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Boston Celtics · 5 years agoCeltics' Kemba Walker earns first win vs. LeBron James on 29th attempt

The Boston Celtics’ dominant victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday marks Kemba Walker’s first win against LeBron James on his 29th attempt. Walker entered Monday’s duel in TD Garden 0-28. But after four quarters, Walker’s win-loss record against James now stands at 1-28. The record involves James’ Miami Heat days and second stint […]

Boston Celtics · 5 years agoVIDEO: Celtics' Jaylen Brown posterizes Lakers' LeBron James

Boston Celtics swingman Jaylen Brown knows the importance of their showdown with the Los Angeles Lakers, so he made it extra memorable with a vicious dunk on LeBron James. Midway through the third quarter and with the Celtics ahead by double digits, Brown showed no hesitation as he attacked the rim. With Danny Green defending […]

Boston Celtics · 5 years agoRobert Parish explains the impact of the Magic Johnson-Larry Bird rivalry

Legendary NBA center and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer Robert Parish shed some light on the infamous and impactful rivalry between former Los Angeles Lakers point guard Magic Johnson and former Boston Celtics small forward Larry Bird. Not only did the two NBA legends go at it on the court en route to changing […]

Los Angeles Lakers · 5 years agoThe evolution of the Lakers-Celtics rivalry (into a new decade)

The rivalry between the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics has been one of the few in professional sports to stand the test of time. Although this rivalry isn’t filled with regular fights or physical play on the floor anymore as it was during the Showtime era with Magic Johnson and Larry Bird battling it […]

Boston Celtics · 5 years agoBrad Stevens impressed by Lakers' size and agility

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens acknowledges they are in for a tough fight against the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday. With superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis leading the Lakers, Stevens noted how impressive the team has been this season. He specifically pointed out the Purple and Gold’s size and agility as the two […]

Boston Celtics · 5 years agoCeltics' Kemba Walker expects to play vs. Lakers

Boston Celtics guard Kemba Walker is bound to suit up against the Los Angeles Lakers, returning from a one-game absence to take part in Martin Luther King Jr.’s Day matchup, according to ESPN’s Tim Bontemps. This will be the first time Walker experiences the inter-division rivalry of the Celtics and the Lakers, but it will […]

Boston Celtics · 5 years agoCeltics' Jaylen Brown reveals he cut his hair to 'forget about last year'

Boston Celtics swingman Jaylen Brown had one of the cleanest high tops the NBA has ever known throughout his first three seasons in the league. In fact, Brown rocked a high top for nearly seven years. For this season, however, the former No. 3 overall pick has decided to go with a new look. Instead […]

Boston Celtics · 5 years agoCeltics' Jaylen Brown admits he was 'fed up' last season

Jaylen Brown faced a massive test of his faith last season when a Boston Celtics rollercoaster campaign threatened to turn his career from up-and-coming starter to role-playing contributor. Brown was yanked in and out of the starting lineup after Gordon Hayward returned from a year-long injury, putting his playoff achievements in the rearview mirror, as […]

Los Angeles Lakers · 5 years agoLakers' Anthony Davis to return vs. Celtics after 5-game absence

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis has missed five games due to a bruised tailbone, but he’s expected to make his return for Monday night’s game against the Boston Celtics. ESPN’s Dave McMenamin shared news of Davis’ status on Monday morning: The Lakers say Anthony Davis is available tonplay tonight and will return from a […]

Boston Celtics · 5 years agoCeltics' Jaylen Brown admits he 'was devastated' by Team USA's World Cup failure

Jaylen Brown put some extra work this summer playing for Team USA, committing six weeks of his summer to bond with fellow Boston Celtics teammates Kemba Walker, Marcus Smart, and Jayson Tatum — though he wound up devastated by finishing seventh in the 2019 FIBA World Cup, the lowest finish ever by a U.S. team in a […]

Boston Celtics · 5 years agoKemba Walker speaks on 0-28 record vs. LeBron James

Kemba Walker has gone his entire career without getting the best of LeBron James. It might be one of the most obscure tidbits about the otherwise highly decorated Boston Celtics point guard, but Walker has gone an awful 0-28 when facing James. Ahead of a Celtics matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday for […]

Boston Celtics · 5 years agoCeltics' Jaylen Brown hopeful to play vs. Lakers after missing last 2 games

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown is hopeful to suit up for Monday’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers after missing the last two games with a thumb sprain, according to ESPN’s Tim Bontemps. Brown said as much during a conversation with ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, detailing his rise as one of the Celtics’ reliable scorers. The […]

Boston Celtics · 5 years agoJaylen Brown, Kemba Walker questionable for Celtics vs. Lakers

Boston Celtics stars Jaylen Brown and Kemba Walker are both questionable for Monday night’s matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers, the team announced on Sunday. #NEBHInjuryReport vs. Los Angeles: Jaylen Brown – Right Thumb Sprain – QUESTIONABLEKemba Walker – Left Knee Soreness – QUESTIONABLERobert Williams – Left Hip Bone Edema – OUT — Boston Celtics […]

Boston Celtics · 5 years agoBrad Stevens still optimistic amid Boston's 3-game skid

The Boston Celtics dropped their third straight contest when they lost to the Phoenix Suns on Saturday night. Despite the 3-game losing skid, Celtics head coach Brad Stevens still sees the positives of the rough stretch they are going through right now. Per Chris Forsberg, the 43-year old mentor believes that they can look back […]

Boston Celtics · 5 years agoMarcus Smart downplays importance of setting Celtics' 3-point record

The Boston Celtics may have surprisingly fallen short of the mark when the Phoenix Suns beat them on Saturday, but Marcus Smart gave fans something of a consolation prize after making a record-breaking 11 triples in the game. Smart now holds the franchise’s single-game record, beating some of the best 3-point shooters to ever grace […]

Boston Celtics · 5 years agoMarcus Smart sets Celtics record for made 3-pointers in a game

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart etched himself into the franchise’s history books on Saturday, setting a new record for most three-pointers made in a single game. The 25-year-old guard knocked in 10 three-pointers in the Celtics’ 119-123 defeat at the hands of the Phoenix Suns at TD Garden on Saturday. Marcus Smart has set the […]

Boston Celtics · 5 years agoCeltics coach Brad Stevens confirms MRI on Kemba Walker’s knee reveals no structural damage

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Steven has confirmed that an MRI on Kemba Walker’s knee revealed no structural damage. However, the All-Star point guard has been ruled out of Saturday’s home game against the Phoenix Suns as he’s still dealing with some soreness on his left knee. Moreover, prior to tip-off, Stevens said he doesn’t […]

Boston Celtics · 5 years agoCeltics' Kemba Walker ruled out vs. Suns with knee soreness

The Boston Celtics will be without All-Star point guard Kemba Walker on Saturday when they host the Phoenix Suns. The Celtics say Walker has left knee soreness: Kemba is officially out tonight against Phoenix with left knee soreness per team. — Jared Weiss (@JaredWeissNBA) January 18, 2020 The Celtics are 27-13 on the season. They […]

Boston Celtics · 5 years agoBrad Stevens says it was a 'sad day' when Celtics traded Aron Baynes

There will be a reunion on Saturday when the Boston Celtics host the Phoenix Suns, as Suns center Aron Baynes will face off against his old Celtics teammates in Boston. Celtics head coach Brad Stevens apparently still hasn’t gotten over the Baynes trade and it’s easy to see why considering Baynes is a great player, person and […]

Boston Celtics · 5 years agoCeltics' Gordon Hayward expects foot injury to be ongoing issue

Boston Celtics swingman Gordon Hayward missed some time in December due to a foot injury. The 29-year-old has suited up for each of Boston’s last 13 games. However, he said the foot issue is something he is going to have to deal with for the remainder of the season: Hayward said his foot is still […]

Boston Celtics · 5 years agoCeltics' Kemba Walker dealing with knee soreness, questionable vs. Suns

The Boston Celtics are already without Jaylen Brown ahead of Saturday’s game against the Phoenix Suns. Now, they might lose their starting point guard. Kemba Walker is questionable to play due to knee soreness, according to Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports Boston: Injury report addition: Kemba Walker, sore left knee, is now questionable. — Chris […]

Boston Celtics · 5 years agoCeltics' Jaylen Brown won't play vs. Suns due to thumb injury

Boston Celtics swingman Jaylen Brown will not play in Saturday’s game against the Phoenix Suns due a sprained thumb which is still giving him some issues: #NEBHInjuryReport Jaylen Brown’s sprained thumb is feeling better but he will not play tonight against Phoenix. — Boston Celtics (@celtics) January 18, 2020 Brown suffered the sprain when he […]

Boston Celtics · 5 years agoWhy the Celtics should/shouldn't make a move at the NBA trade deadline

The Boston Celtics have perfectly personified the phrase “new year, new me” except in this case, it’s not in a good way. After a strong 30 games or so to start the season, the Boston Celtics find themselves in a bit of a rut. In the nine games the Celtics have played in 2020, the […]

Boston Celtics · 5 years agoCeltics' Jaylen Brown questionable to face Suns on Saturday

The Boston Celtics are listing small forward Jaylen Brown as questionable to face the Phoenix Suns on Saturday. Brown suffered a right thumb sprain on Wednesday versus the Detroit Pistons and didn’t play on Thursday against the Milwaukee Bucks. The Celtics are currently on a two-game losing streak: Celtics list Jaylen Brown (thumb) as questionable […]

Boston Celtics · 5 years agoCeltics coach Brad Stevens praises Kemba Walker for backing up promise to bounce back

The Boston Celtics suffered a 128-123 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night. While Kemba Walker did everything he could to try to help the team erase a 19-point deficit heading into the fourth quarter, his efforts fell just a bit short. Still, Brad Stevens is more than happy with the efforts his point […]

Boston Celtics · 5 years agoVIDEO: Celtics' Jayson Tatum completely fools Brook Lopez using 'The Smitty'

The Boston Celtics and Milwaukee Bucks played an entertaining game on national television on Thursday night with the East-leading Bucks just edging the Celtics by a final score of 128 to 123. Despite taking the “L,” the Celtics’ Jayson Tatum completely bamboozled Brook Lopez of the Bucks with a striking usage of the famous “Smitty” […]

Boston Celtics · 5 years agoCeltics' Jaylen Brown out vs. Bucks with right thumb sprain

The Boston Celtics will be without small forward Jaylen Brown on Thursday when they take on the Milwaukee Bucks. The Celtics say Brown is out due to a right thumb sprain he suffered on Wednesday against the Detroit Pistons: Celtics say Jaylen Brown is out. — Chris Forsberg (@ChrisForsberg_) January 16, 2020 The Celtics are […]

Detroit Pistons · 5 years agoBrad Stevens heaps praise on Dwane Casey, Derrick Rose after Pistons' win vs. Celtics

After the Detroit Pistons pulled off the upset over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday, head coach Brad Stevens heaped praise on Dwane Casey and Derrick Rose. The Pistons came out with the 116-103 win over the Celtics, with Rose leading the way and finishing with 22 points, six assists and two rebounds on 11-of-13 shooting […]

Boston Celtics · 5 years agoCeltics' Jaylen Brown sprains right thumb vs. Pistons, doesn't expect it's serious

The Boston Celtics lost a shocker against the Detroit Pistons. To add another blow to the defeat, Jaylen Brown sustained a finger injury that makes his status unknown for the second half of their back-to-back game. Jaylen Brown sprained his right thumb tonight. He’s unsure of his status for tomorrow night. — Brian Robb (@BrianTRobb) […]

Boston Celtics · 5 years agoCeltics' Robert Williams (hip) out at least until All-Star break

The second professional season of Boston Celtics center Robert Williams continues to be hampered by injuries. On Wednesday prior to the team’s game against the Detroit Pistons, Brad Stevens mentioned that the big man will likely remain out through the All-Star break due to a hip ailment. Brad Stevens said Robert Williams (hip) likely to […]

Boston Celtics · 5 years agoBrad Stevens reacts to Celtics' hectic schedule with Larry Bird quote

The Boston Celtics have a rather interesting slate of games in the next two weeks. They kick off the first game of a back-to-back on Wednesday night at home against the Detroit Pistons before heading to Fiserv Forum to take on the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday. After that, the Celtics come right back to Beantown […]

Boston Celtics · 5 years agoJayson Tatum out vs. Pistons with knee soreness, but he should be good to go vs. Bucks

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum has already been ruled out of Wednesday night’s game against the Detroit Pistons due to a sore right knee. However, the former No. 3 overall pick will travel with his teammates to Milwaukee for Thursday night’s matchup against the Bucks with intentions of playing, according to a report from Keith […]

Boston Celtics · 5 years agoCeltics could be an ideal landing spot for Tristan Thompson

Tristan Thompson has spent his entire career with the Cavs, but what would the Canadian-born big man look like in a Celtics uniform? Thompson has heard his name tossed about in trade scenarios in the past, and this campaign is no different. At this point, it’s not clear if the Celtics would be interested in […]

Boston Celtics · 5 years agoCeltics fans should not expect any major moves before the trade deadline

The Boston Celtics find themselves in terrific position at the moment, as they are 27-11 and sit in second place in the Eastern Conference standings. But in spite of the Celtics’ strong play over the first few months, it seems fairly obvious that they are a piece or two away from being legitimate championship contenders. […]

Boston Celtics · 5 years agoNBA legend Gary Payton sees himself in Marcus Smart

Marcus Smart had another fine performance for the Boston Celtics on Monday, as he helped his team to a 113-101 victory against the Chicago Bulls at TD Garden. The 25-year-old logged 12 points (on 4-of-8 shooting), two 3-pointers, five rebounds, eight assists, and three steals in 33 minutes off the bench. Following the win, Smart […]

Boston Celtics · 5 years agoJayen Brown aiming to improve free-throw shooting to over 80% before season ends

Jaylen Brown’s breakout season is real. The Boston Celtics guard is averaging career-best numbers and percentages across the board. Nevertheless, the fourth-year wing is still aiming to get better. Per Jay King of The Athletic, Brown said that one of his ongoing individual goals this season is to shoot over 80 percent from the charity […]

Boston Celtics · 5 years agoCeltics' Grant Williams vows to dye his hair pink if Kemba Walker, Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum make All-Star Game

Grant Williams is campaigning hard for Boston Celtics teammates Kemba Walker, Jayson Tatum, and Jaylen Brown to make this year’s All-Star Game. If all three of them make the 12-man cut, the Celtics rookie has promised to dye his hair pink for a month. Watch him give his hilarious campaign speech below, per John Karalis […]

Boston Celtics · 5 years agoJayson Tatum calls Marcus Smart the ‘best defender in the league’

The Boston Celtics are one of the top teams in the NBA due to their outstanding team basketball and defensive effort. Marcus Smart has become one of the team’s defensive anchors, and Jayson Tatum just loves to play alongside him. In fact, Tatum gave his teammate one of the highest praises one can give to […]

Boston Celtics · 5 years agoCeltics' Brad Stevens to consider 'fear factor' when voting for All-Star reserves

With the NBA All-Star game on the horizon, coaches around the league are preparing to put forth their choices for All-Star reserves. For Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens, he will apparently make his decisions based on “fear factor:” Brad Stevens said when he votes for All-Star teams, his tiebreaker is his fear factor when […]

Boston Celtics · 5 years agoCeltics' Brad Stevens says it's better to play 'like an All-Star than being named one'

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens knows a thing or two about All-Star players. During his time with the Celtics, Stevens has coached All-Star players such as Isaiah Thomas and Al Horford. He actually currently coaches one in Kemba Walker. With Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum both looking for their first All-Star appearances this season, […]

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