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1 month, 4 weeks ago

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

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 …

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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 …

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9 months ago

Sam Hauser posts career bests of 30 points, 10 3-pointers as Celtics beat Wizards 130-104

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Sam Hauser had career highs of 30 points and 10 3-pointers to help the short-handed Boston Celtics beat the Washington Wizards 130-104 on Sunday night. Jayson Tatum also scored 30 points with six 3-pointers as the NBA-leading Celtics hit 24 shots from beyond the arc in a game in which they never trailed despite missing three starters. Instead, …

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

NBA Power Rankings: Cavs climb into top five; trade deadline thoughts for each team

New York Times

Read the latest edition of The Athletic’s NBA Power Rankings. Key Stats Record 28-23 Offensive Rating 120.7 Defensive Rating 119.1 Net Rating 1.6 Rank over time Wins at Hornets 115-99 Losses at Celtics 129-124 at Knicks 109-105 Kings 133-122 Eastern Tier 3 - Playoff Teams Tier 4 - Play-In Tournament Teams Or Better 15 Dallas Mavericks 14 Last Rank Do …

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1 year ago

NBA 2023-24 Roundup: Balanced scoring lifts Milwaukee Bucks past Washinton Wizards

The Hindu

Brook Lopez, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard each eclipsed 30 points as the Milwaukee Bucks improved to 3-0 in in-season tournament play with a 131-128 win over the visiting Washington Wizards. Rockets 105 - Nuggets 86 Jalen Green scored a team-high 25 points while Alperen Sengun and two more teammates added double-doubles as Houston extended its homecourt winning streak to …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Wizards’ Danilo Gallinari opens up about what might have been with Celtics

New York Times

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Though Danilo Gallinari is cherishing his chance to play basketball again after rehabbing from a torn ACL for more than a year, he will forever have a what-if in Boston. It has been a difficult year, but now I feel I can make my mark on this season 🔥🏀#ForTheDistrict #NBA @WashWizards pic.twitter.com/sX9Sf9wcCD — DANILO GALLINARI October 26, …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Kristaps Porziņģis didn’t want to leave Wizards, but Celtics’ present and future look bright

New York Times

WASHINGTON — When the final buzzer sounded here Monday night, and the Boston Celtics had trounced the Washington Wizards, a new task awaited Kristaps Porziņģis. So I’m just going to make adjustments and try to be as effective as I can in each of those situations.” The crowd inside Washington’s Capital One Arena, which featured a large number of green-clad …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Draymond Green, Kyrie Irving, Khris Middleton and Kyle Kuzma are among the stars agreeing HUGE deals

Daily Mail

More than $1billion was committed in terms of player salaries within an hour NBA free agency has gotten off to a fast-paced start, with multiple players already agreeing to massive, life-changing contracts. Khris Middleton and the Milwaukee Bucks have agreed to a three-year deal worth $102 million Jerami Grant remains in Portland The Portland Trail Blazers and Jerami Grant have …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Trade sends Kristaps Porzingis to Boston, Marcus Smart to Memphis - Reports

The Hindu

Kristaps Porzingis reportedly is headed to Boston Celtics in a three-team trade. Washington Wizards, the team shipping out Porzingis, reportedly will acquire guard Tyus Jones from the Grizzlies and a second-round pick in Thursday’s draft from the Celtics. In that scenario, Porzingis was to go to Boston with Celtics guard Malcolm Brogdon relocating to L.A. while Clippers forward Marcus Morris …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Wizards trading Porzingis to Celtics in 3-team deal with Smart headed to Grizzlies, AP sources say

Associated Press

The Washington Wizards have agreed to trade center Kristaps Porzingis to the Boston Celtics as part of a three-team trade that also includes Marcus Smart heading to the Memphis Grizzlies, two people with knowledge of the deal said Thursday morning. The deal also includes the Grizzlies acquiring Smart, the 2022 Defensive Player of the Year, from Boston in exchange for …

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1 year, 6 months ago

The Celtics traded for Kristaps Porziņģis: Analyzing the positives and negatives for Boston

New York Times

BOSTON – The wee hours of Wednesday night packed more drama than the Celtics would have anticipated. As part of a three-team trade, league sources said, the Celtics will send out Marcus Smart to Memphis plus Danilo Gallinari, Mike Muscala and the 35th pick in Thursday night’s draft to Washington. The Celtics will acquire Porziņģis from the Wizards, plus the …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Hollinger: Why Porziņģis-Smart trade is a win for Grizzlies, Celtics and Wizards

New York Times

For those of you who missed the drama late on Wednesday, Boston and Washington had a three-way deal set up with the Clippers that would have sent Kristaps Porziņģis to the Celtics. The final deal will send Marcus Smart to Memphis; Tyus Jones, Danilo Gallinari, Mike Muscala and Boston’s pick in Thursday’s draft at No. Celtics From Boston’s perspective, it’s …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Celtics sending Marcus Smart to Grizzlies, finalizing deal for Kristaps Porziņģis: Sources

New York Times

By Shams Charania, Jared Weiss, John Hollinger, Josh Robbins, Jay King and Law Murray The Celtics are trading Marcus Smart to the Grizzlies as part of a three-team deal involving the Wizards so that Boston can acquire Kristaps Porziņģis, league sources told The Athletic. The Wizards get Tyus Jones from the Grizzlies, Danilo Gallinari and Mike Muscala from the Celtics, …

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1 year, 8 months ago

NBA result: Giannis Antetokounmpo’s triple-double lifts Milwaukee Bucks over Washington Wizards

The Hindu

The Milwaukee Bucks was eliminated last season in a Game 7 on the road. Giannis Antetokounmpo had 28 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists, and Jrue Holiday nearly added a triple-double of his own as the Bucks took another step toward wrapping up the NBA’s best record with a 140-128 victory over the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night. The Bucks …

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1 year, 8 months ago

NBA Power Rankings: Celtics on top; Lakers rise; measuring success for all 30 teams

New York Times

Read the latest edition of The Athletic’s NBA Power Rankings. Milwaukee Bucks | 56-22 | +3.8 net rating Weekly slate: Win at Pistons, Win at Pacers, Loss to Celtics, Win over Sixers What makes this season a success? New Orleans Pelicans | 40-38 | +2.1 net rating Weekly slate: Win at Blazers, Loss at Warriors, Win at Nuggets, Win over …

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1 year, 8 months ago

NBA result: Short-handed Wizards manhandles Celtics

The Hindu

The Washington Wizards were without some of their best players on Tuesday night, but the ones they had were good enough to defeat the visiting Boston Celtics 130-111. Kristaps Porzingis amassed 32 points, 13 rebounds and six assists for the Wizards, who were without Bradley Beal and Kyle Kuzma. It was the fourth straight game Beal missed because of a …

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1 year, 8 months ago

NBA preview: Celtics, Wizards focused on opposite ends of playoff chase

The Hindu

The Boston Celtics are attempting to earn the best record in the NBA and the No. The Wizards were in a tie with Indiana for 11th place in the Eastern Conference standings following Sunday’s 114-104 loss to Toronto. The Wizards played Sunday’s game without guard Bradley Beal, forward Kyle Kuzma and guard Monte Morris. He’s put in the work, he’s …

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1 year, 11 months ago

NBA: Thunder blowout Celtics by 33 points while missing star player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Daily Mail

Oklahoma City's top scorer was out, so everybody pitched in to make things work. Josh Giddey scored a season-high 25 points, and the short-handed Oklahoma City Thunder blew out the NBA-leading Boston Celtics 150-117 on Tuesday night. Josh Giddey #3 of the Oklahoma City Thunder scored a season-high 25 points against Boston Lu Dort scored 23 points and Jalen Williams, …

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2 years ago

NBA roundup: Golden State Warriors beats Boston Celtics in Finals rematch

The Hindu

The Golden State Warriors picked up where they left off in June, riding Stephen Curry’s long-range shooting and a defense that frustrated Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum for a 123-107 victory Saturday night in a rematch of the NBA Finals in San Francisco. Bulls 144, Mavericks 115 DeMar DeRozan collected 28 points and nine rebounds and Nikola Vucevic added 20 …

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2 years, 1 month ago

NBA Power Rankings: Celtics are No. 1; Clippers climb; giving thanks for all 30 teams

New York Times

It’s time to be thankful! Phoenix Suns | 10-6 | +7.0 net rating Weekly slate: Loss at Heat, Win over Warriors, Loss at Jazz, Win over Knicks What are they thankful for? Portland Trail Blazers | 10-6 | +1.6 net rating Weekly slate: Win over Spurs, Loss to Nets, Loss to Jazz What are they thankful for? New York Knicks …

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2 years, 1 month ago

Joe Mazzulla likes math – and the Celtics are using it to their advantage so far

New York Times

BOSTON — Joe Mazzulla respects the numbers. “We’re fourth in shot-selection defense and we’re last in midrange points per shot and we’re first in midrange frequency. We just have to execute consistently.” — Boston Celtics October 31, 2022 “Joe’s been putting a lot of emphasis on our defense, on the defensive end,” said Malcolm Brogdon. Sunday’s game against the Wizards …

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3 years, 1 month ago

NBA round-up: Jayson Tatum scores 33 points, Celtics beats Thunder 111-105

The Hindu

Jayson Tatum scored 33 points, Dennis Schroder had 29 and the Boston Celtics beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 111-105 on Saturday night. #NBA75@Giannis_An34: 32 points, 20 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals, 3 blocks in 30 minutes pic.twitter.com/K208KqDMYv — NBA November 21, 2021 The teams will meet again Monday night in Milwaukee. 39 points 7 assists 5 threes 3 blocks pic.twitter.com/RrpypenU2V …

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3 years, 6 months ago

NBA fan runs onto court during Wizards-76ers playoff game

The Hindu

A fan was tackled after running onto the court during an NBA playoff game between the Washington Wizards and Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night, the latest example of unruly behaviour as teams let more spectators in the stands during the pandemic. “It’s kind of wild to see the liberties people are taking.” The players were heading toward Washington's basket in …

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3 years, 6 months ago

NBA Playoffs: Five venues have banned fans for disrespectful behavior during playoff games

CNN

CNN — The return to watching sports in person is supposed to be a happy time, including at the NBA playoffs, but clearly some fans have forgotten how to act. Here’s a look at the incidents: Fan pours popcorn on Russell Westbrook Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook plays during Game 2 in a first-round NBA playoff series. Valerie Camillo, president …

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

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

Sam Hauser posts career bests of 30 points, 10 3-pointers as Celtics beat Wizards 130-104

NBA Power Rankings: Cavs climb into top five; trade deadline thoughts for each team

NBA 2023-24 Roundup: Balanced scoring lifts Milwaukee Bucks past Washinton Wizards

Wizards’ Danilo Gallinari opens up about what might have been with Celtics

Kristaps Porziņģis didn’t want to leave Wizards, but Celtics’ present and future look bright

Draymond Green, Kyrie Irving, Khris Middleton and Kyle Kuzma are among the stars agreeing HUGE deals

Trade sends Kristaps Porzingis to Boston, Marcus Smart to Memphis - Reports

Wizards trading Porzingis to Celtics in 3-team deal with Smart headed to Grizzlies, AP sources say

The Celtics traded for Kristaps Porziņģis: Analyzing the positives and negatives for Boston

Hollinger: Why Porziņģis-Smart trade is a win for Grizzlies, Celtics and Wizards

Celtics sending Marcus Smart to Grizzlies, finalizing deal for Kristaps Porziņģis: Sources

NBA result: Giannis Antetokounmpo’s triple-double lifts Milwaukee Bucks over Washington Wizards

NBA Power Rankings: Celtics on top; Lakers rise; measuring success for all 30 teams

NBA result: Short-handed Wizards manhandles Celtics

NBA preview: Celtics, Wizards focused on opposite ends of playoff chase

NBA: Thunder blowout Celtics by 33 points while missing star player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

NBA roundup: Golden State Warriors beats Boston Celtics in Finals rematch

NBA Power Rankings: Celtics are No. 1; Clippers climb; giving thanks for all 30 teams

Joe Mazzulla likes math – and the Celtics are using it to their advantage so far

NBA round-up: Jayson Tatum scores 33 points, Celtics beats Thunder 111-105

NBA fan runs onto court during Wizards-76ers playoff game

NBA Playoffs: Five venues have banned fans for disrespectful behavior during playoff games