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Prior to Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, Boston Celtics guard Malcolm Brogdon declared that they weren’t going to be “out-toughed” by anyone. Yet, through two games the Miami Heat have been the tougher team, and even the Celtics admit it. Following a brutal Game 2 defeat in which the C’s squandered a double-digit […]

For the second straight game, the Boston Celtics didn’t play a complete four quarters against the Miami Heat, and as a result, they suffered a disastrous 111-105 Game 2 loss that has their season on the brink. Now down 2-0 in the Eastern Conference Finals, the C’s are in grave danger of seeing their NBA […]

The Boston Celtics came out of the second half intermission with a single-minded goal of learning from their third quarter mistakes in Game 1. As a result, they took an eight-point lead into the fourth quarter, setting themselves up nicely for a strong finish to the contest to tie the series at one-game apiece. However, […]

The Houston Rockets should have an exciting summer. Armed with the No. 4 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, the Rockets will choose from an assortment of lottery picks with star potential. Overtime Elite guard Amen Thompson, an explosive athlete and intuitive playmakers that didn’t play against an ideal level of competition heading into the […]

The Miami Heat entered the 2023 NBA Eastern Conference Finals series against the Boston Celtics as a huge underdog. It’s a predicament that isn’t new for Kyle Lowry and company. After all, they have already shocked the NBA Playoffs by pulverizing the No. 1 seed Milwaukee Bucks in just five games in the first round. […]

The Boston Celtics got stunned Wednesday night by Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat at TD Garden, 123-116. Not many saw that kind of loss coming for Boston, even when considering how hot Miami had been over the course of the first two rounds of the 2023 NBA Playoffs, but it appears that some lessons […]

The Blazers were ever so close to landing Victor Wembanyama in the 2023 NBA Draft. But alas, the generational prospect from France is headed to the San Antonio Spurs while Portland settles for the 3rd overall pick. There’s a reality wherein the Blazers once again cash in on their lottery pick for the second consecutive […]

For the third time in four seasons, the Boston Celtics are squaring off with the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals. While the matchup is the same, the seeding is very different. The Heat were the top seed last year but now find themselves as an eighth seed. And even though the C’s are […]

Boston Celtics big man Al Horford plays a Swiss-army-knife-type role for this team. On the offensive end, he can shoot the three-ball with the very best of them and is a terrific playmaker for his size as well. And on the other end, Horford is a switchable defender who uses his blend of strength and […]

The Boston Celtics will take on the Miami Heat in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Wednesday in Boston, and Jaylen Brown said the Celtics are not underestimating the Heat in this series, despite them coming in as an eight seed. “They’ve got a tremendous story, being able to go all the way […]

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown finally got justice after a referee assessed him with a double technical foul along with Georges Niang during Sunday’s Game 7 against the Philadelphia 76ers. The incident occurred following a heated exchange midway through the second quarter. The Celtics swingman first got it after referee Scott Foster caught him yelling […]

The second round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs is officially over, which means the conference finals are finally here. Now, organizations are a step closer to the Larry O’Brien Trophy. That is the case for the Boston Celtics, who are trying to win the title for the first time since 2008. With their series against […]

Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics are overflowing with confidence after taking care of the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 7 and securing their tickets to the East Finals. If that is not abundantly clear, then look no further than Brown’s latest social media activity. After helping Celtics destroy the Sixers 112-88, Brown quickly took to […]

Jaylen Brown has addressed the double technical foul assessed on he and Georges Niang during the Boston Celtics’ blowout Game 7 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. The incident occurred midway through the second quarter with the Sixers leading 35-33. After a missed Tobias Harris three-pointer, Brown scrambled for the rebound before finding himself turning to […]

The Boston Celtics did it. Jaylen Brown and company got the job done in the second round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs, as they won Game 7 of their series against Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers to book a return trip to the Eastern Conference Finals. Brown certainly played a big part in the […]

Emotions are always running high during Game 7s in the NBA Playoffs and Sunday’s game between the Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics was no exception. During one play in the first half, Sixers wing Georges Niang appeared to grab Celtics star Jaylen Brown by the leg as he attempted to get back up court. Brown […]

The Boston Celtics play their most important game of the season on Sunday afternoon, as they’ll take on the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. The C’s were down in the series 3-2, but after tying it up in Game 6 they have an opportunity to advance in front of their […]

The Boston Celtics managed to keep their season alive Thursday night, as they pulled out a crucial win over the Philadelphia 76ers to force a Game 7 back at TD Garden. As was expected, this series has proven to be a tightly contested back-and-forth affair, and an ultimate victor is slated to be crowned come […]

The Boston Celtics did what they needed to do in Game 6 of their second round series of the NBA Playoffs against the Philadelphia 76ers. They kept their season alive and avoided elimination with a 95-86 win on the road. The Sixers home arena is a notoriously hostile crowd to play in front of and […]

The Boston Celtics have found themselves in quite a tough situation in their Eastern Conference semifinals series against the Philadelphia 76ers. After losing Game 5, the Celtics are now heading back to Philadelphia for Game 6, and if they lose this game, their season will be over in the blink of an eye. Considering all […]

The Boston Celtics’ effort in Game 5 against the Philadelphia 76ers isn’t something they’ll be eager to watch on film anytime soon. Their play was uncharacteristically lethargic, and now, they’re only one loss away from seeing their season come to an end. But as the old adage goes, “it ain’t over ’til it’s over”, and […]

It’s official. Boston Celtics stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown have both been named to this season’s All-NBA Teams. As expected, Tatum has been selected for the All-NBA first team, while Brown, who himself had a tremendous campaign for Boston, has been included in the All-NBA second team. This is a great honor for both […]

The Boston Celtics failed to show up in a crucial Game 5 against the Philadelphia 76ers, as they fell 115-103 on Tuesday night. With the series at 3-2 in the Sixers’ favor, Boston faces a do-or-die situation in Game 6. The Thursday night showdown could have huge implications, as who knows how an early playoff exit […]

The Golden State Warriors and Boston Celtics, the two NBA Finals teams from last season, are both on the brink of elimination. As such, rumors are already swirling with the offseason looming full of question marks. Colin Cowherd was quick to discuss the struggles for both teams, and he offered a bizarre trade proposal between […]

A shocking Game 5 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers has left Boston Celtics fans in shambles, and star forward Jaylen Brown feeling dejected heading into a do-or-die Game 6 in the City of Brotherly Love. Brown scored 24 points to go along with six rebounds and two assists in 34 minutes during Tuesday’s 115-103 home […]

For the second time in this series, the Boston Celtics failed to defend their home court against the Philadelphia 76ers. They fell 115-103 and were fortunate to only lose by a 12-point margin. The Sixers dominated Game 5 from the jump, and they now have a significant 3-2 series lead. They’ll have the opportunity to […]

The Boston Celtics will play a monumental Game 5 tonight against the Philadelphia 76ers that’ll break the 2-2 series tie between the two rivals. The C’s might have a plus-41 point differential in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, yet they’re still deadlocked with the Sixers thanks to some poor decision-making down the stretch in Games 1 […]

The Boston Celtics are no strangers to tight games this postseason, yet unfortunately, those close contests have rarely gone their way. The Green Team stormed back in the fourth quarter of Game 4 to force overtime against the Philadelphia 76ers, however, they came up just short in the 116-115 loss. The series score now stands […]

The Boston Celtics stormed back in Game 4 to force overtime against the Philadelphia 76ers. Yet, once again they came up short in the final seconds, losing 116-115. The Celtics had a 115-113 lead before former MVP James Harden cashed a clutch 3-pointer for the Sixers. Boston responded with a triple of its own, however, […]

It’s unfair to ascribe the Celtics‘ gut wrenching 115-116 Game 4 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers to any single, particular thing that they did wrong; Jayson Tatum had a brutal shooting day for much of the game; Joe Mazzulla made some controversial coaching decisions down the stretch; self-proclaimed “elite” sniper Al Horford never settled into […]

The Boston Celtics were feeling good about themselves having won two straight games in their second round series of the NBA Playoffs against the Philadelphia 76ers. They had struck first on the Sixers homecourt and had taken control with a 2-1 series lead. But they dropped Game 4 in heartbreaking fashion, giving up a three-point […]

The Boston Celtics made a big mistake in Game 4 of their playoff series with the Philadelphia 76ers, and James Harden made sure to emphasize that after the Sixers’ crucial win on Sunday. Harden drained the game-winner for the Sixers in overtime after Joel Embiid found him alone on the right corner with just 20 […]

Prior to Game 3, the Boston Celtics had to watch Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid receive his MVP trophy in front of a deafening crowd. The ceremony got the Philly faithful fired up and ready for the contest, yet Celtics star Jayson Tatum also used the festivities as motivation. Tatum led the C’s to a […]

The Boston Celtics didn’t open their Eastern Conference semifinals series against the Philadelphia 76ers the way they would have liked to in Game 1, but their response in Games 2 & 3 have been superb. After blowing the Sixers off the court with a 34-point victory in Game 2, the Celtics controlled the action for […]

The Game 3 box score might not show it, but the Boston Celtics did a decent job of limiting Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid. The 2023 MVP was due for a good game after returning from a right knee injury, and while he was effective for most of the contest he was limited in the […]

Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams was lucky to escape with no significant injury after getting his head stomped on by Joel Embiid in Game 2 of their NBA Playoffs second-round matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers. It seemed like Embiid stepping on Williams’ head was completely unintentional, but this does not take away from how painful […]

Jayson Tatum is the best player on the Boston Celtics, but he isn’t the most reliable in the postseason — that title is reserved for Jaylen Brown, at least according to Stephen A. Smith. “Jayson Tatum is the best player on the team. He is not the best player in the postseason over the last […]

The Boston Celtics managed to even their best-of-seven semifinal series against the Philadelphia 76ers at one game apiece Wednesday evening, as they completely decimated Joel Embiid and company by a final score of 121-87. Leading the charge for the shamrocks was two-time All-Star Jaylen Brown, who paced the team in points, assists, and steals. Following […]

After blowing a golden opportunity in Game 1, the Boston Celtics needed a big response in Game 2 against the Philadelphia 76ers. And instead of shrinking away from the moment, the C’s delivered a blowout 121-87 win to even up the series. Even though 2023 MVP Joel Embiid returned, Boston was dominant. The Green Team […]