The NBA playoffs are finally here. And as LeBron James says, ‘it’s a sprint now’
8 months ago

The NBA playoffs are finally here. And as LeBron James says, ‘it’s a sprint now’

Associated Press  

There’s a 64-win team in Boston that ran away with the league’s best record. The Nuggets — with most of last season’s core back this year, including probable NBA MVP Nikola Jokic — are trying to become the eighth franchise to win back-to-back titles. “There ain’t no more pace,” said the 39-year-old James, the league’s oldest active player and all-time scoring leader who is seeking a fifth NBA title. “We’re looking forward to this.” The Knicks lost Julius Randle and have somehow kept climbing, led by its Villanova trio — MVP candidate Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart and Donte DiVincenzo. “We’re going to enjoy this,” Magic coach Jamahl Mosley said, “because they deserve to.” Odds are, it’ll be either Boston, Oklahoma City, Denver, New York, Milwaukee or Minnesota winning the title.

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Celtics end Cavaliers’ 15-0 start to the season in NBA Cup matchup
1 month ago

Celtics end Cavaliers’ 15-0 start to the season in NBA Cup matchup

Associated Press  

BOSTON — This one wasn’t about their perfect season or a 15-game winning streak or even the NBA Cup. “This was a great test for us, and unfortunately we didn’t get the win,” said Donovan Mitchell, whose 35 points couldn’t prevent the Cavaliers from picking up their first loss of the season, 120-117 to the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night. …

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

Cleveland Cavaliers become just fourth team in NBA history to start a season 15-0, plus more from Sunday’s action
1 month, 1 week ago

Cleveland Cavaliers become just fourth team in NBA history to start a season 15-0, plus more from Sunday’s action

CNN  

CNN — The Cleveland Cavaliers became just the fourth team in NBA history to start a season 15-0 after beating the Charlotte Hornets 128-114 on Sunday night. “We’ve always wanted to test ourselves against the best, we’ve always wanted to see where we stand with the best teams in the league.” Allen went on to call it a “rematch,” adding: …

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

NBA 2024-25 Season Preview: Can Anyone Stop the Boston Celtics Going Back-to-Back?
2 months ago

NBA 2024-25 Season Preview: Can Anyone Stop the Boston Celtics Going Back-to-Back?

CNN  

The 2024-25 season in the NBA is expected to be just as unpredictable as the past six years, with several teams vying for the Larry O'Brien Trophy. The Boston Celtics, who won the championship last year, are still strong contenders, but the Knicks, Sixers, and Nuggets will be looking to make a serious run at the title. The West Conference …

NBA 2024-25 Season Preview: Can Anyone Stop the Boston Celtics Going Back-to-Back?
2 months ago

NBA 2024-25 Season Preview: Can Anyone Stop the Boston Celtics Going Back-to-Back?

CNN  

The 2024-25 season in the NBA is shaping up to be a battle between the Boston Celtics and the New York Knicks. The Celtics, seeking their third consecutive championship, boast a formidable roster with the return of key players like Tatum, White, and Holiday. However, the Knicks have made a significant move by acquiring All-Star Karl-Anthony Towns, who should provide …

Celtics Seek 19th Title, But Challengers Are Rising
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2 months ago

Celtics Seek 19th Title, But Challengers Are Rising

Associated Press  

The Celtics are looking to defend their 19th NBA title, but they face a challenging season with several challengers. The team returns virtually intact from a year ago, but they will face competition from New York, Philadelphia, and rising teams in the East and West. The Celtics know that they will have to be patient and persistent to win the …

Celtics Aim for Back-to-Back Titles with LeBron's Son and Familiar Faces
2 months ago

Celtics Aim for Back-to-Back Titles with LeBron's Son and Familiar Faces

Firstpost  

The 2024-2025 NBA season promises to be an exciting one for fans, with several major talking points to follow. The Boston Celtics aim to return to back-to-back titles, with LeBron James and his son Bronny joining the team. The Lakers have a new father-son duo, while the Knicks and Wolves add significant talent to their rosters. The Western Conference is …

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

NBA predictions: A surprise team could challenge Celtics, Knicks, Sixers atop the East
2 months, 1 week ago

NBA predictions: A surprise team could challenge Celtics, Knicks, Sixers atop the East

New York Times  

-The Eastern Conference is the home of the NBA’s reigning champions … and also the home to a lot of teams that are straining to chase them. Paying him isn’t an easy decision — not when he’s already 35 and misses a guaranteed 20 games every year, and not when last season’s Heat seemed miles from contending even with him. …

Celtics Reunite for Another Title Run: Can They Repeat the Dynasty?
2 months, 1 week 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 …

The Warriors are talking like they want to lead the NBA in attempted 3s
2 months, 2 weeks ago

The Warriors are talking like they want to lead the NBA in attempted 3s

New York Times  

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Steve Kerr laid out the public directive during the Golden State Warriors’ first week in Hawaii: He wants to be a high-volume 3-point-shooting team, upping the output despite the loss of one of the most prolific shooters in NBA history. It’d be hard for us to win a lot of games unless we shoot a high volume …

LeBron James at 39 still is the center of attention for USA Basketball. That won’t change in Paris
5 months, 1 week ago

LeBron James at 39 still is the center of attention for USA Basketball. That won’t change in Paris

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — This is how the U.S. Olympic men’s basketball team took the floor for warmups before an exhibition game in Abu Dhabi: Stephen Curry opened with a layup, followed by ones from Tyrese Haliburton, Anthony Edwards and Derrick White, and then a short jumper from Devin Booker. “He’s still LeBron,” U.S. assistant coach Erik Spoelstra said. “And from …

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

Boston Celtics win historic 18TH NBA title as they blow Dallas Mavericks away at TD Garden with sensational performance
6 months, 1 week 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 …

Celtics are built to thrive in NBA’s new cap era … at least for a little while
6 months, 1 week ago

Celtics are built to thrive in NBA’s new cap era … at least for a little while

New York Times  

If there’s one lesson I hope we all learned from these NBA playoffs, it’s this: Can we hold our horses and wait a little before immediately anointing anyone who has a successful playoff round as The Next Thing? I’m told the Celtics would like to bring the centers back if the money is reasonable; regardless, Boston can easily replenish the …

Celtics’ Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum have their banner in a city that demands nothing less
6 months, 1 week 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 …

Jaylen Brown wins NBA Finals MVP after leading Celtics to first championship since 2008
6 months, 1 week 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 defeat Mavericks for 18th NBA title, eclipsing Lakers for most championships
6 months, 1 week 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 take season’s worth of lessons into Game 5 of NBA Finals with latest chance to secure title
6 months, 1 week 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 …

Celtics at Mavericks NBA Finals Game 4 odds, expert picks: Boston goes for the title
6 months, 1 week ago

Celtics at Mavericks NBA Finals Game 4 odds, expert picks: Boston goes for the title

New York Times  

The Dallas Mavericks at least made things interesting in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, but the Boston Celtics are on the verge of a title. ET on ABC Celtics lead series 3-0 Series odds: Celtics -10000, Mavericks +2000 As a neutral, there are two ways to look at what happened in Game 3. Boston now seeks the first sweep …

Five reasons the Celtics are about to win the title. Plus, who will win NBA Finals MVP?
6 months, 1 week ago

Five reasons the Celtics are about to win the title. Plus, who will win NBA Finals MVP?

New York Times  

The Bounce Newsletter | This is The Athletic’s daily NBA newsletter. Five reasons Boston is about to win a ring Tonight, the Celtics have a great chance to culminate their seven-year journey of the Jayson Tatum-Jaylen Brown duo trying to bring the Larry O’Brien trophy back to Boston. Redick is in the unique position of calling the NBA Finals for …

NBA Finals: Boston Celtics Beat Dallas Mavericks 106-99 to Take 3-0 Lead
6 months, 1 week ago

NBA Finals: Boston Celtics Beat Dallas Mavericks 106-99 to Take 3-0 Lead

News 18  

The Boston Celtics, fueled by their star duo of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, held off a furious Dallas rally to beat the Mavericks 106-99 on Wednesday and take a 3-0 stranglehold on the NBA finals. Brown scored 15 of his 30 in a scorching third quarter and the Celtics held on to move within one victory of a record-setting …

Threat of a Boston NBA title brings out the pettiness in Lakers and Celtics fans
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Threat of a Boston NBA title brings out the pettiness in Lakers and Celtics fans

LA Times  

Celtics fans celebrate a playoff win as Kobe Bryant sits on the bench and puts his head in a towel in Boston on June 8, 2008. Woods said he loathes Celtics fans’ “arrogance and disillusionment,” admonishing them for believing Boston is the greatest franchise in NBA history. Rivera calls it “half a championship.” Rivera’s family moved from Puerto Rico to …

The Celtics might have perfected the modern NBA offense: Unending 3s and midrange firepower
6 months, 2 weeks ago

The Celtics might have perfected the modern NBA offense: Unending 3s and midrange firepower

New York Times  

BOSTON — Twenty years after the Seven-Seconds-or-Less Phoenix Suns shook up the NBA with an offense the likes of which the league had never seen or tried to defend before, the Boston Celtics have taken things to the next level. Behold the perfect modern NBA offense, matching 3-point volume and efficacy with ruthlessly efficient midrange shooting, with the occasional drives, …

Jaylen Brown takes over at the rim to lead Celtics to Game 1 win in NBA Finals
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Jaylen Brown takes over at the rim to lead Celtics to Game 1 win in NBA Finals

New York Times  

BOSTON — Eight years ago, Jaylen Brown was booed when he was drafted. “When they cut to eight, that’s when the game started,” Brown said. Cause JB GOT BLOCKS pic.twitter.com/Mmfwl5iRk2 — Boston Celtics June 7, 2024 “I think just, being his teammate for seven years, we’ve been in so many big games, we’ve been in so many big moments,” Tatum …

Jason Kidd has a chance to join a very small club in these NBA Finals
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Jason Kidd has a chance to join a very small club in these NBA Finals

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Jason Kidd won an NBA championship as a Dallas player in 2011. DOMINANT CELTICS If Boston wins these NBA Finals, an argument could be made that this was the most dominant team in Celtics history. Again, barring something like Dallas winning four games in 30-point blowouts, Boston will finish with the highest differential over a total season in …

Analysis: This NBA Finals will show if the Celtics are ready for pressure
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Analysis: This NBA Finals will show if the Celtics are ready for pressure

Associated Press  

Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown said all the right things after the Boston Celtics fell in the NBA Finals two years ago. A sizable one at that over the Dallas Mavericks, according to BetMGM Sportsbook, which means the Celtics will feel a level of pressure that wasn’t on the shoulders of Brown and Tatum two years ago. “You could see …

Celtics blow out Mavericks in NBA Finals Game 1 as Kristaps Porziņģis shines in return
6 months, 2 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 …

Just 6 teams have won NBA Finals 1 year after missing playoffs: Here’s how they did it
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Just 6 teams have won NBA Finals 1 year after missing playoffs: Here’s how they did it

New York Times  

Winning an NBA title is extremely difficult. Team Finals result Finals MVP 2022 Warriors Won Steph Curry 2021 Suns Lost 2020 Lakers Won LeBron James 2020 Heat Lost 2015 Cavaliers Lost 2008 Celtics Won Paul Pierce 2002 Nets Lost 1978 Sonics Lost 1977 Blazers Won Bill Walton 1976 Suns Lost 1975 Warriors Won Rick Barry 1967 Warriors Lost 1964 Warriors …

Redemption-minded Celtics set to match up with opportunistic Mavericks in NBA Finals
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Redemption-minded Celtics set to match up with opportunistic Mavericks in NBA Finals

Associated Press  

BOSTON — As the Dallas Mavericks and Boston Celtics prepare to tip off the NBA Finals, the four biggest names in the series are looking at this moment through different lenses. “You think that you’re young, if you’ve been once, you’ll continue to keep going,” Tatum said. and go out there and try to get the job done.” Dallas’ Luka …

Celtics, back in NBA Finals after 2022 defeat, aim to show they learned from loss
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Celtics, back in NBA Finals after 2022 defeat, aim to show they learned from loss

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Celtics vs. Mavericks in Game 5 of the NBA Finals BOSTON — There was a championship celebrated on the parquet court inside TD Garden just two years ago. Only, it wasn’t the Boston Celtics doing the celebrating, but the Golden State Warriors — who defeated the C’s in six games to settle the 2022 …

Celtics have followed ‘craziness’ of Joe Mazzulla’s coaching style straight to the NBA Finals
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Celtics have followed ‘craziness’ of Joe Mazzulla’s coaching style straight to the NBA Finals

Associated Press  

BOSTON — When Celtics guard Derrick White stood in the corner behind the 3-point line late in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals as teammate Jaylen Brown drove into the lane, drew defenders and flipped a pass toward him, White felt prepared for the moment. “Things that you can’t take for granted,” said Mazzulla, who at age 35, is …

After completing first quest by reaching NBA Finals, Celtics can begin thinking about championship
6 months, 3 weeks 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
6 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Boston Celtics sweep Indiana Pacers to advance to the NBA Finals
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Boston Celtics sweep Indiana Pacers to advance to the NBA Finals

LA Times  

Boston Celtics guards Jaylen Brown, left, and Jrue Holiday celebrate during the second half of their 105-102 victory over the Indiana Pacers in Game 4 of the NBA Eastern Conference finals on Monday. Derrick White‘s tiebreaking three-pointer with 43 seconds left gave Boston the lead and the Celtics closed out a four-game sweep of the Indiana Pacers 105-102 on Monday …

Tatum and the Celtics aim to clinch conference finals against Indiana
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Tatum and the Celtics aim to clinch conference finals against Indiana

Associated Press  

Boston Celtics vs. Indiana Pacers Indianapolis; Monday, 8 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Celtics -8; over/under is 222.5 EASTERN CONFERENCE FINALS: Celtics lead series 3-0 BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Celtics look to clinch the series over the Indiana Pacers in game four of the Eastern Conference finals. The 123.3 points per game the Pacers average are 14.1 more points than …

NBA Playoffs 2023-24: Celtics surge late vs Pacers, take 3-0 lead in East finals
6 months, 4 weeks ago

NBA Playoffs 2023-24: Celtics surge late vs Pacers, take 3-0 lead in East finals

The Hindu  

Jrue Holiday converted a go-ahead three-point play and added a key steal in the final seconds of regulation to help the Boston Celtics post a 114-111 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference finals at Indianapolis. T.J. McConnell had 23 points, nine rebounds and six assists, Myles Turner added 22 points and …

How Jaylen Brown guided Celtics to 2-0 series lead in Eastern Conference finals over Pacers: 4 takeaways
7 months ago

How Jaylen Brown guided Celtics to 2-0 series lead in Eastern Conference finals over Pacers: 4 takeaways

New York Times  

By Eric Nehm, Jay King, Jared Weiss, James Boyd and Hunter Patterson Jaylen Brown tied his playoff career high with 40 points to go along with five rebounds and two assists to lead the Boston Celtics to a 126-110 win over the Indiana Pacers on Thursday. — Jared Weiss, Celtics beat writer Indiana falls victim to regular lapses Going up …

NBA: Tatum scores 36 as Celtics edge Pacers 133-128 in Game 1 of East finals
7 months ago

NBA: Tatum scores 36 as Celtics edge Pacers 133-128 in Game 1 of East finals

The Hindu  

The Celtics entered the playoffs expecting to get everyone’s best shot. “Great pass, great shot.” Pacers coach Rick Carlisle said the loss was “totally on me” for not calling a timeout to advance the ball before their turnover that set up Brown’s shot. Holiday said the Celtics never panicked after falling behind late in regulation Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton …

Tatum scores 36, Brown hits 3 to force OT and Celtics edge Pacers 133-128 in Game 1 of East finals
7 months ago

Tatum scores 36, Brown hits 3 to force OT and Celtics edge Pacers 133-128 in Game 1 of East finals

Associated Press  

BOSTON — The Celtics entered the playoffs expecting to get everyone’s best shot. Jayson Tatum scored 36 points, including 10 in overtime after Jaylen Brown’s tying 3-pointer with 6.1 seconds remaining in regulation, and Boston rallied just in time for a 133-128 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night. AP AUDIO: Tatum scores 36, Brown hits 3 to force …

Wednesday’s NBA playoff takeaways: Celtics eliminate Cavaliers; Mavericks push Thunder to the brink
7 months, 1 week 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 …

NBA Playoffs: Celtics take a 3-1 lead in the East semifinal series, Thunder levels series against Mavericks
7 months, 1 week ago

NBA Playoffs: Celtics take a 3-1 lead in the East semifinal series, Thunder levels series against Mavericks

The Hindu  

Jayson Tatum scored 33 points and the Boston Celtics beat the severely short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers 109-102 in Game 4 on Monday night to take a commanding 3-1 lead in their East semifinal series. Jaylen Brown added 27 for the Celtics, who can close out Cleveland with a win in Game 5 on Wednesday night at home. Thunder 100 - 96 …

NBA Playoffs: Cavaliers Stun Celtics in Game 2, Luka Doncic Ties Up OKC Series 1-1 for Mavericks
7 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 …

Top-seeded Celtics roll over Heat and into second round. They’ll play Cleveland or Orlando
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Top-seeded Celtics roll over Heat and into second round. They’ll play Cleveland or Orlando

Associated Press  

BOSTON — The Boston Celtics ran away from the rest of the NBA in the regular season. The team that won 64 games to claim the league’s overall top seed dumped the Miami Heat in five games, winning 118-84 on Wednesday night to advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals. “We got past the first step,” said Celtics guard Derrick White, …

Nuggets, Thunder have chances to move into Round 2, and Boston seeks 3-1 lead in Miami
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Nuggets, Thunder have chances to move into Round 2, and Boston seeks 3-1 lead in Miami

Associated Press  

Denver is one win from returning to Round 2. Monday’s game is the most important game of the season for us and we understand that.” Oklahoma City is trying for its first 4-0 sweep since Round 1 against Dallas in 2012. You combine that with our talent level, I think it’s going to be hard to beat us.” That said, …

James, Lakers facing elimination Saturday. Magic, Pelicans and Heat seek home wins
7 months, 4 weeks ago

James, Lakers facing elimination Saturday. Magic, Pelicans and Heat seek home wins

Associated Press  

Nikola Jokic moved LeBron James out of the way as they battled for a rebound, grabbed the ball, got fouled and scored off the putback. And all James could do was turn his palms skyward, as if to ask “what else can I do?” That sequence in the third quarter of Game 3 of the first-round NBA playoff series between …

Celtics, Heat tied 1-1 heading into game 3
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Celtics, Heat tied 1-1 heading into game 3

Associated Press  

Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat Miami; Saturday, 6 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Celtics -9; over/under is 204 EASTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Series tied 1-1 BOTTOM LINE: The Miami Heat and the Boston Celtics are in a 1-1 series tie in the Eastern Conference first round. Jayson Tatum is scoring 26.9 points per game with 8.1 rebounds and 4.9 assists …

NBA Playoffs: Heat Stun Celtics to Level Series, Thunder Demolish Pelicans to Take 2-0 Lead
7 months, 4 weeks ago

NBA Playoffs: Heat Stun Celtics to Level Series, Thunder Demolish Pelicans to Take 2-0 Lead

News 18  

The Miami Heat unleashed a barrage of three-pointers to score a series-leveling 111-101 upset over the top-seeded Boston Celtics in their NBA Eastern Conference playoff duel on Wednesday. The win was all the more unexpected given Miami’s 20-point drubbing by Boston in game one on Sunday — something Herro said had motivated the Heat for game two. “We lost badly …

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