Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija and Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey have been named the Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, according to the NBA (Twitter links). Avdija averaged 26.8 points, 9.8 and 8.3 rebounds per game while leading to Portland to a 3-1 record during the week of December 29 to January 4. This the first time Avdija has earned Player … [Read more...] about Deni Avdija, Tyrese Maxey Named Players Of Week
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Celtics unlocked brand new tool set in latest beautiful mess
The Celtics survived a cold night from Jaylen Brown in their win over the Bulls. … [Read more...] about Celtics unlocked brand new tool set in latest beautiful mess
Jaylen Brown Declares Himself Best Two-Way Player In World
Jaylen Brown tied his career high with 50 points in Boston's 146-115 victory over the LA Clippers on Saturday night, declaring himself the best two-way player in the world after the performance. Brown shot 18-for-26 from the field while holding Kawhi Leonard to 22 points on 6-for-17 shooting. For large parts of Leonard's career, he has been considered the NBA's best two-way … [Read more...] about Jaylen Brown Declares Himself Best Two-Way Player In World
Celtics Star Snubbed For Eastern Conference Player Of The Month
In the wake of being snubbed for the Eastern Conference Player of the Month award, Jaylen Brown dropped 50! This dominant performance put an end to the Los Angeles Clippers’ 6-game winning streak. Clearly, Brown felt he had something to prove. His performances throughout December prove he deserved to be named Eastern Conference Player of the Month over the New York Knicks’ … [Read more...] about Celtics Star Snubbed For Eastern Conference Player Of The Month
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Jaylen Brown feels he’s one of basketball’s best—and he’s right
Brown may not have been the NBA's player of the month, but he's positioned himself for the three awards that really matter. The post Jaylen Brown feels he’s one of basketball’s best—and he’s right appeared first on Boston.com. … [Read more...] about Jaylen Brown feels he’s one of basketball’s best—and he’s right
Bedard: With regular season in rearview for Patriots, an early look at the Chargers
The Patriots overcame their "nap" in the second quarter on Sunday to dispatch the Dolphins to finish off a very impressive 14-3 regular season to earn the No. 2 seed in the AFC playoffs. They will face the No. 7 Los Angeles Chargers at 8 p.m. Sunday. … [Read more...] about Bedard: With regular season in rearview for Patriots, an early look at the Chargers
Celtics Notes: Brown, Walsh, Mazzulla, Stevens
Jaylen Brown‘s already-impressive season reached a new level during Saturday night’s victory over the Clippers, writes Jay King for The Athletic. Brown scored 50 points and dished out six assists while requesting to take the Kawhi Leonard matchup defensively. King writes that the term “two-way player” means a lot to Brown, as it highlights what he believes the game to really be … [Read more...] about Celtics Notes: Brown, Walsh, Mazzulla, Stevens
Celtics getting Jordan Walsh reminder from obvious Mazzulla decision
Joe Mazzulla moved Jordan Walsh to the Boston Celtics' bench, and it brought out the best version of him. … [Read more...] about Celtics getting Jordan Walsh reminder from obvious Mazzulla decision