Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images The Celtics look to go up 3-0 on the Magic as the series shifts to Orlando for Game 3. The series now moves to Orlando for Game 3. The Celtics won Game 1 103-86 in Boston on Sunday with a full roster. They won Game 2 109-100 on Wednesday, also in Boston, but without Jayson Tatum. In both games, the Magic kept it close in the first … [Read more...] about Boston Celtics (2-0) at Orlando Magic (0-2) Round 1 Game 3 4/25/25
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Celtics announce who’s in, who’s out in final Game 3 injury report
Photo by Kenny Giarla/NBAE via Getty Images Jayson Tatum (right wrist bone bruise) and Jaylen Brown (right knee posterior impingement) are both available to play, while Jrue Holiday (right hamstring) will miss the Celtics’ playoff game against the Magic on Friday. ORLANDO — The Celtics will be without Jrue Holiday for Friday’s Game 3 matchup against the Orlando Magic. … [Read more...] about Celtics announce who’s in, who’s out in final Game 3 injury report
Magic hold on for Game 3 win shutting down Celtics offense 95-93
Mike Watters-Imagn Images The Celtics squandered a 10-point halftime lead into the third quarter where Boston hit its offensive low in the Joe Mazzulla era. ORLANDO — It took six plays for Jayson Tatum and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope to meet in the former’s return. Tatum fell to floor after the Celtics knocked the ball away from Cory Joseph and ripped it from … [Read more...] about Magic hold on for Game 3 win shutting down Celtics offense 95-93
Jaylen Brown sounds off on Magic’s physicality: “The flagrant fouls is piling up.”
Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images Brown said he thinks a fight could break out between the Celtics and the Orlando Magic if officiating doesn’t change. ORLANDO — Jaylen Brown smirked when asked about Orlando’s physicality as he sat down at the postgame podium after the Celtics’ 95-93 loss to the Magic. “They got away with a lot,” he said. “If you can get away with … [Read more...] about Jaylen Brown sounds off on Magic’s physicality: “The flagrant fouls is piling up.”
Knicks vs. Pistons Predictions: Odds, expert picks, recent stats, trends and best bets for April 27
New York Knicks at Detroit Pistons Game 4 Preview … [Read more...] about Knicks vs. Pistons Predictions: Odds, expert picks, recent stats, trends and best bets for April 27
2024-25 Fantasy MVPs: Atlantic Division
This year, the Atlantic Division was one to be excited for. But it was a bit disappointing for a few different reasons. The Boston Celtics and New York Knicks were at the top of the division as predicted. However, the Brooklyn Nets, Toronto Raptors, and Philadelphia 76ers had their seasons derailed by injuries and some egregious tanking. Nonetheless, this division still gave … [Read more...] about 2024-25 Fantasy MVPs: Atlantic Division
Celtics Injuries Could Give Magic Edge in Game 3
The Boston Celtics are rightfully the heavy favorite to come out of their first-round series with the Orlando Magic; however, as Game 3 approaches Friday night, the Celtics have injuries on their mind, Jayson Tatum being one player affected by one ailment himself. Despite Tatum sitting out due to a wrist injury, the Celtics managed to get past the Magic on the back of Jaylen … [Read more...] about Celtics Injuries Could Give Magic Edge in Game 3
Jaylen Brown asked how the Celtics can respond to the Magic’s physicality and flagrant fouls: “I mean, I don’t know. It might be a fight break out or something… Y’know because it’s not even basketball and the refs aren’t controlling the environment.” … [Read more...] about
Jayson Tatum passes Ray Allen in playoff scoring; Jaylen Brown ties John Stockton
Jorge Sierra: LeBron James tied Kevin McHale in playoff blocks and is now No. 9 in NBA history. Also: Jayson Tatum (age 27) passed Ray Allen in scoring for No. 38 all-time. Jaylen Brown tied John Stockton at No. 46. … [Read more...] about Jayson Tatum passes Ray Allen in playoff scoring; Jaylen Brown ties John Stockton