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The Boston Celtics improved their playoff record to 5-0 with a resounding 112-20 win over the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday afternoon, which is all the more impressive considering that they are without probably their best defender. Marcus Smart suffered an oblique injury in the final week of the regular season, and almost immediately was […]

The Boston Celtics were able to take a surprising 1-0 series lead over the Milwaukee Bucks. Head coach Brad Stevens had high praise for center Al Horford’s performance after the game. Horford played an integral role in Boston’s dominant 112-90 win over Milwaukee in Game 1. According to Jay King of The Athletic, Stevens acknowledged […]

As the Boston Celtics prepare to take on the Milwaukee Bucks in the second round of the 2019 NBA Playoffs, they’ll be without a key member of the team, at least for the first game. Marcus Smart is expected to make the trip with the #Celtics to Milwaukee, but head coach Brad Stevens reiterated that […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens believes Milwaukee Bucks superstar swingman Giannis Antetokounmpo should win the MVP award this season. Antetokounmpo guided the Bucks to the best record in the NBA. The Bucks and Celtics face off in the second round of the playoffs. Game 1 is on Sunday: Stevens on whether Giannis is MVP: […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo has had an absolutely stellar career in the NBA so far, and it looks as if things are just getting started for the 24-year old. As the Milwaukee Bucks prepare to take on the Boston Celtics in the second round of the NBA Playoffs, Celtics coach Brad Stevens heaped praise on Antetokounmpo: Brad […]

Jaylen Brown had the time to shine in Game 3 of the Boston Celtics’ first round series against the Indiana Pacers, and he made the most of the opportunity. Brown led the Celtics in their 104-96 victory over the Pacers, scoring 23 points on 8-of-9 shooting from the field (including 4-of-5 from the 3-point range). […]

The Boston Celtics are taking a 2-0 series lead into Indiana in their first-round matchup against the Pacers, but they could just as easily be on the flip side heading into Game 3 on Friday night. The Pacers led by seven points at the half in Game 1, but were outscored 26-8 in the third […]

The Boston Celtics were able to take a 2-0 series lead with a win over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday. It seems head coach Brad Stevens is pleased with guard Jaylen Brown’s performance thus far. Brown has had a difficult time filling the stat sheet against the Pacers. According to Chris Forsberg of NBC Sports, […]

Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving has proven to be a great regular season player over the course of his career. However, like most NBA players, Irving lives for the playoffs, and head coach Brad Stevens knows it. “I just think (Kyrie) lives for getting a chance in the playoffs,” Brad Stevens told Jay King of […]

Boston Celtics youngsters Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum have had a charmed start to their careers. After nearly helping lead Boston to the NBA Finals last season, Brown and Tatum were widely lauded as two of the best players in their respective draft classes. Brown was drafted by Boston in 2016 and has since become […]

Boston Celtics star point guard Kyrie Irving says his relationship with head coach Brad Stevens “has grown tremendously” over time. Like any star player and his head coach, Irving hasn’t always seen eye-to-eye with Stevens. The Celtics have been very inconsistent this season and Irving has often times look frustrated on the court, occasionally letting […]

As if the Boston Celtics did not have enough internal drama during the regular season, they were dealt a hefty deficit before the playoffs even began, with shooting guard Marcus Smart suffering an abdominal oblique injury that will keep him out for the next three to five weeks. With the Celtics losing their best perimeter […]

The Boston Celtics took Game 1 of their best-of-seven first round series matchup against the Indiana Pacers, but it was one of the lowest scoring playoff games in recent memory. The Celtics beat the Pacers 84-74 at home. After the game, Boston head coach Brad Stevens said that he felt like he was in the […]

With the Boston Celtics recently suffering a big blow with the loss of feisty guard Marcus Smart to injury, C’s head coach Brad Stevens recently admitted that Smart’s 4-6 week timeline appears to be more optimistic than they had originally hoped. Brad Stevens tempering expectations for a quick Marcus Smart return. Calls 4-6 week timeline […]

The Boston Celtics are slated to face off against the Washington Wizards on Tuesday for the final game of the regular season. C’s head coach Brad Stevens has announced that he intends to give his main guys some rest for this one, with the playoffs fast approaching. Brad Stevens said the #Celtics top 7 will […]

The Boston Celtics suffered what could be a major blow to their playoff chances, as they lost two starters to injuries during their 116-108 defeat against the Orlando Magic. The Celtics lost Jayson Tatum early in the first quarter due to a left shin contusion, then lost Marcus Smart midway through the third as he […]

The Boston Celtics took a one-game lead over the Indiana Pacers for the fourth spot in the Eastern Conference standings with their win over the Pacers on Friday night, and Brad Stevens says it is full steam ahead until the playoffs. Stevens told NBC Boston’s Chris Forsberg that there will be no limitations on any […]

Boston Celtics star Kyrie Irving has fallen under harsh criticism for much of this season due to his questionable leadership abilities, but don’t tell that to head coach Brad Stevens, who raves about Irving. Ahead of the Celtics’ game against the Indiana Pacers on Friday night, Stevens lauded Irving’s attitude: “He’s a very smart guy, […]

The Boston Celtics will be facing off against the Indiana Pacers in what is touted to be a preview of a first-round playoffs matchup in the Eastern Conference. Both teams are currently tied for the fourth spot in the East with a 47-32 record, and Friday night’s contest might determine which team will have a […]

Boston Celtics point guard Kyrie Irving has opened up about his improved relationship with his head coach, Brad Stevens. After their win over the Miami Heat, Irving talked to reporters about his relationship with Stevens and how it has grown over the past two years. “Our relationship has grown tremendously just in terms of our […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens hopes his team values every possession as the 2018-19 NBA regular season nears its conclusion. The Celtics mentor used baseball analogy to drive his point home, saying that the team is hitting some home runs and singles instead of staying consistent throughout. Brad Stevens: “I think we have some […]

With five games left in the regular season, Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens emphasized the importance of resting players, particularly Al Horford who has been pivotal for the team this season. Speaking to reporters during shootaround, Stevens pointed out that letting Horford rest in some of their few remaining games will be crucial for […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens is glad longtime conference staple Dwyane Wade is choosing to retire after this season, knowing the series of headaches he’s brought his team after several years of competition against the Miami Heat and the soon-to-be Hall of Famer. Stevens stressed outmost respect for his career, noting he’s looking as […]

After surviving the Indiana Pacers last night, the Boston Celtics didn’t seem to have enough gas in the tank to fight the gritty Brooklyn Nets, as they ended up getting blown out at the Barclays Center 110-96. The Celtics’ roller-coaster season continues, and it is pretty obvious with the way head coach Brad Stevens describes […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens stuck to his lineup tweak for the second straight game against the Indiana Pacers, deploying Aussie center Aron Baynes to once again start alongside All-Star big man Al Horford. Per Jay King of The Athletic, Stevens is looking to develop this double-big lineup in the hopes that the Celtics […]

The Boston Celtics have occasionally lacked the edge this season that’s been a lasting hallmark of the green and gold ever since Brad Stevens was hired as head coach in 2013. But in a crucial matchup on Friday against the Indiana Pacers, the Celtics rebounded from surrendering a double-digit lead, outplaying their fellow Eastern Conference […]

The Boston Celtics and the Indiana Pacers are set to face off on Friday night in what is going to be a crucial matchup in deciding both team’s position entering the playoffs. Celtics head coach Brad Stevens was asked to give his thoughts on the current Pacers squad, and the 42-year-old provided some very interesting […]

Boston Celtics head coach and Zionsville, Indiana native Brad Stevens has admitted that he closely follows the Indiana Pacers. The 42-year-old coach explained that more than anything, the primary reason why he does so is simply because his hometown buddies do the same: “I follow the Pacers as close as I follow any team in […]

With the regular season coming to an end, Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens is looking ahead to the playoffs. During a guest appearance on 98.5 The Sports Hub, Steven’s noted that he will be experimenting with bigger lineups ahead of the playoffs. One iteration of this bigger rotation will include Aron Baynes and Al […]

The Boston Celtics have just provided an update on the status of veteran big man Al Horford and second-year wing Jayson Tatum. Both guys are dealing with respective injuries, but it appears that they might just be able to suit up on Tuesday as Boston take on the Cleveland Cavaliers. #NEBHInjuryReport update: Al Horford (left […]

A recent post-game meeting by the Boston Celtics was apparently more than just a meeting, following a 115-96 defeat at the hands of the white-hot San Antonio Spurs that now puts them at four consecutive losses with only eight games remaining in the regular season. Head coach Brad Stevens noted the difference between this team […]

The Boston Celtics have lost five of their last seven games, including the last four, and it’s starting to raise concerns on whether or not they can be competitive in the playoffs. The Celtics have been struggling on the defensive end, and it’s pretty evident during their last two games. Against the Charlotte Hornets last […]

The Boston Celtics lost their fourth straight game Sunday when they allowed the San Antonio Spurs to hand them a 115-96 beatdown in their own floor. After the game, Celtics’ head coach Brad Stevens addressed the team’s struggles, saying that he doesn’t want to rely on whether their offense is clicking or not. Brad Stevens: […]

The Boston Celtics suffered their fourth straight defeat after getting blown out by the San Antonio Spurs 115-96 at TD Garden. The Celtics had no answer for Spurs big man LaMarcus Aldridge, who finished with 48 points, 13 rebounds and six assists. The All-Star forward was clearly on a one-man show, as none of his […]

Following Saturday’s 124-117 loss against the Charlotte Hornets, Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving once again had some choice words for his teammates, citing the need to be ‘mature enough’ in terms of how they execute their plays during close games. Irving has been critical of his teammates over the past couple of months, but head […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens confirmed that center Robert Williams suffered a bruised lower back on Saturday night against the Charlotte Hornets. Stevens also suggested that the rookie big man could miss a significant period of time, similar to Jaylen Brown’s nearly two-week absence in 2018 after suffering the same injury. Coach Stevens shares an […]

With 23 seconds remaining and the shot clock turned off, the Boston Celtics had a chance to salvage what was presumably a game that they had in the bag when they were up by 18 with eight minutes left in the fourth quarter. However, backup guard Terry Rozier attempted an ill-advised triple with a defender […]

Things got a little tense between the Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers last Wednesday, as Marcus Smart and Joel Embiid got involved in an altercation that fortunately did not end in an exchange of blows. Still, Celtics coach Brad Stevens plans to talk to Smart regarding the incident. Stevens said he would have a […]

LA Clippers sixth man Lou Williams received the highest of praise from Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens, as the hybrid guard has recently ramped up a case for the Sixth Man of the Year award with his play this late in the season: “He could start pretty much anywhere,” Stevens said of Williams, according […]