Last Word On Pro Basketball

Jayson Tatum is under the spotlight. The Boston Celtics trail 0-2 in their series against the New York Knicks. Tatum’s performances have disappointed. He admitted his struggles and promised improvement in Game 3. “I take full ownership of the way that I’ve played,” Tatum said. His words were clear. His responsibility, even clearer. Tatum has shot just 12-of-42 from the field. … [Read more...] about Jayson Tatum Must Ignore The Voices In His Head

The New York Knicks pulled off another miracle at TD Garden. Down by 20 points in the third quarter, the Knicks clawed their way back to defeat the Boston Celtics 91-90 in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. Mikal Bridges, who had not scored through three quarters, erupted in the fourth with 14 points. He also sealed the win by swiping the ball away from Jayson Tatum … [Read more...] about Knicks And Celtics Adding Lore To Ghost Rivalry

Last July, the New York Knicks made a bold move, signaling their intent to compete for an NBA title. They traded four unprotected first-round picks and three players to acquire Mikal Bridges from the Brooklyn Nets. The Knicks weren’t focused on the future; they wanted to win immediately. Knicks President Leon Rose’s belief in Bridges as a cornerstone player was clear. Fast … [Read more...] about Knicks Are Getting ‘Bitcoin’ Returns On Mikal Bridges Investment

Shockingly, the Boston Celtics are down 0-2 to the New York Knicks. Both games have seen the Celtics lose 20-point leads, becoming the first team to blow two 20-point leads in the same postseason. During Game 2, their offense went ice cold down the stretch, giving up a 21-2 run and not hitting a field goal for eight minutes. In the fourth quarter of this series, the Celtics … [Read more...] about 4 Adjustments the Celtics Must Make After Brutal Back-to-Back Losses

After falling 2-0 to the New York Knicks, the defending champion finds itself in a big hole. But the good news for the Boston Celtics is that in the last few years, they have always found a way to win on the road. The Celtics vs. Knicks series is far from over. Celtics Saving Grace: One Spark To Reverse the Knicks Series The last time the Celtics failed to win a road playoff … [Read more...] about Celtics Saving Grace: One Spark To Reverse the Knicks Series

The Boston Celtics vs the New York Knicks Game 1 was one to remember. The Celtics took a commanding lead early, but the Knicks slowly chipped away and, after some late-game heroics, secured an overtime victory. Boston was historically bad from three-point range. While that likely won’t happen again, they also picked up a couple of injuries that could threaten their ability to … [Read more...] about The 3 Best Celtics-Knicks Player Props For Game 2

The Boston Celtics will likely enter Game 2 of its Eastern Conference series against the New York Knicks shorthandedly. Down 1-o in the series, the Celtics got good news about Kristaps Porzingis, who left Game 1 early due to an illness, while Sam Hauser‘s status is more concerning. According to Ian Begley of SNY TV, Hauser is doubtful for tonight’s game against the Knicks due … [Read more...] about How Will Sam Hauser’s Injury Affect Joe Mazzula’s EC Semis Rotation?

The Boston Celtics suffered a Game 1 loss against the New York Knicks despite entering their Eastern Conference semifinal series with high expectations. Familiar flaws resurfaced. Despite building a 20-point lead, they lost 108-105 in overtime to the Knicks. Poor shot selection, slow tempo, and health setbacks all played a role. Once again, well-documented issues stole the … [Read more...] about Familiar Issues Plague Celtics In Disappointing Game 1 Loss 

The Boston Celtics dropped Game 1 of their series against the New York Knicks. Boston was widely expected to dominate this series, however, they ended up losing 108-105 in overtime in a game where they missed the most threes (45) in playoff history. The Celtics also blew a 20-point lead. However, Jrue Holiday was one of the few bright spots for the Celtics. Notably, Holiday … [Read more...] about Jrue Holiday’s Impact Evident in Return Game Despite Unfortunate Loss