Celtics

The Boston Celtics almost lost to the Toronto Raptors' incessant transition attack on Sunday night. … [Read more...] about Celtics’ weak point came back to haunt them in near disaster

he Celtics can feel the time off coming. They're getting a couple of days off to recharge after this early game, and when sometimes you can see a finish line, there's a sense of relief that can make people relax. Of course, it can also make people sprint hard to get to it as well, so let’s hope for the latter. … [Read more...] about Live Coverage: Celtics at Raptors, 3:30 p.m. – C’s win streak on the line vs. slumping Raptors

“From everything I’ve heard across the board, he’s been relentless and a maniac and passed every checkpoint.” The post Bill Simmons ‘more confident than ever’ Jayson Tatum will play this season appeared first on Boston.com. … [Read more...] about Bill Simmons ‘more confident than ever’ Jayson Tatum will play this season

"Y’all really got to understand the stuff I’ve got to fight through being not a brand name player in this league." The post Celtics F Josh Minott calls out NBA refereeing this season appeared first on Boston.com. … [Read more...] about Celtics F Josh Minott calls out NBA refereeing this season

The Celtics‘ recent hot streak has changed expectations for the team, which now appears more qualified for a top-four finish in the East than a spot in the play-in tournament, writes Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe. They’ve won nine of their last 11 games after blitzing the rival Lakers Friday night, and Washburn sees them as legitimate challengers amid an ordinary-looking … [Read more...] about Celtics Notes: Hot Streak, Pritchard, Walsh, Tillman

The Celtics' 126-105 win over the Lakers was the latest example of one of their young wings quickly capitalizing on his opportunity this season. What's even more exciting is what's to come for him. … [Read more...] about Celtics forward has slowly transformed into exactly what the team needs

James’s NBA record of scoring double-digit points in 1,297 consecutive regular season games came to an end Thursday. The post Lakers’ LeBron James, Luka Doncic, ex-Celtic Marcus Smart out vs. Boston appeared first on Boston.com. … [Read more...] about Lakers’ LeBron James, Luka Doncic, ex-Celtic Marcus Smart out vs. Boston

The Celtics are a flawed roster from a construction standpoint, but there’s nothing particularly confusing about why they are winning games. The post Jaylen Brown scores 30 as Celtics blow out Lakers for fourth straight win: 8 takeaways appeared first on Boston.com. … [Read more...] about Jaylen Brown scores 30 as Celtics blow out Lakers for fourth straight win: 8 takeaways

"I think it's going to be about the players. I think that's the most important thing, is to make it about the players."Vrabel's actions back his words, plus a massive weekend for playoff hopefuls. … [Read more...] about Giardi: NFL Notebook – Vrabel has struck the right notes; plus, massive weekend for playoff hopefuls