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The Boston Celtics knocked off the Indiana Pacers in Game Two and now the Celtics’ victory seems like a formality. Unless the Pacers can do something to stop the bleeding, it appears as if Joe Mazzulla’s crew is on its way back to the NBA Finals and Jaylen Brown is a big reason why after […]

The Boston Celtics picked up a 126-110 victory over the Indiana Pacers in Game 2 on Thursday night to take a 2-0 series lead in the Eastern Conference Finals. And while Jayson Tatum wasn’t always having his best night on the floor, he made quite a fashion statement with his sneaker choice for the game, […]

Stephen A. Smith is one of ESPN’s most popular analysts. While Smith has said some takes that a lot of basketball fans will agree with, he’s also said a handful of claims that certainly sparked controversy. In fact, it’s safe to say that Smith is one of the most polarizing figures in the world of […]

Nikola Jokic has been named the NBA’s Most Valuable Player, Victor Wembanyama was named the 2023-24 NBA Rookie of the Year, and the rest of this season’s awards have been handed out with the NBA Playoffs heading into the Western and Eastern Conference Finals. Finally, the NBA announced Wednesday the 15 players named to the […]

A lot can change due to just one whistle in the dying moments of an NBA Playoffs clash. This has been proven plenty of times during this year’s postseason where teams’ momentum got cut off and others took advantage. Officiating is not always the best but that is why the NBA’s last two-minute report (NBA […]

BOSTON, MA — Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics have demonstrated that they can win in a variety of ways this postseason. Although a majority of their victories have been blowouts, the C’s battled back in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Tuesday night, prevailing 133-128 in overtime against the Indiana Pacers. However, […]

A series where many people thought we would get a blowout has all of a sudden had new life breathed into it after the Celtics escaped the Pacers in Game 1. The Pacers looked like they had the Celtics dead to rights and they could have won it, but instead, they chocked it away with Jaylen Brown saving the day and the Celtics […]

With the Conference Finals underway, NBA 2K24 has released its latest player ratings update, spotlighting standout performances from Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and Pascal Siakam. These players have delivered exceptional performances, contributing significantly to their teams’ successes in the postseason. #2KRatings 📈 pic.twitter.com/j3IhfZ2kRo — NBA 2K (@NBA2K) May 21, 2024 Boston Celtics Stars’ Jayson Tatum […]

BOSTON, MA — Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum has seen a lot go down over the course of his lengthy postseason career. But, the Celtics’ 133-128 overtime win over the Indiana Pacers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals was arguably the craziest playoff game he’s been a part of. “That sh** was chaos. […]

BOSTON, MA — The Boston Celtics had done their best to avoid a last-second thriller in the 2024 NBA Playoffs, but that wasn’t going to last forever. Instead of taking care of business early on against the Indiana Pacers, the C’s clutched up and prevailed 133-128 in overtime to take a 1-0 series lead in […]

A lot of greats usually start slow in their careers. They need ample time for their front offices and squads to figure things out before actually getting accolades. This was not the case for Jayson Tatum. He became part of an astounding Boston Celtics supporting cast immediately when he got drafted in 2017. Eventually, stardom […]

The Boston Celtics have started their final Eastern Conference matchup of the 2024 NBA Playoffs. The Celtics are taking on the Indiana Pacers in the conference finals. Indiana possesses stout role-player depth but so does Boston. Former Celtics player Eddie House revealed who Boston’s prized contributor is, and his name is not Jaylen Brown and […]

No matter how strong any Boston Celtics roster is constructed, there is always one star that shines brighter than others. In this conference-clinching NBA Playoffs series against the Indiana Pacers, Kendrick Perkins posits that there will be certain things expected out of Jayson Tatum. Why? It is largely because this is one of his few […]

Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics are currently in the process of gearing up for their upcoming Eastern Conference Finals series vs the Indiana Pacers, which is set to begin on Tuesday evening from the TD Garden in Boston. While his efficiency numbers are still down, Tatum was able to put together a few high […]

The last time the Boston Celtics and Indiana Pacers faced each other was in 2019. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown were already slowly getting acclimated to playing heavy minutes as the franchise’s new duo. However, they weren’t as developed nor was their supporting cast. The team from the basketball state also did not have Tyrese […]

The Boston Celtics became very familiar with the Indiana Pacers over the course of the regular season, and they’ll meet once again in the 2024 Eastern Conference Finals. Heading into this semifinal matchup, the two paths taken have differed. The C’s, who own the No. 1 overall seed, won both of their playoff series with […]

BOSTON, MA — Sacrifice has been a key component of the 2023-24 Boston Celtics.  Head coach Joe Mazzulla recognized that after his squad prevailed 113-98 over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Following the Wednesday night win, which sent the Celtics to its fourth Eastern Conference Finals in five seasons, […]

The Boston Celtics topped the Cleveland Cavaliers 113-98 on Wednesday night to end their NBA Playoffs series and advance to the Eastern Conference finals for the sixth time in eight years. Jayson Tatum led the way for the Celtics with 25 points, 10 rebounds, nine assists, and four steals. He also picked up a technical […]

To make the conference finals and be on the doorstep of the NBA Finals is a major accomplishment. For the Boston Celtics, this has become the new normal, as they are back in the Eastern Conference Finals for the sixth time in the last eight years after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers in five games. While […]

BOSTON, MA — It was déjà vu for the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night. For the second series in a row, they had a chance to eliminate their opponent at home and in five games. The Cleveland Cavaliers didn’t go away easily, but Boston ultimately prevailed 113-98 to advance to its fourth Eastern Conference Finals […]

The Boston Celtics secured their sixth Eastern Conference Finals berth in eight years with their 113-98 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday. Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum had a solid day at the office, recording 25 points, 10 rebounds, and nine assists, leading the team in the first two categories. Tatum was equally as crafty […]

If there was one concern for the Boston Celtics entering their matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers, it was their length. Coach Joe Mazzulla has worked around this flaw and some key absences from the Cavs helped. Now, the Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown-led squad is one game away from reaching yet another Eastern Conference Finals […]

In just his first playing season in the NBA, Chet Holmgren has already become a key asset for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Much was expected of him by OKC and its fans after the franchise selected him second overall in the 2022 NBA Draft — just behind Paolo Banchero who went to the Orlando Magic. […]

Typically, a team’s best players hitting each other in the middle of a game is a bad sign, but that wasn’t the case for the Boston Celtics on Monday night. During Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, Jayson Tatum gave Jaylen Brown a firm slap just a minute before the C’s wrapped up their […]

Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers by a score of 109-102 in Game 4 of their second-round Eastern Conference playoff series on Monday night, taking a commanding 3-1 lead in the series. Tatum and Jaylen Brown combined for 60 points in the victory, marking the second straight game they have totaled […]

The Boston Celtics were starting to forget what close games were like, as each of their first eight playoff contests were decided by double digits. That all changed on Monday night. Game 4 against the Cleveland Cavaliers came down to the wire, with Boston prevailing 109-102 and taking a 3-1 series lead. Despite missing star […]

The Boston Celtics have been the most dominant team in the NBA this season, but there is one issue they just can’t seem to shake as far as the playoffs are concerned: winning at home. Not winning on the road; winning at home. The Celtics are just 15-15 at TD Garden over their last 30 […]

The Boston Celtics got a much needed victory Saturday night as they took down the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 3 to take a 2-1 series lead in the second round of the NBA Playoffs. Boston was coming off of a frustrating Game 2 performance where they lost by 24 points at home, but bounced back […]

Through seven playoff games this year, Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum had failed to score 30 points or more in all of them. But when the C’s needed him to step up in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals versus the Cleveland Cavaliers, he delivered with 33 points en route to a 106-93 win […]

The Boston Celtics have reclaimed the lead over the Cleveland Cavaliers in their conference semifinal series after winning Game 3. Jayson Tatum led the way with 33 points, 13 rebounds and six assists to win 106-93, giving Boston a 2-1 advantage. Tatum has faced lots of criticism for not always stepping up in the playoffs. […]

After a disheartening Game 2, the Boston Celtics needed their top guys to be at their best in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. And on Saturday night they did just that, as stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown combined for 61 points during the Green Team’s 106-93 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. The […]

The Boston Celtics got a much-needed bounce back win on Saturday against the Cleveland Cavaliers after losing game two of their series at home. The Celtics got a road win of their own on Saturday, and they are now up 2-1 in the series. Losing game three would’ve been bad for Boston as they would’ve […]

For the second straight series, the Boston Celtics have dropped game two at home as massive favorites. The Celtics cruised to a win in game one of their current series against the Cleveland Cavaliers, but they ended up getting blown out of the water in game two. Boston got out to an early nine-point lead […]

BOSTON — The term “superteam” gets thrown around a lot, especially online and on TV. Some have even used that phrase to describe the 2023-24 Boston Celtics. However, Celtics star Jayson Tatum denied the claim that his squad is a “superteam.” Rather, they’re a talented bunch who can compete with the best the NBA has […]

The Boston Celtics kicked off their Eastern Conference semifinals series against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night with a dominant 120-95 victory to take a quick 1-0 lead in the series. The Cavs played the C’s tight early on, but Jayson Tatum and company managed to build a double-digit lead that they held for most […]

After receiving the biggest payday in NBA history, it would’ve been easy for Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown to enter cruise control. Instead, he’s continued to work day in and day out, and the fruits of his labor were on display in Boston’s Game 1 destruction of the Cleveland Cavaliers. On Tuesday evening, the C’s […]

First, there was “How to tie a tie.” Now, a second tutorial is up. Building on his viral YouTube video that fans dug up years ago, Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is now teaching everyone the art of tying shoelaces. “11, 12 years later, and we’re back,” Tatum said, smiling. “First it was ‘How to […]

12 wins to go for the elusive 18th banner. The Boston Celtics may not have had Kristaps Porzingis in this NBA Playoffs matchup but that did not mean the Miami Heat were saved from being dominated. Coach Joe Mazzulla started off hot with each and every one of his schemes picking apart Coach Erik Spoelstra’s […]

After facing the Miami Heat in the playoffs for the fourth time in five years, it’d be understandable if the Boston Celtics were sick of their South Beach rivals. However, Celtics star Jayson Tatum thought matching up with them in the first round was for the best. And that’s not just because the C’s easily […]