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The Boston Celtics entered Game 4 with a chance to end the season on the throne. However, the exact opposite happened, as the team suffered a 38-point blowout loss at the hands of the Dallas Mavericks. The Celtics couldn’t find their rhythm throughout the game, and the lack of adjustments could be a reason why […]

Joe Mazzulla noted that composure is what leads to these Boston Celtics games in the NBA Finals. Surely enough, those UFC videos that the head honcho showed before Game 3 against the Dallas Mavericks paid off. There was no Kristaps Porzingis for them but Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, and Jrue Holiday all showed […]

When the Denver Nuggets were eliminated from the 2024 NBA playoffs, there was much excitement among fans and analysts alike that there will be a new superstar crowned as champion. Now, with the Boston Celtics having advanced to the Finals along with the Dallas Mavericks, the possibility of Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown or Luka […]

One of the biggest narratives spicing up the 2024 NBA Finals is the relationship between Dallas Mavericks superstar point guard Kyrie Irving and his former team, the Boston Celtics. Irving played a couple of seasons wearing Boston colors from 2017 to 2019. However, that part of his professional basketball career isn’t the most amiable for […]

Al Horford ranks third all-time in total postseason games played without a championship to his name, as the big man has played in 181 postseason games but still hasn’t had the chance to hoist the Larry O’Brien Trophy. He now has a chance to get that coveted ring, as his Boston Celtics are set to […]

The Boston Celtics have made it all the way to the NBA Finals, and the Dallas Mavericks are the only thing standing in the way of a championship. A lot of players have stepped up for the Celtics in the postseason to get them to this point, and one of those players is Al Horford. […]

The Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks have taken different paths to the 2024 NBA Finals, but they arrived there all the same. The C’s, who held the best overall record in the league, have been heavily favored in every one of their playoff series so far. They’ve done a solid job at proving Vegas […]

Al Horford’s net worth in 2024 is $100 million. Horford is a center for the Boston Celtics. He is a five-time NBA All-Star, All-NBA Third Team member, All-Defensive Team selection, and an All-Rookie Team selection. Let’s take a closer look at Al Horford’s net worth in 2024. What is Al Horford’s net worth in 2024?: […]

Now that the Boston Celtics have officially made it to the NBA Finals, sweeping the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals, the conversation now starts on if the team can get over the hump and win their first title since 2008. However, sports analyst Zach Lowe had some concerns on Celtics star Jayson Tatum […]

This past offseason, the Boston Celtics traded away their longest-tenured player in Marcus Smart. The 2022 Defensive Player of the Year spent nine seasons in Boston and became the C’s vocal leader. In his absence, the next longest-tenured player, star guard Jaylen Brown, has stepped up. And no moment encapsulated Brown’s growth better than when […]

Al Horford and the Boston Celtics just punched their second ticket to the NBA Finals over the last three seasons after completing a four-game sweep of the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals. Of course, the Celtics are hoping for a better result this time around. Back in 2022, Boston advanced to the finals […]

The 2023-24 Boston Celtics were so dominant throughout the regular season that some talking heads wondered if they’d be able to handle the adversity of the NBA Playoffs. They wondered if the Celtics could get it done when it wasn’t all smooth sailing.  Boston’s 114-111 win in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals over […]

The NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Finals got a little more intense. It was thought that Jrue Holiday’s sickness would effectively ruin his impact and Kristaps Porzingis’ absence would be more felt in Game 3 against the Indiana Pacers. All of that held true until the third quarter. Andrew Nembhard and TJ McConnell were the only […]

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 […]

BOSTON, MA — Boston Celtics center Al Horford has seen a few things in his 17 seasons in the NBA. He’s never seen anything quite like the TD Garden crowd, though. On Wednesday night in front of frenzied Celtics fans, the veteran center recorded 22 points and 15 rebounds en route to a 113-98 win […]

Boston Celtics veteran big man Al Horford is 37 years old but sometimes, he plays like he’s 10 years younger. It doesn’t happen often, but it did in a very timely manner Wednesday night, as he produced a tremendous performance to help the Celtics finally discard the stubborn Cleveland Cavaliers in the second round of […]

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 […]

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 […]

On Saturday evening, Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics took a 2-1 lead in their Eastern Conference first round matchup vs the Miami Heat with a dominating 104-84 road win vs the Miami Heat in a game that wasn’t even really as “close” as the final margin suggested. Coming into the game, many were wondering […]

The Boston Celtics have had a roster vacancy for most of the 2023-24 season, but it’s finally been filled ahead of the playoffs. Center Neemias Queta earned the 15th and final spot with the C’s, as the team announced that they signed him to a contract on Monday. Queta was previously on a two-way deal, […]

Boston Celtics center Al Horford is excited to see his team doing so well. The big man knows however that his club can do even better, after defeating the New York Knicks on Saturday. "This is a stretch of the season where we can really take it to another level… I feel like we're not […]

This past offseason, the Boston Celtics made some major changes, and they’ve paid off so far. After defeating the pesky Atlanta Hawks 125-117 on Wednesday night, Boston improved to 39-12 overall while remaining in first place in the Eastern Conference. Even though Boston is five games ahead of the second-place Cleveland Cavaliers, its front office […]

The Boston Celtics have done it again. Brad Stevens made his first move of the 2024 NBA trade deadline by acquiring Xavier Tillman from the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for Lamar Stevens and two future secound-round picks. What’s scary is that he doesn’t appear to be done. The Celtics, the best team in basketball this […]

Sunday night was an emotional one for Boston Celtics fans. A slated matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies only meant one thing: Marcus Smart was returning to the TD Garden. Dubbed by many as the heart and soul of the Celtics, Smart donned the green and white for nine seasons before being traded to the Grizzlies. […]

The Boston Celtics are undoubtedly the best team in the Eastern Conference, maybe in the entire league as they have the best record in the association at 37-11 ahead of a battle against the Los Angeles Lakers Thursday night. In an interview with Jay King of The Athletic, star Jaylen Brown talked about the winning […]

The Boston Celtics have championship aspirations this season, so it’s no surprise that they’re being extra careful with injuries. Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis, who sprained his ankle on Thursday against the Miami Heat, is now questionable for Monday’s matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans. Porzingis didn’t play in Boston’s previous game versus the Los Angeles […]

The Boston Celtics suffered their first loss of the season at home on Friday night at the hands of the Denver Nuggets, and now will embark on a three-game road trip that starts with a matchup against the Houston Rockets on Sunday night. Two of the team’s top six players in Jrue Holiday and Al […]

On Thursday night, the Boston Celtics had to desperately fight to avoid losing to the historically horrible Detroit Pistons. While they trailed by 19 points at halftime, the C’s roared back for the 128-122 win in overtime. Unfortunately for the Celtics, a game with extra time means even less rest for their Friday night matchup […]

There is no denying that the Boston Celtics are the early favorites to win the 2024 NBA Finals. Following their Christmas Day victory over the Los Angeles Lakers, the Celtics are now 23-6 on the season, dominating virtually every single team they have faced. Although they have the best starting group in the NBA, Boston’s […]

The Boston Celtics are currently the best team in basketball this 2023-24 NBA season and sit atop the Eastern Conference standings with a 14-4 record. Led by Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, the Celtics have the 9th-best offense and the No. 2 defense in the league. This balance of offense and defense has earned them […]

Re-acquiring Al Horford was integral to the Boston Celtics’ system after they fell extremely short of expectations. His acumen and eye for keeping players in Joe Mazzulla’s system in check allows for a better bond inside and outside the court. More than that, his production does not seem to falter despite his age and it […]

The Boston Celtics are 11-2 and currently own the best record in the NBA. On Monday night, the Celtics will look to extend their six-game winning streak when they take on the Charlotte Hornets in North Carolina. After playing on the road against the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday and Boston’s game against Charlotte being the […]

The Boston Celtics are preparing for their second NBA In-Season Tournament game ever on Friday night against the Toronto Raptors. However, they might be missing some key players for the Group C matchup. Boston’s injury report featured Kristaps Porzingis, Jaylen Brown, and Al Horford. Porzingis and Brown sat out versus the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday […]

On Thursday evening, the Boston Celtics improved to an impressive 9-2 on the young 2023-24 NBA season with a road win against the Philadelphia 76ers. Although Boston was shorthanded in this one, playing without starters Jaylen Brown and Kristaps Porzingis, the Celtics were able to overcome a series of Sixers runs en route to the […]

In the NBA, there appears to be such a thing as a perfect marriage between player and team. The partnership between Al Horford and the Boston Celtics counts as one of those perfect marriages. The Celtics always bring out the best in Horford, with Horford helping fill in the gaps in terms of whatever it […]

The Boston Celtics faced the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night without the services of both Jaylen Brown and Kristaps Porzingis, putting the Celtics’ depth to the test. Facing an uphill battle, Jayson Tatum needed big games from the team’s supporting cast, and that’s exactly what he got after Derrick White, Jrue Holiday, and Al Horford […]

Boston Celtics center Al Horford is 37 years old, making him one of the oldest guys in the NBA. However, you’re never too old to poke some fun at rivals, as Horford did just that during a 117-107 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. The Celtics, who were without All-Stars Jaylen Brown and Kristaps Porzingis, still […]

Monty Williams is doing a great job of building a winning culture in the Detroit Pistons system. They have gone toe-to-toe with contenders like the Miami Heat, Milwaukee Bucks, and Philadelphia 76ers among other squads, and held their own. A lot still has to change in the Cade Cunningham and Ausar Thompson-led squad but it […]