Hoops Rumors

Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum suffered a potentially serious injury in the fourth quarter of Boston’s loss to the Knicks in Game 4 of their series on Monday night. Tatum was carried off the court with a right leg ailment, ESPN’s Tim Bontemps reports. Tatum took an awkward step near the top of the key and crumpled to the floor. He was unable to put any weight on the leg as he … [Read more...] about Jayson Tatum Carried Off With Right Leg Injury

Knicks big man Karl-Anthony Towns appeared to suffer a hand or finger injury in Saturday’s Game 3 loss to Boston, but he was a full participant in practice on Sunday and isn’t listed on the injury report for Monday’s Game 4, per Kristian Winfield of The New York Daily News and Stefan Bondy of The New York Post (Twitter links). It’s positive news for the Knicks after both Towns … [Read more...] about Injury Notes: Towns, Hauser, Garland, Dillingham, Tyson

“You’ve got to tap into your darkness,” coach Joe Mazzulla said as the Celtics approached Saturday facing a 2-0 series deficit, and his team responded with probably its best game of the playoffs, writes Jared Weiss of The Athletic. Boston struck quickly, built a commanding early lead and controlled the game throughout on its way to a 115-93 victory. “If you plan on doing this … [Read more...] about Celtics Notes: Game 3 Win, Tatum, Porzingis, Pritchard, Mazzulla

After going 4-0 against the Knicks during the regular season with an average margin of victory of 16.3 points per contest, the Celtics built 20-point leads in each of the first two games of their second-round playoff series vs. New York before improbably losing both of them. “Two games we’re up 20 points somehow end up not with wins is inexcusable,” Celtics wing Jaylen Brown … [Read more...] about Celtics Notes: Game 2 Loss, Porzingis, Horford, Tatum, Holiday

The Celtics squandered 20-point leads in each of their first two playoff games, both of which came at home against the Knicks. Boston star Jayson Tatum took full accountability for the two losses, according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst. “I take full ownership of the way that I’ve played in this series and can’t sugarcoat anything,” Tatum said. “I need to be better, and I expect to … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Tatum, Sixers Arena, Lottery, Knicks

Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau made a major defensive adjustment during the first game of New York’s ongoing series against the Celtics, per Zach Braziller of The New York Post (subscriber link). The Knicks opted to frequently switch on pick-and-rolls, a shift from their regular season approach to those coverages. It threw the reigning champs out of rhythm, as Braziller … [Read more...] about Knicks Notes: Defense, Hart, Boston, Robinson

The Celtics’ injury report for Game 2 of their second-round series with the Knicks on Wednesday offers a mixed bag. Key reserve forward Sam Hauser is listed as doubtful due to a sprained right ankle, Ian Begley of SNY TV tweets. However, starting big man Kristaps Porzingis is listed as probable for Game 2 after departing Game 1 early with an illness. According to Steve Bulpett … [Read more...] about Hauser Listed As Doubtful For Game 2; Porzingis Probable

Josh Hart‘s contributions will be even more invaluable to the Knicks in their second-round series, which began tonight, Jared Schwartz of the New York Post notes. While the Knicks were able to answer runs against the inexperienced Pistons in their first-round series, the defending champion Celtics possess a killer instinct to bury teams once momentum shifts their way. Hart can … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Hart, Knicks Reserves, Robinson, Kornet, Nets Picks

Jrue Holiday is off the injury report for Game 1 of the Celtics’ second-round series against the Knicks, Brian Robb of Masslive.com reports. The Celtics issued a clean injury report on Sunday, signaling they’ll be at full strength when they take the court for Monday’s home contest.. Holiday missed the final three games of Boston’s first-round series against Orlando due to a … [Read more...] about Celtics Guard Jrue Holiday Removed From Injury Report