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The Boston Celtics on Sunday night pulled off an impressive comeback win in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers by completely erasing a 21-point deficit. What has become one of the focal points following the contest was the lackluster performance from LeBron James as he struggled to find any consistency […]

Avery Bradley has once again nailed a game-winning three pointer against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Th Q. With 10.7 seconds to go in the fourth quarter of Game 3 of their Eastern Conference Finals series, the Boston Celtics inbounded the ball to Marcus Smart who ran the clock before passing to the 26-year-old Texas product, who […]

Whenever people discuss the skill set of Avery Bradley, it’s almost a certainty that his elite defensive acumen will be brought up. He has made a name for himself as a lockdown defender, who’s not afraid to go up against the best guards in the league today. However, after drilling his game-winning three-pointer in Game 3 of […]

With Isaiah Thomas slated to miss the remainder of the postseason due to a hip injury, the Boston Celtics have made a decision on who will start in his place. Head coach Brad Stevens announced that he will insert Marcus Smart in the starting unit, per A. Sherrod Blakely of CSNNE, and is hopeful he can provide […]

For the second straight season, the Los Angeles Clippers lost in the first-round of the NBA playoffs. The Boston Celtics however, the team that Clippers coach Doc Rivers used to be in charge of, are playing in the Eastern Conference Finals against the Cleveland Cavaliers. No doubt that the tides have turned since Rivers’ exit […]

What to do when one of the teams of your only broadcasted NBA game is getting blown out of their own arena at the half? Do an extra load of laundry, walk the puppy, finish the flashcards for your final exam study session… but if you’re Kenny Smith and Charles Barkley of Inside The NBA on […]

After last night’s 44-point drubbing at the hands of the Cleveland Cavaliers, it appeared that the Boston Celtics‘ strong 2016-17 campaign wouldn’t last much longer. Trailing the Eastern Conference Finals down 2 games to 0 heading back to Cleveland, a comeback that would require Boston to win four out of five games felt impossible. Now, […]

Paul Pierce, now in his way to retirement, had no hesitation roasting Washington Wizards point man Brandon Jennings, after he announced he’d be playing at West 4th court in New York, a legendary playground also known as The Cage. https://twitter.com/brandonjennings/status/865303087300448257 The Wizards were eliminated in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals after an unexpected game […]

The Washington Wizards saw their season come to a disappointing close earlier this week after falling short in Game 7 against the Boston Celtics. The Wizards had their shortcomings in many regards, one of which that stood out above the rest was the 48-5 edge that the Celtics had in bench points. According to Jeff […]

The Boston Celtics have been shell-shocked to begin the 2017 Eastern Conference Finals, losing Game 1 to the Cleveland Cavaliers by 13 which was followed by arguably the worst playoff loss in franchise history in Game 2. Cleveland led by 14 after one quarter, led by 41 at the half, and led by 50 early […]

University of Washington freshman standout Markelle Fultz is just as hyped up as the rest of the NBA world for the draft to take place come June. Boasting a draft class that could see as many as 15 freshmen drafted in the first round, including up to eight in the top 10 — Fultz is […]

In a somewhat rare draft class that sports around 15 freshmen that can potentially be selected in the first round, a prospect with his own shoe and apparel brand, Boston Celtics president Danny Ainge was the one who actually came out looking like a big baller after the franchise gained the rights to its first No. […]

The projected No. 1 overall selection of the upcoming 2017 NBA Draft, Markelle Fultz, has reached out to fellow Washington standout and Boston Celtics point guard Isaiah Thomas, inquiring about the team’s culture. The freshman scoring talent is seen by most as the first one off the board in this year’s draft, regardless if it […]

Following a clear dismantling in a Game 1 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals, it has made quite evident that the Boston Celtics are still a notch below the defending NBA champions. This has shifted some of the attention over toward what Boston can do to find ways to improve the […]

The Boston Celtics earlier this week had the huge fortune of landing the No.1 overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, which has put them in the position to take one of the top players in this year’s draft class. However, recently retired NBA player and former longtime Celtic, Paul Pierce, stated on Wednesday during […]

After an unprecedented nine days of rest, the NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers made their way to Boston Wednesday for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Celtics, resulting in a 117-104 runaway victory for the road-bound Cavs. The champs jumped out to an early lead in last night’s game and never looked […]

The Boston Celtics started off the Eastern Conference Finals with their unlucky foot, tying a franchise-worst 22-point halftime deficit at home during the postseason. Said deficit ultimately resulted in a 117-104 Game 1 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday night, once again nullifying their home court advantage for the third straight series. LeBron James carried […]

After losing in seven games to the Boston Celtics in the second-round of the NBA playoffs, the Washington Wizards definitely seem like a team on the rise in the Eastern Conference. The Wizards though, could likely have some new pieces next season, especially at the center position as Marcin Gortat hinted on Tuesday that he could […]

After watching the NBA Draft Lottery through a home gathering at their native Chino Hills, the Ball family celebrated as the Phoenix Suns drew the No. 4 overall pick despite having the second-best chances at getting the No. 1 overall selection. The father, LaVar Ball was particularly ecstatic after the Los Angeles Lakers garnered the […]

The Washington Wizards saw their postseason run end on Monday night in a disappointing 115-105 Game 7 loss against the Boston Celtics, which marked their third defeat in the Eastern Conference Semifinals in the last four years. This has subsequently prompted questions about what the Wizards need to add during the offseason in order to […]

The Boston Celtics were one of the two trade deadline heavy hitters who pursued Indiana Pacers swingman Paul George and they did so with an ace in their pocket in the form of a potential No. 1 overall pick, which they had acquired through the Brooklyn Nets. The Nets had the worst record in the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers had the ping pong balls bounce in their favor on Tuesday night retaining their top-three protected first-round pick after landing the second overall selection in the 2017 NBA Draft. It has put the Lakers in a unique position for the third straight year holding the second overall pick. According to ESPN, general […]

With the order of the picks for the 2017 NBA Draft now known following Tuesday night’s draft lottery, the focus can now shift to the possible selections for the teams placed at the top. One of the names that will certainly gain much more traction over the next month leading up to the draft will […]

Paul Pierce‘s trail of achievements in a Boston Celtics jersey have etched a mark in the franchise, but nothing says legendary like leaving not only a legacy, but a seed to grow for the future of the organization. Despite having played his last season in an L.A. Clippers‘ uniform, The Truth had the most adequate […]

The Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night let out a huge sigh of relief after it was revealed that they would keep their top-three protected first-round pick by landing the second overall selection in the 2017 NBA Draft. At the same time, this also provided LaVar Ball with even more confidence that his son, Lonzo Ball, […]

The Boston Celtics on Tuesday night came out the big winners in the draft lottery grabbing the first overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft. However, the Celtics were not the only cheerful organization from the results, as the Los Angeles Lakers were able to keep their top three protected first round pick by landing right behind their […]

Winners of the 2017 NBA Draft Lottery, the Boston Celtics now own the No. 1 pick in next month’s draft. The Celtics have a variety of options with the No. 1 pick; they can trade it or use it to add a potential top caliber young talent to their roster. If the Celtics end up keeping their […]

The atmosphere between the Boston Celtics and the Washington Wizards was just as rowdy in the stands as it was on the court, as the floor ended up in a puddle of blood after fans of each team brawled it out during the game. Two fans went at it with fisticuffs, while another attempted to […]

The first event that leads to the 2017-2018 season is now in the books as this year’s NBA Draft Lottery ends. 14 team representatives now go back to their respective camps to begin preparations for the coming season. It was a tension-filled evening especially for those who entered the night with high hopes of securing the […]

Several agents of NBA hopefuls are discouraging their clients from any involvement with two particular franchises in the league, the Boston Celtics and the Sacramento Kings, each for their own individual reasons. Sacramento has developed a reputation of being the most dysfunctional team in the league, from their front office and coaching hirings, to their […]

University of Washington standout freshman Markelle Fultz is, by most experts, locked as the No. 1 overall pick of the 2017 NBA Draft. The talented scorer met with six of the top eight teams in the lottery during the NBA Draft Combine this past week, according to SiriusXM NBA Radio. The soon-to-be 19-year-old has high […]

Not wanting his season to end on Monday, Celtics All-Star point guard Isaiah Thomas led Boston past the Wizards in Game 7 of their second round series. The Celtics now face the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals. In order to get past the Wizards, Thomas spent Sunday night studying game tape. But Thomas didn’t […]

Thanks to a total team effort, the Boston Celtics were able to defeat the Washington Wizards 115-105 in Game 7 of their second-round series on Monday. The Celtics now take on the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals. The Celtics were able to get past the Wizards, in large part because the lack of […]

The Boston Celtics were able to grab a series-clinching 115-105 win in Game 7 on Monday night against the Washington Wizards on their home floor in the TD Garden. The top-seeded Celtics now move on to the Eastern Conference Finals to face a daunting task in the defending NBA champion Cleveland Cavaliers led by a highly motivated […]

The Boston Celtics pushed through on Monday night in a series-clinching win in Game 7 against the Washington Wizards to move onto the Eastern Conference Finals to face the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers. Boston was able to reach the next round of the playoffs in large part due to a strong outing off the bench […]

An unlikely hero, Kelly Olynyk, helped in leading the Boston Celtics past the Washington Wizards in Game 7 of their second-round series. Olynyk came off the bench to score a playoff career-high 26 points, which helped Boston beat Washington 115-105. The stretch big man made a huge impact in the fourth quarter, where he shot 5-of-6 from the field […]

As expected, Game 7 between the Boston Celtics and Washington Wizards was met with heavy anticipation and the hype machine was in full throttle Monday night. It’s a fitting closer to the rivalry that these two teams have developed over the course of the season and it definitely got everyone excited. However, NBA on TNT’s […]

Despite a few lapses in his game and having struggled the last two against the Washington Wizards, Boston Celtics point guard Isaiah Thomas isn’t feeling the least bit of jitters prior to a crucial Game 7 tonight. “Man, I don’t believe in pressure,” Thomas told ESPN’s Chris Forsberg. “I work too hard to be scared […]

After an exhilarating Game 6 win on their home court, the Washington Wizards are on the cusp of having the Eastern Conference Finals within grasp with a Game 7 win against the Boston Celtics tonight. However, their head coach Scott Brooks seems to be in a completely different mindset than the Celtics have recently shown after […]