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Jayson Tatum Reaches 65-Game Criteria, Eligible For Postseason Awards

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Jayson Tatum reached the NBA's 65-game threshold in order to become eligible for postseason awards, reported Bobby Marks of ESPN. Tatum is already eligible for a supermax extension after being named to the All-NBA team in 2022 and 2023. Tatum could sign a five year, $315 million extension, the largest in league history. … [Read more...] about Jayson Tatum Reaches 65-Game Criteria, Eligible For Postseason Awards

Celtics Become First NBA Team To Clinch Playoff Spot

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The Boston Celtics became the first team in the NBA to clinch a playoff spot following their 127-112 win over the Phoenix Suns on Thursday. The Celtics, who are tied for the fourth-best net rating in NBA history at 11.3, are now 16 games ahead of the sixth seed. The Celtics are on pace for the franchise's first 60-win season since 2008-09 and have won 15 out of their last 17 … [Read more...] about Celtics Become First NBA Team To Clinch Playoff Spot

Donovan Mitchell, Kristaps Porzingis Join Growing Ineligible List For NBA Awards

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Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell and Boston Celtics big man Kristaps Porzingis are now ineligible for NBA awards this season. Mitchell missed his 18th game for Cleveland on Monday night vs the Phoenix Suns. Porzingis missed his 18th game for Boston on Monday night at the Portland Trail Blazers. Under the new collective bargaining agreement, players can miss no more … [Read more...] about Donovan Mitchell, Kristaps Porzingis Join Growing Ineligible List For NBA Awards

Celtics-Nuggets Averages 1.25M Viewers On TNT

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Thursday night's matchup between the Boston Celtics and Denver Nuggets averaged 1.25 million viewers on TNT. The number is down 1% from last year's Kings-Knicks game in the equivalent window. TNT's coverage was blacked out in Boston and exclusive in Denver. The Heat-Mavericks game earlier in the night averaged 1.15 million viewers, down 16% from last year's Warriors-Grizzlies … [Read more...] about Celtics-Nuggets Averages 1.25M Viewers On TNT

History: Regular Season Results Of Eventual NBA Finals Teams Since 2012

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The Denver Nuggets defeated the Boston Celtics on Thursday by a final score of 115-109 in a possible Finals preview. While the Celtics are clear favorites in the Eastern Conference, the Nuggets are also favorites in a more crowded Western Conference. The Nuggets also defeated the Celtics by a final score of 102-100 in their previous meeting this season on January 19th. The … [Read more...] about History: Regular Season Results Of Eventual NBA Finals Teams Since 2012

Nuggets, Celtics To Play Two Preseason Games In Abu Dhabi

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The Denver Nuggets and Boston Celtics will play two preseason games in Abu Dhabi, the NBA announced on Wednesday. The games will take place on October 4 and October 6. "There is incredible momentum around basketball in the UAE and across the Middle East, and we believe these games as well as our year-round grassroots development and fan engagement efforts will be a catalyst for … [Read more...] about Nuggets, Celtics To Play Two Preseason Games In Abu Dhabi

Luka Doncic, Jayson Tatum Named Players Of The Month For February

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Luka Doncic and Jayson Tatum were named Players of the Month for their respective conferences for the month of February. Doncic averaged 33.4 points, 9.6 rebounds and 10.3 assists. Doncic's Dallas Mavericks went 8-3 in February. Tatum averaged 27.2 points, 8.9 rebounds and 6.7 assists. Tatum's Boston Celtics went 9-1 in February. … [Read more...] about Luka Doncic, Jayson Tatum Named Players Of The Month For February