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The Boston Celtics travel to Staples Center tonight to face off against the Los Angeles Lakers for the second time this season. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Celtics-Lakers prediction and pick. The Celtics currently hold a record of 29-26 overall and 27-28 against the spread. Boston is coming off […]

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown continues to use his voice to show support for the Black Lives Matter movement, this time in the wake of the Daunte Wright incident. In an interview, he expressed his frustrations with all the things that are currently happening in society and claimed that he will continue to stand up […]

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum knew in himself that the COVID-19 virus isn’t a joke that should be taken lightly. A couple of months after recovering from it, the 23-year-old revealed that he now has to use an inhaler to open up his lungs which he has never done before, per Jared Weiss. Jayson Tatum […]

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum once again unleashed his deadly side-step jumper to put away the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday. Peep the clip below to witness Tatum’s nasty signature move against CJ McCollum. Props to McCollum for staying in front of the swingman, but Tatum has perfected that shot. No one can stop him […]

While teams are desperate to squeeze out the victories to secure a good seeding for the NBA Playoffs, Boston Celtics coach Brad Stevens isn’t too concerned. For him, what’s more important is the health and wellness of his players. Per John Karalis of the Boston Sports Journal, Stevens admitted he’s not too worried about the […]

The Boston Celtics hit the road to take on the Portland Trail Blazers for the first time this season on TNT. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Celtics-Blazers prediction and pick. Boston has won five of its last six and will be coming off a huge comeback win against the […]

Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic has become one of the best–if not the best–big men in the entire league while transforming himself into one of the top all-around players that the NBA has to offer in 2020-21. Despite being one of the frontrunners to win this year’s MVP Award alongside Philadelphia 76ers big man […]

Kemba Walker and the Boston Celtics scored a huge win against the red-hot Denver Nuggets on Sunday. The Celtics were down as much as 14 points late in the third quarter surged back to stomp the Nuggets on the road, 105-87. Walker, who shot blanks all evening from deep (0-7), managed to fight through adversity […]

It’s been a tough season for the Boston Celtics thus far. But against the Denver Nuggets on Sunday, the Brad Stevens-coached squad showed its mettle with a comeback win. Guard Marcus Smart flocked to Twitter to express his thoughts on their victory. Smart commented on Denver’s high altitude which causes some trouble to visiting teams. […]

Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic didn’t hold back when he spoke about the officiating after Sunday’s loss to the Boston Celtics. The MVP candidate may have been unhappy with the referees’ performance on Sunday but said it’s just really part of the game—what’s important for the Nuggets is to do their job.  It makes […]

The Boston Celtics secured a much-needed victory over the streaking Denver Nuggets on Sunday. The Beantown team, led by All-Stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, spearheaded an impressive 40-8 scoring run to close the fourth quarter. It was really a feel-good game for the Celtics, who have been up and down this season.  Jayson Tatum […]

The Boston Celtics will continue their playoff push as they head out to the Mile High City to take on the red-hot Denver Nuggets. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Celtics-Nuggets prediction and pick. Both teams are coming off exciting late victories and will each look to build on the momentum. […]

Paul Pierce was recently let go by ESPN after displaying a questionable live stream of himself partying with strippers. It was an incident that came out of nowhere that caused a stir of reactions from across the NBA world. Pierce’s analyst career is up in the air for now, as it’s unsure whether another sports […]

The Boston Celtics, Jayson Tatum, and Jaylen Brown have put it together recently, producing four wins in their last five games. They currently reside in seventh place in the Eastern Conference, increasing their chances of making the playoffs this year. Thanks to Jayson Tatum’s hot hand, the Celtics were able to close out the Minnesota […]

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum had an incredible night as he erupted against the Minnesota Timberwolves last Friday. Tatum dropped a career-high 53 points on the Timberwolves with former Celtic and current ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins taking a slice of the credit.  This led fans to commence the roasting on social media.  I promise you […]

Friday was a spectacular day in the sporting world. MLB games, NBA games, and the Master’s Tournament were all seen across the world. However, history was made between the MLB and NBA, as we witnessed great performances between three professional athletes, per SportsCenter. What a Friday night 🤯👏 pic.twitter.com/yrPPrjZHwI — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) April 10, 2021 […]

Everything isn’t perfect for Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics. They are 27-26 on the season, thanks to an edge-of-your-seat 145-136 overtime win on Friday night at the Garden against the lowly Minnesota Timberwolves. But in the struggle came some magic. With 18 seconds left in regulation, Brown ignored an easy score for […]

Jayson Tatum always wants to put on a show for his son Deuce each time he makes the trip to TD Garden to watch him play. The Boston Celtics All-Star had the game of his life on Friday, coming up with a career-high 53-point explosion in the Boston Celtics’ 145-136 overtime victory over the Minnesota […]

Jayson Tatum just dropped a 50-piece for the Boston Celtics on Friday in a 145-136 overtime win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. While the rest of the basketball world was heaping praise on the 23-year-old, the one and only Kendrick Perkins decided to grab the credit for Tatum’s 53-point explosion. Perkins was quick to make known […]

Friday night’s bout between the Boston Celtics and the Minnesota Timberwolves was a classic. The contest headed into overtime with neither team willing to give an inch. Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns was whistled for a foul on Jayson Tatum during a crucial juncture late in the game, and his reaction to the call produced a […]

D’Angelo Russell is certainly making up for lost time after returning from a lengthy absence for the Minnesota Timberwolves. D’Lo once again showcased the never-melting ice on his veins, giving the Wolves a fighting chance against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on Friday. With the Timberwolves trailing big near the end of regulation, Russell […]

Jayson Tatum took care of business for the Boston Celtics on Friday night. The 23-year-old torched the Minnesota Timberwolves for a career-high 53 points en route to becoming the youngest Celtics player to ever log a 50-piece. It was undeniably a memorable night for Tatum, who went absolutely berserk against the Wolves: Jayson Tatum is […]

If you are a Boston Celtics fan pulling for newcomer Evan Fournier to push the Mean Green Machine over the top, you might have to wait a little longer: Brad Stevens says Evan Fournier won't go with the team on their upcoming road trip. Boston is on the road for games in Denver on Sunday, […]

The Boston Celtics have been, perhaps, the most disappointing team in the Eastern Conference thus far. They are ranked 7th in the Eastern Conference with a 26-26 record. They have a solid +1.6 point differential, but they struggle to convert this differential into actual wins. The Celtics have had multiple issues that have lead to […]

Former Boston Celtics center Kendrick Perkins had some choice words for current Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum after a loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday. Celtics general manager Danny Ainge said he respects Perkins as a person, but added he hopes his players drown out the noise coming from the pundits and analysts: “I think Perk […]

The Boston Celtics’ season has been quite the roller-coaster ride. The team has been a massive disappointing, but they still sit in seventh place in the Eastern Conference with a 26-26 record. They’re in the mix for a playoff spot and the last thing this team needs is outside noise, but that is always hard […]

Boston Celtics center Tristan Thompson did not mince his words when he described his excruciating battle with COVID-19. The one-time NBA champion finally returned for the Cs against the New York Knicks on Wednesday, after a lengthy absence. In the wake of Boston’s 101-99 win at TD Garden, Thompson had a vulgar response about the […]

After delivering a big three-pointer over the New York Knicks on Wednesday, Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart had a stern message to his haters. Smart knocked down a critical shot from long distance in the final minute of their intense duel with the Knicks. While it was not the game-winning shot, it was definitely key […]

Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics held on to defeat the New York Knicks, 101-99, on Wednesday night. The triumph brings the team’s record to .500, marking their 26th win of the season. It also has some playoff seeding implications, as the ‘Bockers have been put one game back from Boston and the […]

Dwyane Wade gave his honest feedback on Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics after they lost to the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday. Wade, a regular analyst for NBA on TNT, said that the 2020-21 Celtics lack team identity; hence why they’ve been struggling this season. The Beantown team is currently the eighth seed in the […]

Recently, former NBA player turned analyst, Paul Pierce, was fired from ESPN after sharing an Instagram Live partying with strippers. The news rocked the sporting world, as Pierce’s video came out of nowhere, as well as ESPN’s decision to part ways with the former Boston Celtic. It’s a rough situation for Paul Pierce. However, Los […]

The New York Knicks hit the road to take on the Boston Celtics at the TD Garden. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Knicks-Celtics prediction and pick. This will be the second meeting between these two clubs in 2021. The Knicks won the first matchup of the series 105-75 back in […]

Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid came up huge for the Sixers on Tuesday as they took down their rivals, the Boston Celtics, in the TD Garden, 106-96. Boston had no answer for Embiid all game long, and it resulted in another dominant display from the Sixers big man. He had such a good game that […]

The Philadelphia 76ers took on the rivals Boston Celtics on Tuesday night with a big name back on the court: Joel Embiid is finally healthy after suffering a left knee bone bruise against the Washington Wizards. In the game against Boston, Embiid showed out with 35 points and six rebounds, but after the contest, he […]

Philadelphia 76ers superstar Ben Simmons showcased his hangtime early in the second quarter of action on Tuesday as the Sixers took on the Boston Celtics in the TD Garden. Simmons came up with an insane reverse layup that surprised even the 24-year-old himself (h/t ClutchPoints on Twitter): How in the world did Ben Simmons get […]

If your glass is half-full: There’s no reason for the Los Angeles Lakers to be concerned about Anthony Davis’ prognosis. However, if you feel like you need to re-fill your beverage of choice as a Lakers fan, you might be a bit uneasy about the recent updates and corresponding buzz surrounding Davis that has emerged […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens has confirmed that new recruit Evan Fournier will be out of action for at least a couple of games as the 28-year-old enters the league’s health and safety protocols. Fournier joins a long list of Celtics players that have missed significant time this season due to COVID-19-related issues. Coach […]

Boston Celtics legend and Hall of Fame finalist Paul Pierce was recently cut by ESPN. The firing came after he went to Instagram Live and streamed a video of him being in a room with exotic dancers. Despite what has happened in his life and career, the former NBA player and Celtics icon does not […]

Just in case you’ve been living under a rock, the Baylor Bears shocked the world of collegiate hoops when they throttled the prior-to undefeated Gonzaga Bulldogs for the 2021 NCAA national championship. Gonzaga’s one-and-done star Jalen Suggs, with his incredible draft profile, ceiling, and recent performance is projected to go within the top five picks […]