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Sam Hauser injury update: Celtics guard leaves late in third quarter

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Photo by Danielle Parhizkaran/The Boston Globe via Getty Images The Celtics sharpshooter sprained his right ankle while fouling Knicks wing OG Anunoby on a three-point attempt. BOSTON — Sam Hauser sprained his right ankle late in the third quarter of the Celtics’ Game 1 matchup against the Knicks. The Celtics have listed him as questionable to return. The injury … [Read more...] about Sam Hauser injury update: Celtics guard leaves late in third quarter

Celtics blow 20-point lead, lose 108-105 to Knicks Game 1 overtime

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David Butler II-Imagn Images Historically bad shooting and clutch play from Brunson bury Boston in series opener. Despite holding a 20-point lead midway through the third quarter, the Boston Celtics collapsed down the stretch and saw a Game 1 victory slip through their hands in a 108-105 overtime loss Monday night in TD Garden. The Celtics missed an NBA playoff record … [Read more...] about Celtics blow 20-point lead, lose 108-105 to Knicks Game 1 overtime

Jrue Holiday reveals how he felt in his return from injury in Celtics loss to Knicks

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Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images Holiday missed three games with a right hamstring strain to close the Celtics’ series against the Magic, but felt good as he returned to the floor in Game 1 against the Knicks. BOSTON — Jrue Holiday served as a bright spot in the Celtics’ Game 1 loss to the Knicks in his return from injury, posting 16 points on 7-14 … [Read more...] about Jrue Holiday reveals how he felt in his return from injury in Celtics loss to Knicks

Celtics mindset heading into Knicks series

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Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images The upcoming second round series between the Knicks and Celtics will be another chapter in this long-storied rivalry. It will be played under the bright lights of both Gardens and fought between two rabid fanbases. But you can disregard all that history heading into Monday night. You can even throw out Boston’s regular … [Read more...] about Celtics mindset heading into Knicks series

Looking back at previous games against the Knicks

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Photo by Elsa/Getty Images The Celtics swept New York in the regular season When the New York Knicks created their superteam this offseason, it was constructed to be a team that could compete with Boston. Now the two teams will square off in the Conference Semifinals. If the regular season has anything to do with how this series will turn out, it looks good for Boston. … [Read more...] about Looking back at previous games against the Knicks

Celtics-Magic was more fun than expected. Can the Knicks match that energy?

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John Jones-Imagn Images Few have much faith in the Knicks’ ability to compete with the Celtics, but the Magic just surprised many last week and sparked a new rivalry. Can New York do the same? There will be many differences between the Celtics’ first and second round series against the Magic and Knicks. The games will turn from rock fights to shootouts, shift from near … [Read more...] about Celtics-Magic was more fun than expected. Can the Knicks match that energy?

Celtics submit encouraging injury report ahead of Game 1 against Knicks

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Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images Jaylen Brown (right knee impingement) and Jrue Holiday (right hamstring strain) are both off the injury report and ready to go for Monday’s playoff game. BOSTON — The Celtics announced their injury report ahead of Game 1 between the Celtics and the Knicks, and it’s a clean slate ahead of the second round of the playoffs. … [Read more...] about Celtics submit encouraging injury report ahead of Game 1 against Knicks

Catch Warriors vs. Rockets Game 7 in the CelticsBlog Playback room

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Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images The Warriors will try to avoid a 3-1 series comeback against the Houston Rockets. The Golden State Warriors and the Houston Rockets are delivering us the second Game 7 of the playoffs. Let’s hope for more fireworks than the Denver Nuggets vs. LA Clippers blowout. Catch the game live in the CelticsBlog Playback room. And of course, enjoy … [Read more...] about Catch Warriors vs. Rockets Game 7 in the CelticsBlog Playback room