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NBA fines Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla $35,000 for postgame comments toward officials
3 days, 10 hours ago

NBA fines Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla $35,000 for postgame comments toward officials

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Joe Mazzulla’s Christmas greetings were costly. The NBA fined the Boston Celtics coach $35,000 on Saturday “for aggressively pursuing and directing inappropriate language toward a game official” at the end of his team’s loss to the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night. Mazzulla’s outburst followed Boston getting whistled for three technical fouls — he got one, Jaylen Brown …

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Jordan Walsh is trusting simple things, leaning on Jrue Holiday to become Celtics’ top defender
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Jordan Walsh is trusting simple things, leaning on Jrue Holiday to become Celtics’ top defender

New York Times  

BOSTON — Shortly before the Celtics opened preseason last weekend, a question from Joe Mazzulla offered Jordan Walsh a new perspective on his role with the team. “You’ve gotta rebound, crash, defend at a high level, sprint, you might not get the ball, rebound again, go play defense,” Mazzulla said, as Walsh recalled Thursday afternoon. “It’s easy to think something …

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Boston Celtics’ summer of snubs could keep Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown hungry for repeat title
3 months ago

Boston Celtics’ summer of snubs could keep Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown hungry for repeat title

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Jayson Tatum has a new tattoo on his back, another gold medal to hang around his neck, and a chip on his shoulder. “In real time, it was tough,” Tatum said at the Celtics media day, acknowledging “I guess you could say that” it would motivate him when the Celtics try to repeat as NBA champions. “Joe was …

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Jerry West remembered with moment of silence before Game 3 of NBA Finals
6 months, 1 week ago

Jerry West remembered with moment of silence before Game 3 of NBA Finals

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Jerry West was remembered at the NBA Finals on Wednesday night. “The NBA family mourns the passing of a basketball giant, Jerry West, an NBA cornerstone for over six decades,” Breen said as images of West were displayed on the giant overhead scoreboard. “Jerry West was also the first player ever recognized as finals MVP and his ability …

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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 …

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Will the best Celtics player please rise? There’s a long list of nominees after Game 2 win
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Will the best Celtics player please rise? There’s a long list of nominees after Game 2 win

New York Times  

BOSTON — Considering his 26-point, 11-rebound effort in the Celtics’ 105-98 victory in Game 2 of the NBA Finals Sunday night, does that now make Jrue Holiday Boston’s best player? His twice-said Saturday comment that Jaylen Brown is the Celtics’ best player created quite a stir but also opened up a runway for the recency bias crowd to put it …

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Jrue Holiday is an NBA Finals hero for the Celtics and he’s exactly where he belongs in Boston
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Jrue Holiday is an NBA Finals hero for the Celtics and he’s exactly where he belongs in Boston

New York Times  

BOSTON — The Milwaukee Bucks never gave up on Jrue Holiday. In fairness to the Bucks, who surely had mixed emotions as they watched Holiday dominate Game 2 of the NBA Finals for the Boston Celtics on Sunday night, let’s not forget the move was almost universally praised at the time. “I’m close to Jon,” Holiday told The Athletic after …

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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.” …

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Celtics ‘embrace the chaos’ as they take control of Pacers’ speed in Game 2 win
7 months ago

Celtics ‘embrace the chaos’ as they take control of Pacers’ speed in Game 2 win

New York Times  

BOSTON — The Indiana Pacers are often a blur, but the Boston Celtics are getting acclimated. “When you play in the chaos, you have to embrace the chaos,” Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla said after Boston beat Indiana 126-110 to take a 2-0 series lead. “I think that we, just like them, I think they do a great job of having, …

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How Celtics intend to keep pace with Pacers: ‘They’re going to test your discipline’
7 months ago

How Celtics intend to keep pace with Pacers: ‘They’re going to test your discipline’

New York Times  

BOSTON – Though the Celtics fans who left Game 1 early Tuesday night must have regretted their decision, Luke Kornet sympathized with them. “They have a style of play,” Mazzulla said, “and it just tests your discipline, tests your communication.” The Celtics recognized the problems of keeping up with the Pacers’ second-ranked offense before the series began, but only seemed …

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Inside Joe Mazzulla’s big defensive gamble to beat Cavaliers with analytics
7 months, 1 week ago

Inside Joe Mazzulla’s big defensive gamble to beat Cavaliers with analytics

New York Times  

BOSTON — It must have been frustrating for the Celtics, watching Evan Mobley cook all night. They’ve missed it like 3 times tonight, unless Mazzulla’s game plan is to not tag the roll man so Cleveland can’t take open 3s, which would be wild — Jared Weiss May 12, 2024 This post was from Game 3, when Donovan Mitchell’s 7-for-12 …

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How Celtics set the standard for NBA defensive innovation: Zones, ‘peel switching’ and high IQ
11 months, 2 weeks ago

How Celtics set the standard for NBA defensive innovation: Zones, ‘peel switching’ and high IQ

New York Times  

In the NBA now, it seems like everything is about high-powered offense and scoring. Based on the numbers, Boston’s defense ranks as the second best in the NBA, allowing 110.8 points per 100 possessions. Just ask Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards, who committed a critical turnover when he was trapped by Celtics defenders late in Boston’s overtime win over Minnesota …

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NBA’s $300 million man, Jaylen Brown ready to step into leadership role for retooled Celtics
1 year, 2 months ago

NBA’s $300 million man, Jaylen Brown ready to step into leadership role for retooled Celtics

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Early in his NBA career, Jaylen Brown was largely viewed as a player who would be a component of the Boston Celtics’ long-term success, rather than a pillar of its foundation. Last season was defining for Brown, who garnered his second All-Star selection and second-team All-NBA nod while helping lead the Celtics within a game of back-to-back NBA …

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As Celtics trade for Jrue Holiday, Malcolm Brogdon saga comes to an end
1 year, 2 months ago

As Celtics trade for Jrue Holiday, Malcolm Brogdon saga comes to an end

New York Times  

Days after the Milwaukee Bucks’ blockbuster trade sent Jrue Holiday to Portland for Damian Lillard, the Celtics responded by snagging Holiday themselves. Boston is trading for the All-Star defensive stalwart, league sources tell The Athletic, sending Malcolm Brogdon, Robert Williams III, the Warriors’ 2024 first-round pick and the Celtics’ unprotected 2029 first-round pick to Portland. Boston’s starting lineup could now …

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