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The Brooklyn Nets and Boston Celtics will match up in Boston for the first time in Game 3. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Nets-Celtics prediction and pick. The Nets have dominated the series so far, winning both games by a double-digit margin to defend home-court in Brooklyn. Boston will count […]

Hall of Famer Bob Cousy is one of the most respected names in Boston Celtics franchise history. This is exactly why people often tend to listen whenever the six-time NBA champ has something to say. The 92-year-old recently sounded off on the Celtics’ decision to let Kyrie Irving walk away as a free agent back […]

The Boston Celtics have fallen behind 2-0 in their series against the Brooklyn Nets. With star guard Jaylen Brown suffering a season-ending injury back in May, the series has become even harder for Boston to win. The Nets have a loaded roster and several players on the Celtics will have to step up to give […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving made headlines when he recently pleaded to Boston Celtics fans to not display any “subtle racism,” among other things, when he returns to TD Garden for Game 3 on Friday night. Celtics president Danny Ainge responded to Irving’s remarks and effectively called BS, saying he has never heard anything like […]

The Brooklyn Nets are up 2-0 in their first-round series against the Boston Celtics as they aim for a run at an NBA title. With injuries galore in the regular season, they finally got their trio of Kyrie Irving, James Harden, and Kevin Durant healthy just in time for the playoffs. However, with a 2-0 […]

Kevin Durant and Trae Young had some thoughts after a couple NBA fans were banned for inappropriate interactions with athletes. The Philadelphia 76ers revoked one fan’s season tickets and banned them from the Wells Fargo Center for life after said fan threw popcorn on Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook. Meanwhile, the New York Knicks also […]

Boston Celtics GM Danny Ainge has been in Beantown for 26 years as a player and now a front office executive. He’s never witnessed racism from fans and he is clearly calling out Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving for his latest comments. Irving spoke out after Brooklyn’s Game 2 win over the Celtics and voiced […]

The Brooklyn Nets franchise is one of the oldest NBA squads in history, tracing its roots as far back as 1967 in the ABA. Before relocating to the Barclays Center in Brooklyn in the 2012-13 season, the team was once called the New Jersey Americans in the ‘60s, before adopting the Nets monicker in 1977. […]

The New York Knicks have just won their first NBA playoff game in eight years. But if you didn’t know it, you’d think they just won a championship. Check out the epic scene outside of Madison Square Garden: Knicks fans are going crazy outside MSG after their Game 2 win over the Hawks 🤣pic.twitter.com/8Go8bxCFQv — […]

There’s no denying that Jayson Tatum is banged up right now. The Boston Celtics star reportedly came into Game 2 nursing a hamstring injury, during which he took another knock. With the C’s now down 2-0 against the mighty Brooklyn Nets, Boston will need their superstar to be at his very best the rest of […]

Brooklyn Nets big man DeAndre Jordan is one of the fittest players in the Association. He also has a huge passion off the court that’s a testament to his physique: cooking. Jordan has partnered with PlayersTV to release an eight-part series showcasing his culinary skills, with various chefs set to feature on the show. The […]

The Brooklyn Nets went to work again on Tuesday night, destroying the Boston Celtics 130-108. It was another very convincing win, with Kevin Durant dropping a team-high 26 points. But one of the bright spots in Game 2 was actually a role player outside of the Big 3 in Joe Harris. Durant spoke on his […]

NBA analysts and fans have continually raised the ceiling for the Brooklyn Nets. When Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving joined forces two years ago, they immediately tagged them as legitimate title contenders though it took one full season to see them in action together. This season, after the James Harden trade and the Blake Griffin […]

The Boston Celtics stood no chance against a full-force Brooklyn Nets in Game 2 of their first-round series matchup. The Nets came out the gates firing, and they never looked back. The demolition job ended with a final score of 130-108, which prompted a massive warning from Brooklyn star James Harden after the game. Harden […]

Kyrie Irving isn’t exactly the most beloved figure in Bean Town. The Brooklyn Nets star spent two rather underwhelming seasons as the headliner for the Boston Celtics. With his new squad now holding a commanding 2-0 lead over his former team, the Nets star was asked about his return trip to his forming stomping grounds. […]

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 […]