"I was a little caught off guard, but quickly adjusted and did everything I can," Peterson said. The post With the Celtics shorthanded, Drew Peterson gets a surprising opportunity for extended minutes appeared first on Boston.com. … [Read more...] about With the Celtics shorthanded, Drew Peterson gets a surprising opportunity for extended minutes
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Udoka, Atkinson Earn Coaches Of The Month Honors
The Rockets’ Ime Udoka and Cavaliers’ Kenny Atkinson have been named the league’s Coaches of the Month for games played in October and November, NBA Communications tweets. Udoka took Western Conference honors as Houston finished the month with a 14-6 record. Mark Daigneault (Thunder), Taylor Jenkins (Grizzlies), Tyronn Lue (Clippers) and JJ Redick (Lakers) were the other … [Read more...] about Udoka, Atkinson Earn Coaches Of The Month Honors
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jayson Tatum Named NBA Players Of October/November
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jayson Tatum have been named the NBA's Players of the Month for October and November. Gilgeous-Alexander averaged 29.8 points, 5.3 rebounds and 6.6 assists as the Oklahoma City Thunder went 15-4. Tatum averaged 28.7 points, 8.5 rebounds and 5.8 assists as the Boston Celtics went 16-3. … [Read more...] about Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jayson Tatum Named NBA Players Of October/November
Pritchmas season is upon us
Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard | Photo by Brian Fluharty/Getty Images Payton torched the Heat for his 4th straight 20-ball. Another game, another Payton Pritchard 20-piece. Monday’s win over the Miami Heat saw the Boston Celtics guard record his fourth straight 20+-point game off the bench. It was the eighth time this season that the former Oregon Duck surpassed … [Read more...] about Pritchmas season is upon us
10 takeaways as Celtics cruise past Heat in balanced effort
Luke Kornet tied his career high with six blocks Monday. | Winslow Townson-Imagn Images Luke Kornet was a menace defensively. Payton Pritchard continued his torrid stretch offensively. The shorthanded Celtics had no trouble dispatching the Heat, 108-89, Monday night at TD Garden. Here are 10 takeaways, as Boston moved to 17-4 on the season following a convincing … [Read more...] about 10 takeaways as Celtics cruise past Heat in balanced effort
Luke Kornet ties career-high with six blocks vs. Heat
Photo by Brian Fluharty/Getty Images The Celtcs center had extra stuffing from Thanksgiving. When the game started, Miami came out strong, scoring the game’s first seven points. The Boston Celtics then got four straight points from Kornet to get going offensively. But where Luke made his impact on the night was on the defensive end. Tying a career-high with six … [Read more...] about Luke Kornet ties career-high with six blocks vs. Heat
The NBA Cup format is driving me insane
Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images This ridiculous group stage system is confusing me beyond belief, and zapping my enjoyment of the NBA Cup. Thankfully, I have thoughts to fix it. The NBA Cup is getting on my nerves. I’m totally in favor of the concept in theory — I spent a great many words defending it at the beginning of last season and thoroughly enjoyed Joe Mazzulla … [Read more...] about The NBA Cup format is driving me insane
Cavs have learned from loss to Celtics to become their biggest threat in the East
David Richard-Imagn Images The Cavs pushed the Celtics in their first matchup before beating Boston on Sunday as they’ve embraced their contrast of styles. It’s rare that teams get a third chance. A second chance didn’t even appear possible for the Cleveland Cavaliers after the Donovan Mitchell era started with a 4-1 playoff loss to the Knicks team he admitted he … [Read more...] about Cavs have learned from loss to Celtics to become their biggest threat in the East