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NBA roundup: Kristaps Porzingis returns as Celtics club Clippers
3 weeks, 6 days ago

NBA roundup: Kristaps Porzingis returns as Celtics club Clippers

The Hindu  

Jaylen Brown and Derrick White led a 51-point second quarter as the Boston Celtics stretched their winning streak to six games by beating the visiting Los Angeles Clippers 126-94 on Monday. Grizzlies 123, Trail Blazers 98 Ja Morant returned to the lineup after missing eight games with a right hip injury and delivered 22 points and 11 assists to lead …

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Kristaps Porzingis scores 16 in season debut, Celtics hit 22 3-pointers in 126-94 win over Clippers
3 weeks, 6 days 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 …

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

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Kristaps Porzingis returns to help Celtics end Clippers’ winning streak
4 weeks, 1 day 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 …

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NBA: Boston Celtics star Porzingis to have surgery, ruled out of Olympics
5 months, 3 weeks 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 …

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Porzingis available for Celtics as they try to wrap up sweep of NBA Finals against Mavericks
6 months, 1 week 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 …

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Celtics’ Porzingis has rare tendon issue in lower left leg, is questionable for Game 3 of NBA Finals
6 months, 1 week ago

Celtics’ Porzingis has rare tendon issue in lower left leg, is questionable for Game 3 of NBA Finals

Associated Press  

DALLAS — Kristaps Porzingis hasn’t played a game in Dallas since the Mavericks traded him nearly 2 1/2 years ago, and now it is uncertain if he will play there in Game 3 of the NBA Finals for the Boston Celtics. Porzingis has a rare tendon injury in his lower left leg, which occurred in the third quarter of Boston’s …

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Boston Celtics Beat Dallas Mavericks 105-98 for 2-0 NBA Finals Lead
6 months, 1 week ago

Boston Celtics Beat Dallas Mavericks 105-98 for 2-0 NBA Finals Lead

News 18  

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 on Sunday and take a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals. “But at the end of the day, we’ve got to make shots to win the game.” The pressure will be on back in Dallas, with …

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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 …

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Celtics’ Kristaps Porzingis suddenly a big problem in Finals for a Mavericks team that cast him off
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Celtics’ Kristaps Porzingis suddenly a big problem in Finals for a Mavericks team that cast him off

Associated Press  

BOSTON — The Mavericks couldn’t figure out how best to utilize big man Kristaps Porzingis during his three seasons in Dallas. Dallas coach Jason Kidd said before the start of the series that he didn’t think Porzingis received nearly enough praise for his ability as a shot blocker and someone who can alter opponents’ shots. “We have to find a …

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Celtics rout Mavericks 107-89 in Game 1 of NBA Finals behind Brown, returning Porzingis
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Celtics rout Mavericks 107-89 in Game 1 of NBA Finals behind Brown, returning Porzingis

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Kristaps Porzingis didn’t want to make predictions about how his body would respond heading into the NBA Finals after he spent more than a month on the sideline with a calf injury. Jaylen Brown scored 22 points, Porzingis made an immediate impact off the bench and added 20 and the Boston Celtics powered past the Dallas Mavericks 107-89 …

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Brown has 22, Porzingis returns with 20 as Celtics open NBA Finals with 107-89 win over Mavericks
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Brown has 22, Porzingis returns with 20 as Celtics open NBA Finals with 107-89 win over Mavericks

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Jaylen Brown scored 22 points, …

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Jaylen Brown and Celtics dominate Mavericks to take Game 1 of the NBA Finals
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Jaylen Brown and Celtics dominate Mavericks to take Game 1 of the NBA Finals

LA Times  

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown dunks during a 107-89 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday night. Jaylen Brown scored 22 points, Kristaps Porzingis added 20 in his first game in more than a month and the Boston Celtics powered past the Dallas Mavericks 107-89 on Thursday night in Game 1 of the …

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NBA Finals Notebook: Porzingis a go, Kyrie and LeBron make nice, Hardaway Jr. throws shade at dad
6 months, 2 weeks ago

NBA Finals Notebook: Porzingis a go, Kyrie and LeBron make nice, Hardaway Jr. throws shade at dad

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Celtics 7-footer Kristaps Porzingis said he will be ready to “just go out there and hoop” for Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday night after missing Boston’s last 10 games with a strained left calf. “I did as much as I could to prepare for this moment, but there’s nothing like game minutes and game experience …

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Kristaps Porzingis says he plans to be ready for Game 1 of NBA Finals matchup with Mavericks
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Kristaps Porzingis says he plans to be ready for Game 1 of NBA Finals matchup with Mavericks

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Boston Celtics big man Kristaps Porzingis plans to be ready for Game 1 of the NBA Finals. “It’s been a long process, I’m not going to lie,” Porzingis said. “But I’ve tried to build up as much as I can to this point from all aspects.” Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla said Porzingis is “on pace” to be ready …

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Celtics favored to win Game 1 and NBA Finals series, but money is rolling in on the Mavericks
6 months, 2 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 …

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Injured Kristaps Porzingis on track for return as Celtics prepare for NBA Finals against Mavericks
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Injured Kristaps Porzingis on track for return as Celtics prepare for NBA Finals against Mavericks

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Whether injured Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis will be ready in time for the start of the NBA Finals this week is still to be determined. Porzingis last spoke publicly on May 4, saying of the injury, “It’s something, it’s not nothing,” and adding that it would take “a little bit of time” to recover from. Mazzulla said Porzingis …

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Kristaps Porzingis is out with a calf strain for Celtics’ potential series clincher against Heat
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Kristaps Porzingis is out with a calf strain for Celtics’ potential series clincher against Heat

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis has been ruled out of Boston’s potential series-clinching matchup against the Miami Heat with a strained right calf. Porzingis played only 14 minutes in Boston’s 102-88 Game 4 win at Miami, leaving in the second quarter and finishing with seven points and three rebounds. Veteran Al Horford will likely replace Porzingis in the starting …

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Derrick White scores 38, Celtics top Heat 102-88 to take a 3-1 East playoff series lead
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Derrick White scores 38, Celtics top Heat 102-88 to take a 3-1 East playoff series lead

Associated Press  

MIAMI — The good news for the Miami Heat is that the Boston Celtics might not be back in South Florida for a few months. Boston now has full control of this Eastern Conference series, with Derrick White scoring a career-high 38 points on Monday night and leading the top-seeded Celtics past the eighth-seeded Heat 102-88 to take a 3-1 …

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Celtics’ Porzingis leaves playoff game in Miami with right calf tightness
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Celtics’ Porzingis leaves playoff game in Miami with right calf tightness

Associated Press  

MIAMI — Boston center Kristaps Porzingis left the Celtics’ playoff game in Miami on Monday night late in the first half with what the team said was right calf tightness. And all year, we’ve had guys step in and play.” Porzingis missed seven games earlier this season with what the Celtics called left calf injuries, and he wears tape over …

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Heat face Celtics in first round after epic conference finals duel last season
8 months ago

Heat face Celtics in first round after epic conference finals duel last season

Associated Press  

BOSTON — As the Boston Celtics prepare for what they hope will be their latest NBA title run, coach Joe Mazzulla had his team look to past NBA champions for inspiration. And we have to be ready for that.” It’s a lesson Boston learned last season when the Miami Heat jumped on the Celtics 3-0 in the Eastern conference finals, …

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Porzingis scores 27, Celtics earn home-court advantage in playoffs with 135-100 win over Thunder
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Porzingis scores 27, Celtics earn home-court advantage in playoffs with 135-100 win over Thunder

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Oklahoma City coach Mark Daigneault likened the Celtics’ performance this season to that of a Ferrari. Kristaps Porzingis had 27 points, 12 rebounds and five blocks, helping the Celtics power past the Thunder 135-100 on Wednesday night to secure the best record in the NBA and home-court advantage throughout the playoffs. Jayson Tatum finished with 24 points and …

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Jayson Tatum, Sam Hauser each score 25 as Celtics beat Hornets 118-104 for 11th win in 13 games
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Jayson Tatum, Sam Hauser each score 25 as Celtics beat Hornets 118-104 for 11th win in 13 games

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Jayson Tatum had 25 points and 10 rebounds, Sam Hauser poured in 25 points on seven 3s and the Boston Celtics avenged an early season loss to the Charlotte Hornets with a 118-104 victory on Monday night. Kristaps Porzingis added 20 points and Derrick White had 19 points and nine rebounds for the Celtics, who’ve won 11 …

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Jayson Tatum scores 30, comes up with late blocks as Celtics hold off Pacers 129-124
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Jayson Tatum scores 30, comes up with late blocks as Celtics hold off Pacers 129-124

Associated Press  

BOSTON — The Celtics have won plenty of games this season by overpowering teams with their offense. Jayson Tatum scored 30 points and had two blocks in the final 30 seconds to help Boston hold off Indiana 129-124 on Tuesday night. We had really good defense down the stretch and made some winning plays.” Jaylen Brown added 25 points and …

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