2 months ago

Celtics Dominate Hornets, Clinching Second Straight Night in Charlotte

Associated Press  

The Boston Celtics defeated the Charlotte Hornets 113-103 in a rematch of the season. Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 29 points, while Derrick White added 18 points and eight rebounds. LaMelo Ball had 36 points for the Hornets, but he was fouled out for the second straight game. The Celtics improved to 6-1, while the Hornets remain winless at …

Celtics Dominate Bucks, Clinching Eastern Conference Lead
2 months ago

Celtics Dominate Bucks, Clinching Eastern Conference Lead

Associated Press  

The Boston Celtics defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 119-108 on Monday night. Jaylen Brown scored 30 points, Payton Pritchard made 8 3s, and Derrick White had 13 points and eight assists for the Celtics. Damian Lillard led the Bucks with 33 points, seven rebounds and seven assists, while Giannis Antetokounmpo had 30 points, 10 boards and six assists for the Bucks.

Celtics Hold on for 124-118 Against Pistons, Clinching Series Lead
2 months, 1 week ago

Celtics Hold on for 124-118 Against Pistons, Clinching Series Lead

Associated Press  

The Boston Celtics secured a 124-118 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night, despite trailing for much of the third quarter. Jayson Tatum shone with 37 points, including six points in the final 65 seconds, while Derrick White and Malcolm Beasley contributed 21 and 10 points respectively for the Celtics. The Pistons, despite a valiant effort, struggled to create …

Celtics Dominate Wizards in First Road Game, Extending Winning Streak to Five Games
2 months, 1 week ago

Celtics Dominate Wizards in First Road Game, Extending Winning Streak to Five Games

Associated Press  

The Boston Celtics dominated the Washington Wizards in their first road game of the season, cruising to a 122-102 victory. Jayson Tatum shone with 25 points and 11 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown contributed 27 points and Derrick White added 19. The Celtics dominated the third quarter, outscoring the Wizards 34-19, putting the game out of reach. The Wizards, with a …

Celtics Dominate Knicks, Launch Title Defense
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2 months, 1 week ago

Celtics Dominate Knicks, Launch Title Defense

News 18  

The Boston Celtics dominated the New York Knicks in a resounding 132-109 victory on Tuesday, marking their return to the NBA Finals. Led by Jayson Tatum's stellar performance with 37 points, the Celtics asserted their dominance from the outset, leading 74-55 at halftime. The Celtics' defense, led by Al Horford's 11 rebounds, suffocated the Knicks' offense, forcing numerous turnovers and …

Celtics Dominate Knicks, Extend Banner 18 Streak
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2 months, 1 week ago

Celtics Dominate Knicks, Extend Banner 18 Streak

Associated Press  

The Boston Celtics dominated the New York Knicks in their season opener, winning 132-109. Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 37 points, including 8 3-pointers, while Derrick White and Jaylen Brown added 24 and 23 points respectively. The Celtics broke the NBA record for most 3-pointers made in a game with 29, and they held a significant lead for much …

Celtics Prepare for Banner Night and Opener Against Rival Knicks: A Championship Legacy in the Making
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2 months, 1 week ago

Celtics Prepare for Banner Night and Opener Against Rival Knicks: A Championship Legacy in the Making

News 18  

The Boston Celtics are preparing for their season opener against the New York Knicks. The team will raise their 18th banner to the TD Garden rafters and receive their championship rings in the pregame ceremony. The Celtics are bringing back their entire starting lineup and most of their bench, and are the favorites to win it all again. The coach …

Celtics Quest for Back-to-Back Glory as LeBron Joins Son and Familiar Faces
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Celtics Quest for Back-to-Back Glory as LeBron Joins Son and Familiar Faces

News 18  

The Boston Celtics will be aiming to repeat as NBA champions in the upcoming season, with LeBron James and his son Bronny joining the team. The Celtics will face stiff competition from the New York Knicks, Los Angeles Lakers, Minnesota Timberwolves, and other teams in the Eastern Conference. The Lakers will have a new father-son combination with Anthony Davis and …

Celtics Reunite for Another Title Run: Can They Repeat the Dynasty?
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Celtics Reunite for Another Title Run: Can They Repeat the Dynasty?

Associated Press  

The Boston Celtics are poised to return to title contention with their core players intact. Led by Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, the team boasts a potent offensive arsenal and a suffocating defense. Despite some concerns about their frontcourt depth, the Celtics have the tools to overcome any challenges they may face. With a strong track record and a hunger …

NBA: Boston Celtics star Porzingis to have surgery, ruled out of Olympics
6 months, 1 week ago

NBA: Boston Celtics star Porzingis to have surgery, ruled out of Olympics

The Hindu  

Boston Celtics star Kristaps Porzingis will miss next month’s Paris Olympics after opting to have surgery on a leg injury, the NBA team announced on Tuesday. The Latvian power forward suffered a “rare” leg injury in game two of the NBA Finals against Dallas Mavericks earlier this month and will go under the knife to repair the problem. Porzingis suffered …

Celtics' Jaylen Brown LOSES brand new NBA championship ring during parade... as he offers fans a 'big reward' for their help
6 months, 1 week ago

Celtics' Jaylen Brown LOSES brand new NBA championship ring during parade... as he offers fans a 'big reward' for their help

Daily Mail  

Celtics star Jaylen Brown has already lost his NBA championship ring, and is offering fans a reward for their help as he scrambles to get the hardware back. But the forward has apparently lost his ring just days later during the team's championship parade on Friday, as he shared with fans the following night. Jaylen Brown is seen during the …

Boston Celtics set NBA record by smashing Dallas Mavericks to clinch title in style
6 months, 2 weeks ago

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

The Independent  

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A postseason like almost none other for Luka Doncic, even without a title
6 months, 2 weeks ago

A postseason like almost none other for Luka Doncic, even without a title

Associated Press  

Luka Doncic’s first trip to the NBA Finals didn’t result in his first championship. Celtics Record Boston’s 16-3 record in these playoffs represents the 10th-best postseason mark by a team in NBA history. Also ahead of Boston’s run this season: the 1999 San Antonio Spurs, 1991 Chicago Bulls and 1989 Detroit Pistons, the 1971 Milwaukee Bucks and 1982 Lakers and …

Celtics rout Mavericks to win record 18th NBA championship
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Celtics rout Mavericks to win record 18th NBA championship

Hindustan Times  

Jayson Tatum produced a dazzling 31-point display as the Boston Celtics dominated the Dallas Mavericks 106-88 to clinch a record-breaking 18th NBA championship crown on Monday. Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum celebrates with the trophy on the podium after defeating the Dallas Mavericks in the 2024 NBA Finals Humbled by Dallas in a 38-point game four drubbing on Friday, Boston …

Celtics rout Mavericks to win record 18th NBA championship
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Celtics rout Mavericks to win record 18th NBA championship

The Hindu  

Jayson Tatum produced a dazzling 31-point display as the Boston Celtics dominated the Dallas Mavericks 106-88 to clinch a record-breaking 18th NBA championship crown on Monday. I’m sorry.” Jaylen Brown, who was named Finals Most valuable Player, gave Tatum scoring support with 21 points, while Jrue Holiday added 15 and Derrick White 14. Payton Pritchard put the seal on a …

NBA Finals: Celtics win 18th championship with victory over Mavericks
6 months, 2 weeks ago

NBA Finals: Celtics win 18th championship with victory over Mavericks

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Jayson Tatum put his hands behind his head, with TD Garden fans standing on their feet cheering around him, and took it all in. Tatum had 31 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds, and the Celtics topped the Dallas Mavericks 106-88 on Monday night to win the franchise’s 18th championship, breaking a tie with the Los Angeles Lakers …

Boston Celtics win historic 18TH NBA title as they blow Dallas Mavericks away at TD Garden with sensational performance
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Boston Celtics win historic 18TH NBA title as they blow Dallas Mavericks away at TD Garden with sensational performance

Daily Mail  

There was never a doubt in Beantown on Monday night. A Boston Celtics victory looked inevitable in Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks at TD Garden. Jayson Tatum lifts the Larry O'Brien Trophy after winning his first NBA Championship Jayson Tatum cemented himself as one of the premier players in the NBA by winning a title …

Jaylen Brown wins NBA Finals MVP after leading Celtics to first championship since 2008
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Jaylen Brown wins NBA Finals MVP after leading Celtics to first championship since 2008

New York Times  

BOSTON — There was a time not so long ago when Jaylen Brown’s future in Boston was in doubt. After all those years of questions about whether he and Jayson Tatum would ever win an NBA title together, or if the stewards of the storied franchise would be better off breaking the Boston Celtics stars up, Brown signed a five-year, …

Celtics’ Kristaps Porziņģis says he’ll need surgery after ankle injury, title win
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Celtics’ Kristaps Porziņģis says he’ll need surgery after ankle injury, title win

New York Times  

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porziņģis returned to action for the team’s title-clinching win Monday and played through a left ankle injury, but the big man told The Athletic early Tuesday that he will need offseason surgery to correct the issue. Porziņģis said the recovery process will take a “few months.” ESPN first reported the news early Tuesday after the Celtics …

Celtics’ Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum have their banner in a city that demands nothing less
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Celtics’ Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum have their banner in a city that demands nothing less

New York Times  

BOSTON — They all know what they signed up for when they get here. “The only way you can get rid of all the ghosts,” said the Celtics’ great play-by-play man, Sean Grande, toward the end of Boston’s 106-88 NBA Finals clincher Monday over the Dallas Mavericks, “is to become one of them.” So, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown have …

Inside the Celtics’ championship march to Banner 18: ‘We made all the sacrifices’
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Inside the Celtics’ championship march to Banner 18: ‘We made all the sacrifices’

New York Times  

BOSTON — At shootaround before Game 3 of the second round, Jaylen Brown shrugged off a question about the Boston Celtics’ playoff struggles at home. “All year long, we’ve been hearing about the Celtics of the past,” Brown said. He told The Athletic his coach taught the Celtics how to “see the game at the next level.” “He’ll stop things …

Celtics defeat Mavericks for 18th NBA title, eclipsing Lakers for most championships
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Celtics defeat Mavericks for 18th NBA title, eclipsing Lakers for most championships

LA Times  

Jayson Tatum put his hands behind his head, with fans in TD Garden standing on their feet cheering around him, and took it all in. Tatum had 31 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds, and the Celtics topped the Dallas Mavericks 106-88 on Monday night to win the franchise’s 18th championship, breaking a tie with the Lakers for the most …

Celtics back home with chance to close out Mavericks and clinch record 18th NBA championship
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Celtics back home with chance to close out Mavericks and clinch record 18th NBA championship

Associated Press  

BOSTON — The Boston Celtics’ catastrophic performance in Game 4 of the NBA Finals gave them a chance to clinch another championship on Monday night under the 17 banners already hanging in the TD Garden rafters. “We don’t like to lose,” Celtics guard Jaylen Brown said before practice on Sunday. So I think it’s not difficult to get everybody in …

Celtics take season’s worth of lessons into Game 5 of NBA Finals with latest chance to secure title
6 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 …

NBA Finals 2023-24: Luka Doncic, Mavs avert sweep with Game 4 blowout
6 months, 2 weeks ago

NBA Finals 2023-24: Luka Doncic, Mavs avert sweep with Game 4 blowout

The Hindu  

Luka Doncic scored 25 of his 29 points in the first half, Kyrie Irving added 21 points and the Dallas Mavericks avoided a sweep with a 122-84 rout of the Boston Celtics in Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Friday. Doncic started a 10-0 spurt in the first quarter with a floater and closed it with a driving layup …

Doncic scores 29, Mavericks roll past the Celtics 122-84 to avoid a sweep in the NBA Finals
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Doncic scores 29, Mavericks roll past the Celtics 122-84 to avoid a sweep in the NBA Finals

Hindustan Times  

DALLAS — Luka Doncic scored 25 of his 29 points in the first half, Kyrie Irving added 21 points and the Dallas Mavericks emphatically extended their season on Friday night, fending off elimination by beating the Boston Celtics 122-84 in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. Doncic scores 29, Mavericks roll past the Celtics 122-84 to avoid a sweep in …

Porzingis available for Celtics as they try to wrap up sweep of NBA Finals against Mavericks
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Porzingis available for Celtics as they try to wrap up sweep of NBA Finals against Mavericks

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Kristaps Porzingis will be in uniform and available to play in a limited role when the Boston Celtics try to complete a sweep of the NBA Finals in Game 4 against the Dallas Mavericks. “But we’re only going to use him in very specific instances if necessary.” When pressed on how Porzingis could be not quite ready but …

NBA Finals: Mavericks roll to blowout victory over Celtics in Game 4
6 months, 3 weeks ago

NBA Finals: Mavericks roll to blowout victory over Celtics in Game 4

LA Times  

Dallas star Luka Doncic celebrates during the Mavericks’ win over the Boston Celtics in Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Friday night. They just played harder.” The loss — Boston’s first in five weeks — snapped the Celtics’ 10-game postseason winning streak, longest in franchise history, plus took away the chance they had at being the first team in …

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