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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 […]

The Boston Celtics punched their ticket to the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals on Wednesday night with a dominating win over the Miami Heat. The Celtics knocked Bam Adebayo, Tyler Herro and Jimmy Butler out of the playoffs for good with 25-point performances from Derrick White and Jaylen Brown. The game also brought with it the end […]

The Boston Celtics were set to take on the Miami Heat at 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday night with a possible trip to the Eastern Conference Semifinals on the line. The Celtics led the Heat 3-1 heading into their Game Five matchup in Beantown and the health status of Celtics big man Kristaps Porzingis became […]

The 2024 NBA Playoffs have been a bloodbath in terms of injuries, and the Boston Celtics are just the latest team to report health issues. In the second quarter of Boston’s 102-88 win over the Miami Heat in Game 4, Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis hobbled off the court with an injury and never returned. The […]

Boston Celtics star Kristaps Porzingis will reportedly miss Game 5 due to a right soleus strain, the team announced. The Celtics lead the Miami Heat 3-1, and the series is set to return to Boston on Wednesday, but Porzingis will be missed nonetheless. Porzingis is expected to miss a “minimum of several games” with the […]

Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics defeated the Miami Heat in Game 4 of their playoff series on Monday. Boston took a 3-1 series lead following their 102-88 Game 4 victory, but injury trouble was a concern in the affair. Kristaps Porzingis endured an injury scare during the contest. Later in the game Jayson Tatum […]

It was far from pretty, but the Boston Celtics took a 3-1 series lead over the Miami Heat with a 102-88 victory on Monday night. Normally, a double-digit win like this would be hard to complain about, especially in the postseason. However, Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis exited the contest late in the second quarter due […]

Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum may have had a bone to pick after Miami Heat forward Caleb Martin’s controversial foul on him at the end of Game 1 of this Eastern Conference Quarterfinals tilt. The five-time All-Star may have taken it personally, despite his previous claim that Martin’s foul was just “playoff basketball.” Tatum put […]

It didn’t take long for the 64-win Boston Celtics to face some adversity in the 2024 NBA Playoffs. In Game 2 of their opening round series against the undermanned Miami Heat, the Celts were stunned in front of over 19,000 fans at the TD Garden, giving up 23 three-pointers (a Heat postseason record) and surrendering […]

The NBA world was shocked earlier this week when the eight seed Miami Heat took down the best team in basketball, the Boston Celtics, in game two of their series on the road. The Celtics finished with far and away the best record in the NBA this regular season, and they are big favorites over […]

The Boston Celtics failed to protect their home court in a disappointing Game 2 loss to the Miami Heat, so they took their talents to South Beach instead and dominated on the road in Game 3, prevailing 104-84 on Saturday night. This first-round series has been full of twists and turns, most notably from 3-point […]

After stealing one game at the Boston Celtics’ parquet floors, the expected outcomes came out on top for the Miami Heat. Coach Erik Spoelstra had issues fixing the team’s rotations given the injuries that they are currently dealing with. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown continuously got to their spots while everyone else on Coach Joe […]