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Philadelphia 76ers big man Al Horford’s sister took a shot at Sixers head coach Brett Brown on Wednesday. Horford played for the Boston Celtics for three seasons before signing with the Sixers last summer. Horford’s sister is still popular with Celtics fans on Twitter, which made her tweet bashing Brown even more noteworthy. Maybe we […]

The Boston Celtics took Game 1 of their first-round matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday, but the win came at a cost. Swingman Gordon Hayward suffered an ankle sprain, placing him on the shelf for at least four weeks. Now, according to former Celtics great Paul Pierce, the injury might also open things up […]

The Boston Celtics recently announced that Gordon Hayward will need around a month to recover from a Grade III sprain he sustained in the C’s Game 1 victory against the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday. Boston guard Marcus Smart is expected to take over the reigns as the starter in Hayward’s absence, and Smart opened up […]

After their disappointing loss to the Boston Celtics in Game 1, Tobias Harris of the Philadelphia 76ers has moved on from the heartbreak and is looking to bounce back in Game 2. Harris admitted that the dismay brought about by the Game 1 loss lingered overnight. But Harris acknowledged that they still have an opportunity […]

Thanks in large part to the offensive production of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, the Boston Celtics managed to defeat the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 1 of their first-round playoff matchup, 109-101. However, The C’s lost one of their key pieces in Gordon Hayward, who left the arena wearing a walking boot after turning his […]

The Philadelphia 76ers must now look for answers after going down in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series against the Boston Celtics on Monday. Following a 109-101 loss, Sixers head coach Brett Brown was quizzed on his interest level in a four-out formation that would allow Joel Embiid to operate on his lonesome inside. […]

The Boston Celtics secured a 109-101 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday in the opening game of their first-round playoffs match-up. Unfortunately, it came with quite a cost after Gordon Hayward sustained an ankle injury. New reports have now surfaced pertaining to the status of the 30-year-old small forward, and at the moment, it’s […]

Boston Celtics point guard Kemba Walker acknowledged just how special his teammates Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown truly are after 109-101 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday. The two young stars combined for a monstrous 61-point outing against the Sixers to give the Celtics a 1-0 lead in their best-of-seven Eastern Conference first-round affair. […]

The Boston Celtics drew first blood in their first-round playoffs match-up against the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday, winning 109-101. For Sixers star big man Joel Embiid, he believes that he needs to take a more significant role for the team moving forward in order to give Philly a fighting chance. Embiid took a bit of […]

Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward hurt his right ankle on Monday in Game 1 against the Philadelphia 76ers. Hayward will undergo an MRI on his ankle, per ESPN. Boston's Gordon Hayward will undergo an MRI on his sprained right ankle tonight, sources tell @malika_andrews and me. He left the Game 1 victory over Philadelphia limping […]

Behind 61 points from Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, the Boston Celtics defeated the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday to take a 1-0 series lead. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown are the first pair of @celtics teammates both 23 or younger with 25 points in the same playoff game pic.twitter.com/2FLvMOvtJH — ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) […]

Before the Boston Celtics’ first playoff game in the bubble, the team got a virtual pep talk from Massachusetts’ most accomplished professional head coach: New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick. The six-time Super Bowl champion addressed the Celtics over a video call on Sunday, a day before their Game 1 contest against the Philadelphia […]

Boston Celtics guard Jayson Tatum became a bona fide star in his third NBA season, and the 22-year-old thinks he’s deserving of accordingly preferential treatment from the referees. According to Joe Vardon of The Athletic, “Tatum is tired of not getting star treatment from officials and has been complaining about it on the bench and […]

The 2020 NBA Playoffs are finally upon us. At one point we weren’t sure we were going to make it, but thanks to the hard work and sacrifice of everyone in the league, here we are. There’s so much to cover in our version of predictions for the 2020 NBA Playoffs, so without further adieu, […]

The season-ending injury sustained by Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons is just one reason why many believe the Sixers are going to be one-and-done in the playoffs. However, the Sixers’ first-round opponent in the Boston Celtics continue to be wary of the dangers of this side sans their All-Star point forward. Celtics head coach Brad […]

The Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers will meet in what should be an interesting first-round series between two of the most storied franchises in NBA history. While speaking on his podcast, Celtics center Enes Kanter took the opportunity to send a warning t the Sixers ahead of their matchup, which begins with Game 1 on […]

Even with a fully healthy squad, not many would give the Philadelphia 76ers a chance to go deep in the 2020 NBA Playoffs. Now, with Ben Simmons done for the entire postseason, many believe an early exit out of the Disney World bubble is inevitable for the Sixers, especially with a first-round matchup against the […]

The Memphis Grizzlies were officially eliminated from NBA playoff contention after Saturday afternoon’s 126-122 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. Now, the defeat brought some ramifications beyond just depriving rookie Ja Morant of some ahead-of-schedule big-game experience. As ESPN’s Bobby Marks noted, the loss meant that Memphis will participate in the upcoming draft lottery and […]

The Celtics-Sixers rivalry will rise again. Seeding games in NBA bubble have been a lot of fun to watch, as players across the league gain their rhythm back and coaches solidify their depth charts heading into postseason play. With the playoffs starting next week, one of the most interesting matchups in the Eastern Conference will […]

Following the results of Wednesday’s games, the Philadelphia 76ers are now set to face off against the Boston Celtics in the first round of the playoffs. For his part, Sixers forward Tobias Harris had a very straightforward response when asked about what he thinks about this potentially fiery first-round matchup. For Tobias Harris, it’s just […]

The Philadelphia 76ers will face off with the Boston Celtics in the first round and veteran big man Al Horford shared his thoughts on facing his former team. Horford admitted that they knew that there was a chance that they’ll face the Brad Stevens-coached squad. He also acknowledged that since they have faced off with […]

The Boston Celtics have signed head coach Brad Stevens to a contract extension, the team announced in a press release. Stevens has been with the Celtics since 2013. Several members of Celtics management made statements: “Brad Stevens is an accomplished coach and an outstanding person,” said Celtics Lead Owner and Governor Wyc Grousbeck. “We are […]

Boston Celtics small forward Jaylen Brown recently poked fun at Utah Jazz and NBA All-Star shooting guard Donovan Mitchell while talking about the bubble and how it’s mentally draining to see the same people over and over. Everyone knew Brown was just taking a playful jab at Mitchell, but nevertheless, the two NBA stars “cleared […]

The NBA announced it will name the Kia NBA All-Seeding Games Team and the Kia NBA Player of the Seeding Games to honor the top performers for games played from July 30–Aug. 14 during the 2019-20 season restart at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. This can be equated as the NBA Bubble MVP and […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens was highly complimentary of center Daniel Theis as the Celtics prepare for their final seeding games. Stevens hailed Theis as the ultimate team player, saying he has assimilated well as a member of the starting lineup (via Jim Fenton of the Brockton Enterprise): “He has figured out how to get […]

Boston Celtics swingman Jaylen Brown discussed the seriousness of mental health on Sunday, but he still found a way to somehow lighten the mood by cracking jokes at the expense of Utah Jazz All-Star Donovan Mitchell. Following his double-double outing of 19 points and 12 boards in the Celtics’ 122-119 win over the Orlando Magic, Brown […]

Boston Celtics swingman Jaylen Brown understands the power of words, which is why he suggested a new term for police brutality. Speaking to reporters after Boston’s thrilling 122-119 win over the Orlando Magic on Sunday, Brown explained why people should start referring to such abuse of power as “domestic terrorism”. Via Gary Washburn of the […]

Boston Celtics small forward Jaylen Brown believes his teammate, Marcus Smart, is the best defender in the NBA. Brown’s statement comes on the heels of the NBA announcing the three finalists for the 2020 Defensive Player of the Year award. Smart was not on the list. Marcus Smart the best defender in the NBA night […]

The Boston Celtics pulled off a huge win on Friday, defeating the defending champs — the Toronto Raptors — in a 122-100 blowout. After the game, C’s head coach Brad Stevens was asked to comment about his team’s victory, and the 43-year-old credited his team’s mindset entering the game. According to Stevens, he’s delighted with […]

Even though he is now considered the go-to guy of the Boston Celtics, budding star Jayson Tatum still acknowledged how important Marcus Smart is to the success of their team. Following the Celtics’ impressive 122-100 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Friday, Tatum couldn’t help but gush over his team’s best 3-and-D guy. “Yeah, it’s […]

Kemba Walker’s first stint as a free agent is probably one of the most notable turning points in his NBA career. After playing in Charlotte for his first eight years in the league, the 6-foot-1 guard joined the Boston Celtics last summer. It’s no doubt that his new franchise is a stronger and fiercer contender […]

The Boston Celtics were in action on Wednesday, and one of the virtual fans in attendance was none other than Jayson Tatum’s own 2-year-old son, Deuce. The game took place past Deuce’s bedtime though, so the fact that he was hanging around to watch parts of the game was an impressive feat on its own […]

Boston Celtics All-Star point guard Kemba Walker is set to be given the night off on Wednesday, following the 27 minutes he played on Tuesday against the Miami Heat. The 30-year-old however, is expected to be back in action on Friday when the C’s take on the Sacramento Kings. This update comes straight from Boston […]

Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward chose “Education Reform” as his jersey statement in the NBA bubble, and for a good reason. Per Jared Weiss of The Athletic, Hayward explained why he chose the statement among the several words/phrases that were pre-approved by the league. The Celtics forward said that while education is a right, not […]

Miami Heat forward Bam Adebayo tried to interrupt Jayson Tatum’s post-game interview but the Boston Celtics swingman was not having any of it. Peep the clip below where Adebayo tried to crash Tatum’s post-game presser. Tatum didn’t even look at Adebayo’s direction, extremely focused on answering the interview questions. Besides, this was right after the […]

“Cardiac Kemba” made a surprise appearance in the Orlando “bubble” on Tuesday evening as Boston Celtics point guard Kemba Walker drained an absolutely ridiculous halfcourt shot to end the third quarter of the team’s ongoing matchup against the Miami Heat. Despite the fact that the Celtics have been trailing the Heat for the majority of […]

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart was caught yelling some NSFW words to the referees after fouling out in the third quarter against the Miami Heat. Marcus Smart had some choice words for the referees after picking up his 5th foul in the 3rd quarter.pic.twitter.com/2IXOIIhpHE — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) August 5, 2020   This past week, Smart […]

Boston Celtics big man Enes Kanter believes the NBA is going to be in trouble once Kemba Walker is back in “game shape.” Walker has been dealing with a nagging left knee injury pretty much all season. The All-Star point guard is still getting his basketball rhythm back down in Orlando, and Kanter said Walker […]

The Boston Celtics are using their day off on Monday to work on their moves and get some time in the weight room…but that doesn’t necessarily mean they are working on their basketball game. Celtics assistant coach Jerome Allen hosted an informal dance battle in the weight room featuring himself, Tacko Fall, Semi Ojeleye and […]