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The Boston Celtics are now 2-0 down against the mighty Brooklyn Nets in their first-round series matchup following Tuesday’s disheartening blowout loss in the Barclays Center. Celtics star Jayson Tatum just did not look right, and apparently, a concerning injury from Game 1 could have played a key role in his poor performance on Tuesday […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant and Boston Celtics swingman Evan Fournier figured in a heated exchange late in the third quarter of Game 2 of their playoffs series. The commotion all started when Fournier got extra physical with Durant and appeared to slightly push him as he stumbled to the sideline. Of course, KD didn’t […]

Brooklyn Nets power forward Blake Griffin woke up on a Tuesday morning feeling dangerous. As such, he’s carrying the same mean streak he had for breakfast—tearing up the cereal box and whatnot—to Game 2 against the Boston Celtics. Missing the Lob City version of Griffin? Say no more. The Nets big man exploded to the rim […]

Boston Celtics guard Kemba Walker made Blake Griffin instantly regret switching to guard him in Game 2 of the playoffs series with the Brooklyn Nets. Right in the first play of the Celtics, Walker made Griffin drop with a simple crossover. While the Nets forward  tried to get his balance back while guarding Walker, it […]

There’s no doubt that Boston Celtics stud Jayson Tatum is currently one of the brightest young superstars in the NBA today. He’s done enough to earn this title in the four years he’s been in the league. For his part, however, Tatum still looks up to his peers as he draws inspiration from some of […]

The Brooklyn Nets will host the Boston Celtics at the Barclays Center for Game 2 of this Eastern Conference playoff matchup. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Celtics-Nets Game 2 prediction and pick. Brooklyn was in full control in Game 1 as they secured the 104-93 victory. The Nets were […]

When the Brooklyn Nets won the free agency lottery during the 2019 offseason, things began looking up for them. This team had not always been considered as a serious threat in the league, but by acquiring the services of both Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving that fateful summer, they instantly propelled themselves as serious contenders […]

Things went according to plan for the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday as they took the opening game of their series against the Boston Celtics, 104-93. Nets head coach Steve Nash was happy with his team’s performance in Game 1, but the first-year shot-caller remains wary of a never-say-die Celtics side. Following Sunday’s victory, Nash opened […]

Right now, the Brooklyn Nets’ Big 3 of Kevin Durant, James Harden, and Kyrie Irving is the most feared trio in all of the NBA. As it turns out, however, KD could have actually formed a Big 3 with the Nets many years ago. Apparently, when the Nets traded for Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett […]

The Boston Celtics might be struggling for momentum as they head into Game 2 against the Brooklyn Nets, but they aren’t scared of Brooklyn’s “Big Three.” Celtics big man Tristan Thompson defiantly stated Boston is not intimidated by the star power on the Nets roster: “I mean, listen, if you have a team with Kevin Durant, James […]

The Boston Celtics looked solid in the first half of Game 1 against the Brooklyn Nets, but they lost total control in the second half and got blown out. Kevin Durant, James Harden, and Kyrie Irving provided the energy the Nets needed to secure the win, combining for 82 points in a 104-93 win. While […]

James Harden and the Brooklyn Nets got off to a sluggish start against the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series. The Nets fell behind by as many as 12 points early in the second quarter and shot just 1-of-13 from 3-point range in the first half. Brooklyn ultimately found a groove […]

The Boston Celtics came out swinging against the Brooklyn Nets. Jayson Tatum and Co. led a first-half charge that saw them take control from the start of the game. The Nets fell behind by double digits in the second quarter. But instead of being discouraged, Kevin Durant revealed that the adversity was exactly the wakeup […]

Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets showed what the “Big” is capable of in their 104-93 win over the Boston Celtics on Saturday. More than their offense, however, they were able to stop Jayson Tatum to prevent the Cs from gaining momentum. In his post-game presser, Durant gave his thoughts about the game and his […]

After two years, Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant has finally returned to the postseason, and sure enough, he couldn’t be happier. On Saturday in the opener of their Round 1 playoffs series against the Boston Celtics, Durant led the Nets to a 104-93 victory, putting up a double-double of 32 points and 12 rebounds. He […]

It didn’t take long for Kevin Durant to surpass Tony Parker in the all-time playoff scoring list. Now, the Brooklyn Nets star has his eyes set on “The Logo” himself, Jerry West. Needing only three points to topple Parker (4045) from the playoff scoring leaderboard, Durant quickly broke the record in the first quarter of […]

Things got quite testy in Game 1 between the Brooklyn Nets and Boston Celtics. Jayson Tatum clearly took exception to Kevin Durant getting away with some excessive contact. Instead, the Celtics star was the one who got called for a foul on KD’s drive. Check out the play below for yourself: Tatum got called for […]

Kevin Durant gave Brooklyn Nets fans quite a scare after his awkward fall in the second quarter of their Game 1 playoffs matchup against the Boston Celtics. Off a lob pass from Blake Griffin, Durant took off as he looked to bank the layup. However, with Marcus Smart in front of him waiting to draw […]

Kyrie Irving has some of the best handles in the NBA today. This is a fact that is no longer up for debate. On Saturday night, the Nets superstar reminded the entire basketball world about this as he literally put Boston Celtics defender Evan Fournier on his knees following a series of dizzying crossover dribbles. […]

Eight games. That’s how many times the Brooklyn Nets Big 3 of Kevin Durant, James Harden, and Kyrie Irving has played together this season. Brooklyn head coach Steve Nash has acknowledged the team’s lack of chemistry at this point and has come to the admission that right now, his team is going to be in […]

The Boston Celtics head over to New York to face off against the Brooklyn Nets in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. It’s time we continue our NBA odds series and make a Celtics-Nets prediction and pick. The Celtics had a roller coaster of a season but made the playoffs after securing a 36-36 […]

The Brooklyn Nets are seen by a handful of observers as one of the favorites to win the NBA title this season. They might need to find some motivation from a certain Los Angeles Lakers title team. For as talented as the Nets’ squad is, there are just as many questions surrounding the viability of […]

Marcus Smart knows the Boston Celtics are the underdogs against the Brooklyn Nets in the playoffs, but for him, that’s what makes them dangerous. After all, underdogs who have nothing to lose and everything to gain bite the hardest. “We know the odds are against us, we know what we’re up against. This isn’t our […]

The Brooklyn Nets may be heading into their first-round matchup with the Boston Celtics as the clear favorites, but Kevin Durant knows that Jayson Tatum is capable of doing some serious damage in the series. Ahead of Game 1 on Saturday, Durant spoke on Tatum’s growth this year with the Celtics where he’s put up […]

The Brooklyn Nets are set to debut their talented Big 3 for their first playoff series together as the Boston Celtics await the. Fortunately for Brooklyn, they were given good news ahead of the series. According to Malika Andrews of ESPN, both James Harden and Joe Harris will be ready to go. James Harden won’t […]

Fans were expecting a potential encounter between Russell Westbrook and the Washington Wizards and Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets in the first round of the playoffs. But Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics sawed that dream matchup in half after beating the Wizards, 118-100, on Tuesday in the Play-In Tournament to secure the seventh […]

It’s go time for the Brooklyn Nets’ journey to an NBA championship. The team has been championship favorites throughout the season, and now it’s time to put the Nets’ status to the test in the NBA Playoffs against the Boston Celtics. As coach Steve Nash is having his first taste of the postseason on the […]

It’s no secret that Kendrick Perkins loves his Boston Celtics. This is exactly why he put C’s head coach Brad Stevens on blast following the latter’s comments on Boston’s first-round opponents in the Brooklyn Nets. For starters, here’s what coach Brad had to say about the mighty Nets: “We’ll do our best to get ready […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar James Harden is 100 percent healthy and ready for the playoffs. After missing the Nets’ final regular season game against the Cleveland Cavaliers due to injury management, Harden played down concerns on his health heading to the postseason. In fact, he erased all fears that he is not at his best yet […]

Brooklyn Nets star James Harden went viral recently, not for a highlight play that shows his scoring prowess but for a smoothie… Yes, you read that right. In the final game of the regular season against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday, Harden was ruled out for what the team called “Right Hamstring-Injury Management.” Basically, the […]

The Brooklyn Nets enter the playoffs as the favorites to go all the way and win the championship this year. For his part, however, Kevin Durant is taking on a meticulously cautious approach heading into the postseason as he revealed just what it will take for other teams to beat Brooklyn in a seven-game series. […]

The Brooklyn Nets have their first-round opponent in the Boston Celtics. Jayson Tatum went beast mode and dropped a 50-piece in the play-in game against the Charlotte Hornets to earn a date with the Nets. As Brooklyn gears up for the series, the talented Big Three is set to embark on their trip for an […]

Kevin Love has been to battle with Kyrie Irving many times in the past during their time together with the Cavs. Love knows his buddy well, and at this point, he is confident that Kyrie will be able to get the job done for the Brooklyn Nets despite the bigger-than-basketball controversy he’s currently in the […]

On Tuesday night the Boston Celtics were able to secure the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference after defeating the Washington Wizards 118-100. Jayson Tatum put on a spectacular performance to lead his team to victory. Now, the Celtics move on to play the Brooklyn Nets in a seven-game series. Brooklyn is the heavy favorite […]

Jayson Tatum put on his superstar shoes and dropped a 50-piece to propel the Boston Celtics over the Washington Wizards in the play-in tournament on Tuesday to advance to the playoffs. And what’s their prize? The almighty Brooklyn Nets. The Celtics are entering this contest as overwhelming underdogs against Big 3 Nets led by Kevin […]

A date has been cemented in for the Boston Celtics with the Brooklyn Nets after Jayson Tatum dropped a 50 piece on the Washington Wizards in the play-in tournament. The Nets earned the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference while the Celtics clinched the No. 7 spot after defeating Washington on Tuesday. As the […]

The Brooklyn Nets are possibly the biggest villains in the NBA right now. The fact that they formed a superteam featuring the Big 3 of Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, and James Harden definitely put them in the running for the most disliked group in the league. For his part, however, Irving could not care less […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kyrie Irving isn’t exactly the most well-loved personality in the NBA right now. This might be of his own doing too, considering how his bigger-than-basketball attitude has been heavily criticized by more than a few folks. It looks like Kyrie has come to a point that he’s become disenchanted with playing the […]

The Brooklyn Nets are awaiting to see who they will play in round one of the NBA Playoffs. While they wait, apparently New York Mayor Bill De Blasio isn’t hesitating on his support of the team. This is one of those images that is so hard to believe it isn’t photoshopped, that it must be […]