‘Different’ Celtics have more work to do, but so far, they’ve passed every test
6 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Different’ Celtics have more work to do, but so far, they’ve passed every test

New York Times  

INDIANAPOLIS — This time, a trip to the Eastern Conference finals by the Boston Celtics ended without any clamoring from the public and the press box that the coach must go and, oh, by the way, let’s aim a wrecking ball at the roster. GO DEEPER Celtics sweep Pacers to advance to NBA Finals Yes, White’s game-winner happened to fall on the first anniversary of his improbable game-winning buzzer-beater against Miami in Game 6 of last year’s Eastern Conference finals, but that’s just fodder for Trivia Night at the local sports bar, folks. Nope, these Celtics are not those Celtics at all, a point that was made by Brown after the game when he said, “We have a different team every year, different coaches. “I never win, so …” GO DEEPER Jaylen Brown wins Eastern Conference finals MVP The yuck-yuck is that Brown didn’t walk away with any of the individual regular-season awards that a lot of NBA fans, including an NBA fan named Jaylen Brown, thought he should have won.

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Celtics answer Bucks’ call to compete, win despite cold shooting
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Celtics answer Bucks’ call to compete, win despite cold shooting

New York Times  

BOSTON — Al Horford’s final shot didn’t matter. And it’s gonna be really competitive.” The Celtics shot 32.1 percent on 3-point attempts in their fifth-worst outside shooting performance of the season. During a Nov. 10 Celtics win at Milwaukee, Antetokounmpo earned an offensive foul call with an elbow to Brown’s face, then, like an uncle playing a game with his …

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 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 …

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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Doncic and Irving can’t deliver for Dallas in NBA Finals clincher as Celtics win 18th championship
6 months, 1 week ago

Doncic and Irving can’t deliver for Dallas in NBA Finals clincher as Celtics win 18th championship

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Short jumpers rolled off the rim and 3-pointers went in and out. Instead, the Mavericks’ best players got off to a terrible start, and by the time their shots started falling the Celtics were coasting to a 106-88 victory and an unprecedented 18th NBA title. “It will be a long summer, but looking forward to the start of …

NBA Finals: Celtics win 18th championship with victory over Mavericks
6 months, 1 week 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, 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 …

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 back home with chance to close out Mavericks and clinch record 18th NBA championship
6 months, 1 week 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, 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 knocked down hard by Mavericks in Game 4 of NBA Finals, but go home with chance to clinch
6 months, 1 week ago

Celtics knocked down hard by Mavericks in Game 4 of NBA Finals, but go home with chance to clinch

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Jayson Tatum had his step-back 3-pointer swatted away, then ended up in a heap on the floor and was called for a loose-ball foul. Instead of wrapping up an unprecedented 18th NBA title, the Celtics suffered their worst loss ever in the NBA Finals — and one of the worst in league history — when they fell 122-84 …

Celtics reminded of where Mavs are coming from (and the down 3-0 thing) in Game 4 beatdown
6 months, 1 week ago

Celtics reminded of where Mavs are coming from (and the down 3-0 thing) in Game 4 beatdown

New York Times  

DALLAS — The big news going into Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Friday night was that injured Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porziņģis would be available to play against the Dallas Mavericks … “if necessary.” As things happened, the big fella’s presence wasn’t necessary. Now let’s talk some real history, such as Dallas coming into the game burdened with …

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 …

Celtics show unselfish, championship mindset to put Mavs on ropes: ‘The job is not done’
6 months, 1 week ago

Celtics show unselfish, championship mindset to put Mavs on ropes: ‘The job is not done’

New York Times  

DALLAS — On the final possession of the Boston Celtics’ mighty third quarter Wednesday night, Jaylen Brown dribbled in place on the midcourt logo and waited to start his move. “I’ve got to watch the film,” Jayson Tatum said, “but that was excellent basketball we played to start the third, especially on the offensive end.” With an opportunity to step …

Celtics hold off Mavericks to lead NBA Finals 3-0 as Luka Dončić fouls out late
6 months, 1 week 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’ transition 3s against Mavs: How they get them and why it’s important
6 months, 1 week ago

Celtics’ transition 3s against Mavs: How they get them and why it’s important

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Celtics vs. Mavericks in Game 5 of the NBA Finals Late in the first quarter of Game 1 of the NBA Finals, Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving had Boston Celtics backup wing Sam Hauser in what seemed like an enviable position: one-on-one in the corner with the floor spaced. The Mavericks were second in …

Boston Celtics storm into 2-0 NBA Finals lead over Dallas Mavericks
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Boston Celtics storm into 2-0 NBA Finals lead over Dallas Mavericks

The Independent  

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NBA Finals: Boston Celtics beat Dallas Mavericks 105-98 for 2-0 lead
6 months, 2 weeks ago

NBA Finals: Boston Celtics beat Dallas Mavericks 105-98 for 2-0 lead

Al Jazeera  

An all-round team effort with offence and defence helped the Celtics go to Game 3 in Dallas with a 2-0 lead. The Boston Celtics, fueled by 26 points from Jrue Holiday, thwarted a desperate Dallas rally in the final minutes to beat the Mavericks 105-98 and take a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals. Holiday credited Tatum for keeping the …

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 …

Challenge to Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum’s ‘sacred’ partnership fuels Celtics’ Game 2 win
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Challenge to Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum’s ‘sacred’ partnership fuels Celtics’ Game 2 win

New York Times  

BOSTON — The Boston Celtics knew what Jason Kidd was doing. “Why would I let my ego or my need to score all the points get in the way of that?” Through all the noise, Brown and Tatum haven’t changed how they play. If I need to have 16 potential assists every single night and that’s what puts us in …

The Celtics’ formula is lots of 3s, lots of stops. The Mavericks need a solution in the NBA Finals
6 months, 2 weeks ago

The Celtics’ formula is lots of 3s, lots of stops. The Mavericks need a solution in the NBA Finals

Associated Press  

BOSTON — When the Boston Celtics make a ton of 3-pointers, forget it. It’s just basketball, and we’ve got to be better at the game of basketball on Sunday.” And it’ll start with doing a better job on 3s — either making more, giving up fewer, or both. Obviously, we’ve got to make more.” And it was a team effort …

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, …

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 …

Why Celtics say they’re ready for the NBA Finals this time around
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Why Celtics say they’re ready for the NBA Finals this time around

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Celtics vs. Mavericks in Game 5 of the NBA Finals BOSTON — Scrutiny can often cloud the truth. “Unless they change the light bulbs in the arenas, they won’t be any brighter than they were the last series,” Mazzulla said at NBA Finals media day Wednesday. It’s been that the whole journey for me.” …

Celtics will win unprecedented 18th title if stars Tatum and Brown focus on details, not emotions
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Celtics will win unprecedented 18th title if stars Tatum and Brown focus on details, not emotions

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla doesn’t point to just one moment he believes helped his team get past the emotions of losing to the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals two years ago. The guys are doing it.” And if this team ultimately emerges from this Finals matchup with the Dallas Mavericks with the franchise’s 18th championship, it …

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 stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown make most of second chance in NBA Finals
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Celtics stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown make most of second chance in NBA Finals

LA Times  

For almost the entirety of their time together in Boston, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown have been linked. It reached a new level last week during a segment on ESPN’s “Get Up” in which panelists debated whether the 26-year-old Tatum expressed excitement or disappointment while watching the 27-year-old Brown garner Eastern Conference finals MVP honors. “I think it’s unfair to …

Five things the Celtics need to win the Finals. Plus, the Lakers’ new best-case scenario
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Five things the Celtics need to win the Finals. Plus, the Lakers’ new best-case scenario

New York Times  

The Bounce Newsletter | This is The Athletic’s daily NBA newsletter. But if we’re giving coaching money to podcasters now … 🤙 The Athletic has live coverage of Celtics vs. Mavericks in Game 5 of the NBA Finals Boston’s To-Do List Five things the Celtics must do to win Finals Two more newsletters remain until we tip off the 2024 …

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 stars Tatum and Brown feel better equipped to tackle 2nd chance in NBA Finals
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Celtics stars Tatum and Brown feel better equipped to tackle 2nd chance in NBA Finals

Associated Press  

BOSTON — For almost the entirety of their time together in Boston, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown have been linked. It reached a new level last week during a segment on ESPN’s “Get Up” in which panelists debated whether the 26-year-old Tatum expressed excitement or disappointment while watching the 27-year-old Brown garner Eastern Conference finals MVP honors. But even as …

Celtics’ Kristaps Porziņģis expected to return for Game 1 of NBA Finals vs. Mavericks: Sources
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Celtics’ Kristaps Porziņģis expected to return for Game 1 of NBA Finals vs. Mavericks: Sources

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Celtics vs. Mavericks in Game 5 of the NBA Finals By Shams Charania, Alex Andrejev, Jared Weiss and Jay King Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porziņģis is expected to return to action for Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks, barring a setback, league sources said Tuesday. Speaking to reporters Tuesday, Porziņģis …

Celtics favored to win Game 1 and NBA Finals series, but money is rolling in on the Mavericks
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Celtics favored to win Game 1 and NBA Finals series, but money is rolling in on the Mavericks

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — The Celtics are prohibitive favorites to win Thursday’s Game 1 of the NBA Finals and odds are on Boston to hoist what would be its record 18th championship banner. “I know they haven’t had the toughest competition to get to the Finals, but like I said, they’ve had 82 games to prove themselves, and they’ve done nothing …

In NBA Finals, Celtics and Mavs face different challenges from what they just conquered
6 months, 3 weeks ago

In NBA Finals, Celtics and Mavs face different challenges from what they just conquered

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Celtics vs. Mavericks in Game 5 of the NBA Finals Each NBA playoff series is its own distinct event, with no real continuity point between the end of one and the beginning of another. Similarly, the brave fight the Indiana Pacers put up against the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference finals tells us …

Kristaps Porziņģis could return for Celtics in NBA Finals as potential Mavs reunion looms
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Kristaps Porziņģis could return for Celtics in NBA Finals as potential Mavs reunion looms

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Celtics vs. Mavericks in Game 5 of the NBA Finals When Kristaps Porziņģis joined the Boston Celtics, he expected to see what life was like beyond the first round. When asked before the Indiana Pacers series whether Porziņģis was doing more on the court, Mazzulla said, “I have no idea.” When asked before Game …

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 …

Celtics, Jaylen Brown locked in on ‘most important thing’ — winning
7 months ago

Celtics, Jaylen Brown locked in on ‘most important thing’ — winning

New York Times  

BOSTON — With 3:44 remaining in the third quarter Thursday night — the Boston Celtics versus the Indiana Pacers, TD Garden — Boston’s Jaylen Brown slid a pass under the basket to Oshae Brissett, who moved in for a demonstrative dunk. GO DEEPER How Jaylen Brown guided Celtics to 2-0 series lead in Eastern Conference finals Now, this would be …

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 …

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

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