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The Boston Celtics ran through a gauntlet of an Eastern Conference playoffs draw, defeating the Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving-led Brooklyn Nets in the first round, dispatching the defending champion Milwaukee Bucks and then squeaking out a win over the formidable Miami Heat in seven games to advance to the NBA Finals. Led by Jayson […]

Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson has been horrendous in the first two games of the 2022 NBA Finals, but Jaylen Brown doesn’t think it is because of the Boston Celtics’ defense. Thompson has scored just 26 points combined in Games 1 and 2 of the series against the Celtics. He’s shooting 30.3 percent from […]

The Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors are tied 1-1 in the 2022 NBA Finals. Golden State took Game 2 to close out their homestand after the Celtics snuck away with a road win in Game 1. Now, heading to Boston, the Celtics look to pick up a win at home to take the 2-1 […]

The 2022 NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors are all tied up. Each team has one win coming out of San Francisco and heading into Game 3 in Boston Wednesday night. Ahead of the tie-breaker, Jayson Tatum discussed what the Celtics need to focus on to go up 2-1 in the […]

If there is one thing that’s for certain in these NBA Finals, it’s Draymond Green talking trash. The Boston Celtics have already dealt with it through the first two games of this series and Jaylen Brown even got into a heated encounter with the Golden State Warriors veteran because of it. However, CJ McCollum, who […]

Tracy McGrady sees big things in the future of Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum, so much so that he couldn’t help but compare him to Kevin Durant. The former NBA superstar shared his belief that Tatum is more than capable of reaching the same status as Durant, noting that the Celtics youngster has all the […]

After an impressive comeback win in Game 1 in the NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors, the Boston Celtics looked extremely flat on Sunday as they eventually fell 107-88. In most areas, this was a forgettable performance for the C’s, who now head back home looking to respond like they’ve done throughout these entire […]

After a torrid start to their Finals series against the Golden State Warriors, the Boston Celtics fell flat in Game 2. The Cs simply couldn’t keep up with the Dubs’ physical defense, as they head into Boston with a 1-1 record. It was a poor showing for many of the team’s key players. After the […]

Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics had themselves an NBA Finals performance to forget in Game 2 against the Golden State Warriors. While JT had a much better showing on the box score from a scoring standpoint, piling on 28 points and six threes after just 12 points in Game 1, he also posted a […]

Jayson Tatum had himself a first half to remember in Game 2 of the NBA Finals, and he made sure it stays immortalized in Boston Celtics history. Tatum was scorching hot in the first half, pouring in 21 points and five threes, a far cry from the 12 points he had in the first contest. […]

After winning Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors, head coach Ime Udoka warned Jayson Tatum and the rest of the Boston Celtics to not be satisfied with just that. Besides, if there is a time to be greedy for wins, it is the perfect moment. Udoka made sure to remind […]

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum knows how to bounce back after a bad game, and that is not good news for the Golden State Warriors. Tatum scored just 12 points in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, shooting 3-of-17 from the field including 1-of-5 from the 3-point line. He did have 13 assists, but the […]

Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum has paid all sorts of tributes to Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant throughout the 2022 playoffs. Now, he’s back at it again. In Game 7 of the East Finals against the Miami Heat, he wore a purple armband with the no. 24 on it. This time, ahead of Game […]

Jayson Tatum was uncharacteristically inefficient for the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. The All-Star forward went just 3-of-17 from the floor on Friday en route to 12 points. Despite his poor shooting night, though, the Celtics were still able to escape with a 120-108 win. On Saturday, Tatum spoke out about […]

Ime Udoka has had quite a run in his first season as head coach of the Boston Celtics. From Jayson Tatum’s standpoint, Udoka’s coaching run in Boston has already bested his own playing career. Speaking on Saturday ahead of Game 2 of the 2022 NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors, Tatum took some time […]

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum gave the ultimate praise to Al Horford on Saturday, calling him the “best teammate” he has ever had. It’s not like Jaylen Brown will have a problem with that comment as well, even though he and Tatum practically grew and developed together as the dynamic duo of the Celtics. What […]

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum did not have his best scoring outing in Game 1 of the NBA Finals series against the Golden State Warriors, but it did not stop him from exerting a keen impact in the contest. Tatum tallied a playoff career-high 13 assists in the 120-108 victory over the Warriors, which set […]

The convincing 120-108 victory by the Boston Celtics was a statement in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. The Warriors dominated for most of the game and even held a 15-point lead in the game. The Celtics remained in striking distance throughout the game and pounced when the opportunity arose. Outscoring the Warriors 40-16 in […]

There are no ifs or buts about it. The Golden State Warriors choked away Game 1 on their own home floor. They built up a 15-point lead over the Boston Celtics towards the end of the third quarter and looked firmly in control of the contest with just the final frame left to play. After […]

The long-awaited 2022 NBA Finals tipped off Thursday night and lived up to the hype. The Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors faced off in a heavyweight matchup that was a contrast of styles. Things were going the Warriors’ way for most of the first three quarters. Boston was not effectively guarding Steph Curry and […]

The Boston Celtics found themselves in an unenviable position in Game 1 of the NBA Finals: down by 12 points heading into the fourth quarter on the road against the Golden State Warriors. Many assumed the Warriors, who have been in this situation before, would secure the victory. However, the Celtics, powered by an avalanche […]

SAN FRANCISCO — Andre Iguodala’s corner 3-pointer with 6.3 seconds left in the third quarter gave the Golden State Warriors what appeared to be a commanding 92-78 lead over the Boston Celtics. And then things quickly turned, with Jaylen Brown, Al Horford, and Jayson Tatum leading a furious comeback to upend Stephen Curry and the […]

To say that Jayson Tatum’s NBA Finals debut was a disappointment would be a massive understatement. The Boston Celtics star could barely get anything going in Game 1 against the Golden State Warriors. Tatum would end the game shooting just 3-of-17 from the field: unacceptable shooting splits for any star in the Finals. Despite his […]

The Boston Celtics pulled off a stunning upset over the Golden State Warriors in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. With the spotlight on the biggest series of the season, people around the NBA were locked in on the action. Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant, who himself has been in four NBA Finals series in […]

Move over John Stockton, there’s a new assist king in the NBA and his name is Jayson Tatum. Well, let’s not get ahead of ourselves that much. The Boston Celtics superstar showcased his elite playmaking skills in Game 1 vs. the Golden State Warriors on Thursday, but perhaps it isn’t time to crown a new […]

There are so many players on the Golden State Warriors that will require a lot of attention throughout their NBA Finals series against the Boston Celtics. One player that could be operating under the radar a bit is Andrew Wiggins. For Hall of Fame big man Shaquille O’Neal, however, he knows how important the All-Star […]

SAN FRANCISCO – Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown are absolutely making the most of their first trip to the NBA Finals. The Boston Celtics duo was loose and open during their NBA Finals Media Day availabilities Wednesday, but it hasn’t been easy by any stretch. The Celtics duo reached the NBA Finals in their fifth […]

With an array of scoring playmakers set to take the floor on Thursday for Game One of the 2022 NBA Finals, the fireworks should come early and often throughout this series! It is time to check out our NBA odds series, where our Jayson Tatum Series Points Average will be revealed.   Jayson Tatum has […]

Ahead of Game 1 of the NBA Finals, Jayson Tatum was asked about his favorite Finals moment. The All-Star may be a Boston Celtic, but his favorite ones involve none other than Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Tatum didn’t have to think too hard to remember Kobe’s 2010 NBA Finals win. Unfortunately for Celtics […]

It’s almost unimaginable to think how at one point earlier in the season, some critics were saying that the Boston Celtics were done. The ship was unsteady as ever and stories began circling about the players turning on each other. Jayson Tatum is well aware of all the drama and he recently talked about his […]

The 2022 NBA Finals will officially begin on Thursday as the Boston Celtics face the Golden State Warriors. The C’s have been easily the best team in the league since January, but Draymond Green believes the Dubs just need to expose their weakness defensively, even if they haven’t shown one yet. Via Andscape: For pretty […]

The Boston Celtics-Golden State Warriors are expected to be one of the most profitable NBA Finals in recent memory. After all, these are two big market teams with tons of following. Naturally, ticket prices for the games are expected to be expensive. But how expensive? Well, let’s just say even Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown […]

The Boston Celtics are set to square off with the Golden State Warriors in the 2022 NBA Finals. The lengthy season is nearly at its end as the top two teams in the NBA remain. The phrase “defense wins championships” has once again been proven true. In the regular season, the Celtics ranked first in […]

After leading the Boston Celtics to the NBA Finals, Jayson Tatum joined an elite young gun club featuring Kobe Bryant, LeBron James and Dwyane Wade. According to Stat Muse, Tatum is just the fourth player in NBA history to make the NBA Finals while averaging at least 25 points, five rebounds and five assists in […]

Jayson Tatum made history on Sunday night by becoming the first-ever winner of the Larry Bird Eastern Conference Finals MVP award. It was a well-deserved honor for the Boston Celtics superstar after leading his team to the NBA Finals following an epic seven-game series against the Miami Heat. Celtics legend Bill Russell was one of […]

Steve Kerr has been in this position many times in the past — both as a coach and as a player. Be that as it may, the Golden State Warriors head coach knows that the last thing his team needs to do right now is to underestimate their opponents as they prepare to take on […]

Andrew Wiggins has not only emerged as another offensive weapon for the Golden State Warriors this season. The All-Star forward has also developed as one of the Dubs’ best defenders. Right now, Wiggins’ defensive prowess will be put to its biggest test yet as the Warriors face off against the Boson Celtics in the NBA […]

Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors are considered the favorites against a young Boston Celtics side that will be making their first NBA Finals appearance as a group. Despite this fact, however, Curry is not taking anything for granted. Speaking about their opponents ahead of Game 1 of the Finals scheduled on Thursday night, […]

The Boston Celtics had a rather tough start to the 2021-22 season, and for Jayson Tatum, it reached its apex last January when they lost to the New York Knicks off an RJ Barrett buzzer-beater. Tatum admitted it was the “toughest moment” of the season for him, and who can blame him? He was actually […]