The Team USA men’s basketball program has determined 11 of its 12 roster spots for this year’s Paris Olympics, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Woj suggests that the final roster opening could remain open for a while. Sources inform Wojnarowski that Hall of Famer Grant Hill, Team USA’s managing director, is waiting for a July training camp and some Las Vegas exhibition games … [Read more...] about Team USA Locks In 11 Of 12 Olympic Roster Spots
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Weak closeouts doom Celtics perimeter defense against Heat in Game 2
Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images During the playoffs, Miami’s shooters come to life. How many times do the Celtics have to see it happen to finally make an adjustment? During the regular season, the Celtics averaged 42.5 three point attempts per game, good for first in the NBA by a wide margin. The Heat only shot 33.7 threes per game, a below average mark … [Read more...] about Weak closeouts doom Celtics perimeter defense against Heat in Game 2
It’s time to give the ball to Jayson Tatum
Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images The Celtics need to trust Jayson Tatum as their primary ballhandler. The NBA script writers need new ideas. Miami shoots over 50% and steals a game in Boston? Derivative, predictable junk! Nonetheless, that is the story of Wednesday night, but there was an undercurrent of a B plot below the surface. Even with Miami shooting 94% … [Read more...] about It’s time to give the ball to Jayson Tatum
The Celtics lost and I’m not okay
Photo by Danielle Parhizkaran/The Boston Globe via Getty Images It only took two games for my cocky, overconfident takes about the Heat to meet their maker. But not to worry: I’ve prepared a countermeasure This can’t happen again. The Celtics can not lose to the Heat on a string of mathematically outlandish shooting performances again. They can not stand around like … [Read more...] about The Celtics lost and I’m not okay
Boston Celtics Daily Links 4/26/24
Jayson Tatum vs Heat 2/11/24 | Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports All the Celtics news you need in one convenient place. Globe Watch: Playoff fever grips Boston Kristaps Porzingis looks to put offensive woes to rest versus Heat For a night, the Heat had Kristaps Porzingis befuddled, but he vows to adjust NBA playoffs: Joel Embiid leads 76ers over Knicks CelticsBlog … [Read more...] about Boston Celtics Daily Links 4/26/24
Keys to Banner 18: Celtics need to start dressing properly for the occasion
Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics. | Photo by Barry Chin/The Boston Globe via Getty Images What happened to the game I love? I was hoping I wouldn’t have to write this blog so soon into the playoffs, but here we are. It took the Celtics just two tries to drop a game at TD Garden, after losing there just four times throughout the regular season. Their … [Read more...] about Keys to Banner 18: Celtics need to start dressing properly for the occasion
Jimmy Butler Trolls Celtics After Heat Stun Boston In Game 2
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Four Takeaways After Celtics Crumble To Heat In Game 2 Loss
Sign In window['TVEPlayer'] = "1705741404095720947"; if( typeof window['NEILSENTRACE'] !== 'undefined' ){ window['NEILSENTRACE'].init(); } else { console.log("Neilsen not ready at player ready"); } BOSTON — With nearly a week to rest and … [Read more...] about Four Takeaways After Celtics Crumble To Heat In Game 2 Loss
NBA Playoff Best Bets for April 27: Thunder vs Pelicans, Nuggets vs Lakers
Vaughn Dalzell predicts the right side in Game 3 between the Pelicans and Thunder, plus Game 4 with the Nuggets and Lakers. … [Read more...] about NBA Playoff Best Bets for April 27: Thunder vs Pelicans, Nuggets vs Lakers