NBA team based in Boston; tied with most NBA Championships
‘Let’s make it a cage fight’: Miami Heat shock Boston Celtics to level first-round playoff series
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Quick Glance: Celtics Face Ridicule After Game 2 Loss to Heat Without Butler
- The Miami Heat evened up their NBA playoff series with the Boston Celtics with a 111-101 win in Game 2.
- Despite Miami's unusually strong performance from beyond the arc, Boston stayed within striking distance.
- The Celtics need to step up, especially Kristaps Porziņģis, to be successful.
- A win in Game 3 would be crucial for the Celtics to prove themselves as genuine contenders.
LeBron JamesKevin DurantJayson TatumJoel EmbiidDevin Booker
Tyrese Haliburton
Anthony Edwards
Jrue Holiday
Bam Adebayo
Anthony Davis
Kawhi Leonard
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Poised Celtics dismantle Heat and use perfect playoff recipe: Jaylen Brown, Kristaps Porziņģis, Jayson Tatum and the rest of the Celtics show they have no ...
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NBA Athletes signed to Gatorade: Michael JordanJayson TatumKarl-Anthony TownsZion Williamson
Damian Lillard
Jaden Ivey
And now Luka Doncic 🔥
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Brian Scalabrine thinks the Heat and Caleb Martin tried to take out Jayson Tatum"Erik Spoelstra called a timeout with a 1:30 left down by 16 ... Show more @NBCSCeltics
Jayson Tatum's first career playoff triple-double keys the Celtics' wire-to-wire Game 1 victory ☘️
◽️ 23 PTS◽️ 10 REB
◽️ 10 AST
“If the roles were reversed no one would be calling it a Code Red.”
- Caleb Martin on fouling Jayson Tatum(Via @WillManso )
"Guys that we want shooting the ball was hitting them and we couldn’t get them to miss. We thought they were decent closeouts ... Show more @JaredWeissNBA
The NBA will NOT upgrade Caleb Martin's foul on Jayson Tatum to a flagrant or suspension, per @GwashburnGlobe
141 NBA players voted for who they think should win MVP:
41.8%: Nikola Jokic
36.9%: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander9.9%: Luka Doncic4.3%: Jayson Tatum
1 ... Show more @TheAthletic
Miami steals one in Boston.
The Heat made 23 three-pointers in Game 2.
Series tied 1-1.@MiamiHEAT | #NBAPlayoffs
Bill Simmons defends Caleb Martin’s foul on Jayson Tatum“I thought he got shoved from behind by Jrue Holiday, which everyone missed ... Show more
Miami is up 10 points. 👀🔥
18/31 from three.
Oshae Brissett sends a message to Heat fans
“See you guys on Sunday. Keep chanting 'We want Celtics.' We will continue this conversation after the first round ... Show more @AdamTaylorNBA
Jayson Tatum already has more career playoff points than players like…
Bob Pettit
George Gervin
David Robinson
Moses Malone
Elvin HayesGary PaytonAllen ... Show more
Was this play by Miami's Caleb Martin on Jayson Tatum in the closing moments of Game 1 dirty?Celtics' broadcaster Brian Scalabrine didn't like the lead-up to ... Show more @NBCSCeltics t.co/8QaVRk9aHm
Payton Pritchard says he didn’t have a problem with Caleb Martin’s foul on Jayson Tatum “I think we like that. I think that was a joy to watch ... Show more @JaredWeissNBA
Paul Reed says he wanted to play the Knicks instead of the Celtics“We wanted the Knicks matchup, that's the easier team.” 👀
(Via @RunItBackFDTV )
Paul Pierce says Jayson Tatum is the best American born player in the NBA
“I truly believe [Tatum] will be the face of the league ... Show more @allthesmokeprod
Paul Pierce doesn’t think Kawhi Leonard is as skilled as Jayson Tatum“Kawhi is not the offensive player Jayson is”
(🎥 @allthesmokeprod / h/t @TheWestbrookEra )
The top 10 finishers in O-LEBRON for the 2023-24 season among forwards
1. Giannis Antetokounmpo
2. Jayson Tatum
3. LeBron James
4. Lauri Markkanen5 ... Show more
“ Klay is going to draw interest around the league.He’s gonna want a fair salary. I can tell you for sure, both sides took note of that Jrue Holiday extension ... Show more @BasketballOnX
Defending Damian Lillard: How can Pacers slow down the Bucks star?: "They’re a very different team when we played them earlier in the year," says Aaron Nesmith ...
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Quick Glance: Dominance of Damian Lillard Leads Milwaukee Bucks to Victory over Pacers
- In the absence of Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard led the Milwaukee Bucks to a convincing 109-94 victory over the Indiana Pacers.
- Lillard scored a total of 35 points, with 19 points in the first quarter alone, giving the Bucks a comfortable 69-42 lead.
- Although his scoring pace slowed down in the second half, Lillard secured the win and received praise from NBA fans for his performance.
- The Milwaukee Bucks have now taken control of the series, even without Antetokounmpo, giving hope for a strong playoff run when he returns.
“He complains on virtually every non-call. Almost every time he misses a shot, he’s upset with the officials.”
- @realStanVG on Jayson Tatum
Bobby Portis on trade rumors:
“Excuse my French, that’s my guy, I love competing against him... but I shouldn’t get traded for Grant Williams ... Show more @ShamsCharania
Jayson Tatum’s trainer, Drew Hanlen, says Jayson Tatum is clutch“It you look at Jayson over the last five years, I think he has one of the best clutch ... Show more
Boston Celtics Agree to Massive Extension With All-Star Guard: The 62-17 Boston Celtics, who own the best record in the Eastern Conference by a significant ...
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Quick Glance: Celtics Extend Contract with Jrue Holiday for $135 Million over 4 Years: Sources
- The Celtics reached an agreement on Wednesday with guard Jrue Holiday for a four-year, $135 million contract extension, as confirmed by league sources. The news of the deal was initially reported by ESPN. Holiday was part of the trade last offseason where the Bucks traded him to the Celtics in exchange for players and two first-round picks. Prior to that, the Blazers acquired Holiday in a three-team deal involving player exchanges. Holiday, aged 33, boasts a two-time NBA All-Star and three-time NBA All-Defensive First Team accolades. He clinched an NBA championship with the Bucks in 2021. Throughout the 2023-24 season, Holiday is averaging 12.5 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 4.9 assists per game.
- Once again, the Celtics successfully negotiated a significant offseason addition into accepting a reduction in salary for an extension. Al Horford agreed to a two-year, $60 million extension following his trade to Boston in the summer, and now Holiday will forego his $37.4 million player option to kickstart an extension beginning at approximately $30 million annually. This extension provides Holiday with security well into his late 30s, while also retaining a player option post the potential salary spike from the next TV deal. Holiday promptly assumed the role of the team's defensive leader upon arriving in Boston. His adaptability and leadership in coordinating the team's defensive schemes contributed to Boston achieving the league's second-best defensive rating.
- Assessing the Deal
- Recommended Reading
The Celtics honored longtime play-by-play announcer Mike Gorman, whose 43-year tenure as the voice of the Celtics ends at the end of the season.
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For the fourth time in five seasons, familiar foes will face each other in the NBA playoffs 😯Boston Celtics 🆚 Miami Heat
“You have to say to yourself, ‘What the hell is going on when those guys play at home?’”
Chuck on the Celtics' struggles at home in the playoffs
"He has to go out there and stand on business." 😤 @KendrickPerkins on what he wants to see from Jayson Tatum this postseason 🍿
Draymond Green agrees that the Knicks are an easier opponent than the Celtics and believes that Philadelphia will defeat them; he also thinks the Heat would ... Show more @TheVolumeSports @JDSportsTalkNY
Final 23-24 NBA Regular Season Net Rating:
1. Boston Celtics: 11.6
2. Oklahoma City Thunder: 7.4
3. Minnesota Timberwolves: 6.6
4. Denver Nuggets: 5.4
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Ten-Year NBA Net Rating Rankings (Infographics For All 30 Teams): The Celtics finished in the top spot in Net Rating for the second straight season ...
basketball.realgm.com/analysis/275359/Ten-Year-NBA-Net-Rating-Rankings-Infographics-For-All-30-Teams
2024 NBA playoff predictions: Celtics-Nuggets for the title, early West upsets and more
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Dalano Banton on his time with the Celtics:
“I was just marinating there with a great team.”
(via @JaredWeissNBA )
Hornets interviewing JJ Redick for head-coaching job: Sources: NBA assistants have also interviewed for the job, including Boston Celtics assistant coach Charles ...
theathletic.com/5437277/2024/04/22/jj-redick-interview-hornets/
The top 10 finishers in LEBRON WAR for the 2023-24 season
1. Nikola Jokic 15.3
2. Luka Doncic 14.0
3. Giannis 13.8
4. SGA 12.1
5. Anthony Davis 11.9
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Why NBA players aren’t picking Celtics to win the title — but Paul Pierce as the GOAT?
theathletic.com/5435975/2024/04/22/celtics-nba-player-poll-paul-pierce/
Celtics ready to apply learned lessons in Round 1 ‘war’ versus Miami Heat: The Celtics will welcome the Heat for a Game 1 tip-off at 1 p.m. Sunday inside TD ...
bostonherald.com/2024/04/20/celtics-ready-to-apply-learned-lessons-in-round-1-war-versus-miami-heat/
The top 10 finishers in D-LEBRON for the 2023-24 season among guards
1. Alex Caruso
2. Jalen Suggs
3. Dyson Daniels
4. Derrick White
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Celtics lose way as Heat even series by 111-101 final, and other observations from Game 2
bostonglobe.com/2024/04/24/sports/celtics-heat-game-2-playoffs/
BREAKING: After arriving in a blockbuster offseason trade, Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday has agreed on a four-year, $135 million contract extension ... Show more @GlushonSM
ESPN Sources: Houston Rockets GM Rafael Stone and assistant GM Eli Witus signed multi-year contract extensions earlier this season ... Show more
The Celtics win Game 1 at TD Garden ☘️
Tatum: 23 PTS | 10 REB | 10 AST
White: 20 PTS | 4 3PM
Porziņģis: 18 PTS | 4 3PM
Brown: 17 PTS | 8 REB
2024 NBA playoff predictions: Celtics-Nuggets for the title, early West upsets and more
theathletic.com/5427893/2024/04/19/nba-playoff-predictions-nuggets-celtics-hollinger/
TD Garden crowd in full throat as Celtics went full throttle to beat Heat, 114-91
bostonglobe.com/2024/04/21/sports/celtics-heat-td-garden-playoffs/
Can the Celtics win their 18th NBA championship this postseason? 🤔 @KendrickPerkins and @RealMikeWilbon debate the Celtics' biggest challenges for the title 🏆
2024 NBA Playoff Capsules (First Round): Previewing Knicks/Sixers, Bucks/Pacers, Cavs/Magic, Celtics/Heat, Nuggets/Lakers, Wolves/Suns and Clippers/Mavericks.
basketball.realgm.com/analysis/275389/2024-NBA-Playoff-Capsules-First-Round
Quick Glance: Rudy Gobert Fined $100K for Inappropriate Gestures Toward Refs
- Following Rudy Gobert's money gesture towards the referees in the fourth quarter and his public criticism of the officiating, the NBA imposed a $100,000 fine on the Minnesota Timberwolves center.
- Gobert's actions on the court may have had more significant consequences than just the monetary penalty. His technical foul allowed Cavaliers guard Darius Garland to sink a crucial free throw, tying the score and leading the game into overtime.
The top 10 F/C in C&S 3PT%
1. Joe Ingles2. Paul George3. Kevin Durant4. Michael Porter Jr.
5. Al Horford
6. Karl-Anthony Towns
7. Aaron Nesmith
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The Celtics defense has been a wall. How would scouts and coaches attack it?: The Athletic's polled scouts and coaches on their gameplan for how to attack the ...
theathletic.com/5430046/2024/04/20/celtics-defense-playoffs-joe-mazzulla/
|~0~| has released its Final MVP Ladder:
1. Nikola Jokic
2. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander3. Luka Doncic
4. Giannis Antetokounmpo5. Jayson Tatum
6 ... Show more
2024 NBA Playoff Predictions: Is a Nuggets-Celtics Finals Ahead?: Which top seed could go down early? Who will ultimately make the Finals? And which star could ...
theringer.com/2024/4/20/24135585/nba-playoff-predictions-2024-first-round-matchups-preview
2024 NBA Playoffs: Biggest Questions of the First Round: Do the new Lakers have a shot against the Nuggets? Can the Pacers beat the Giannis-less Bucks? And how ...
theringer.com/nba/2024/4/19/24134428/nba-playoffs-preview-first-round-celtics-nuggets-lakers
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