CelticsBlog Jan 17, 2019
Boston finds a winning formula and 9 other takeaways from Celtics/Raptors
Role players, reserves and a big dose of Kyrie to close it is a recipe for wins for Boston 1. Well... that’s more like it! It wasn’t the start to the game Boston wanted, and it got a bit bumpy in the second half, but overall this was a winning formula for the Celtics. The role players did their thing, the bench infused a ton of energy and turned the game around and then Kyrie Irving closed it out. In addition, Brad Stevens seemed to have the nine players he trusts most available to him: Irving, Marcus Smart, Jayson Tatum, Marcus Morris and Al Horford to open the game, with Terry...
ClutchPoints Jan 17, 2019
Celtics’ Jayson Tatum trolls Al Horford with 10-year challenge
Circulating social media for the past week or so has been the 10-year challenge. It involves posting one picture of yourself 10 years ago and then one from this year. It’s sort of a “glow-up” post, but it’s more focused on the actual amount of years rather than the actual growth of the person Jayson […] The post Celtics’ Jayson Tatum trolls Al Horford with 10-year challenge appeared first on ClutchPoints.
CelticsBlog Jan 17, 2019
Rozier, Baynes lead bench charge vs. Raptors
Kyrie Irving was incredible, Gordon Hayward was the leading scorer on the 2nd unit, but it was Terry Rozier and the return of Aron Baynes that fueled the Celtics. Kyrie Irving will rightly steal all the headlines this morning. He was unbelievably in last night’s win against the Raptors, both as a clutch scorer (10 points in the 4th quarter) and as a distributor (18 assists). The vets Gordon Hayward and Al Horford looked like All Stars next to him, but it was the contributions of two somewhat forgotten “role players” that helped set the tone for arguably Boston’s biggest win of the...
ClutchPoints Jan 16, 2019
Video: Celtics’ Al Horford stares down Raptors’ Serge Ibaka after massive poster slam
Boston Celtics center Al Horford came off a fast break with some serious thunder on forward Serge Ibaka and the Toronto Raptors late in the third quarter of an Eastern Conference battle. Al Horford gets the dunk + stare down on Ibaka
ClutchPoints Jan 16, 2019
Celtics star Kyrie Irving dishes career-high 18 assists in win over Raptors
On Wednesday against the Toronto Raptors, Kyrie Irving had a huge game. He set a new career high in assists and completely dominated for the Boston Celtics. Al Horford contributed 24 points with seven rebounds, and Jason Tatum had 16 points with 10 rebounds on the game. Irving came out in this game and set the […] The post Celtics star Kyrie Irving dishes career-high 18 assists in win over Raptors appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Jan 15, 2019
Video: Bucks’ Brook Lopez has hilarious reaction to Hassan Whiteside’s missed free throw
Boston Celtics big man Al Horford now has competition for the funniest missed free-throw reaction, as Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez topped Horford’s free-throw flinch on Tuesday at home against the Miami Heat after Hassan Whiteside missed a foul shot. Brook Lopez is scared of Hassan Whitesides brick
ClutchPoints Jan 12, 2019
Al Horford calls out Celtics for not playing hard all the time
The Boston Celtics suffered their second consecutive defeat when they failed to execute in the final seconds, allowing the Orlando Magic to escape with a 105-103 victory. After the game, veteran forward Al Horford pointed out the team’s inconsistent play throughout the season. Al Horford: We play hard at times. I dont know if we […] The post Al Horford calls out Celtics for not playing hard all the time appeared first on ClutchPoints.
CelticsBlog Jan 10, 2019
How Jayson Tatum got his groove back
The Celtics’ second-year star broke out of his slump in a big way on Wednesday against the Pacers. The Celtics scored one of their most impressive victories of the season on Wednesday night, absolutely dominating the Indiana Pacers (formerly winners of seven of their last eight games) by a whopping 27 points. It was the kind of win that generates a nearly endless list of positives — Marcus Morris providing an exceptionally efficient 22 points, Jaylen Brown calmly pouring in 22 of his own while playing the most minutes on the team, Kyrie Irving and Al Horford essentially having a night...
CelticsBlog Jan 10, 2019
Links & Quotes: Where Jaylen Brown played pretty good again
Lots of good stuff on Jaylen Brown’s good recent play. That’s good to see. Good thing I didn’t say “great.” (via Steve Bulpett) “You know, we’re not on a good team, we’re on a great one. We have the talent to be great. So it’s a tough adjustment for any young player, especially coming in and they have expectations, but Jaylen’s doing a great job of just taking it all in and really just adjusting as much as he can and learning from all of the veterans ahead of him.” Al Horford remains on a minutes restriction for precautionary reasons. (via Scott Souza) “It’s more...
ClutchPoints Jan 9, 2019
Celtics coach Brad Stevens wants to play Al Horford ‘within 27, 28 minutes’ range
Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens wants All-Star center Al Horford to be healthy and fresh for the playoffs, which is why he and the organization are trying to play Horford withing a 27-28 minutes range. Horford missed seven games in a row in December due to soreness in his left knee. The veteran big […] The post Celtics coach Brad Stevens wants to play Al Horford ‘within 27, 28 minutes’ range appeared first on ClutchPoints.
NESN.com Jan 9, 2019
Brad Stevens Reveals How Celtics Plan To Keep Al Horford Fresh Going Forward
BOSTON — The Boston Celtics are taking the appropriate steps to ensure Al Horford is healthy and ready to go... Read More »
CelticsBlog Jan 8, 2019
Celtics dish out season’s best 37 assists vs. Nets
Boston’s balanced attack was the NBA’s second best offense in December. The Celtics have dished out at least 30 assists in each of their last four games, including a season-leading 37 (on 47 made field goals) against the Nets last night. Even when Brooklyn occasionally threw out a zone defense, Boston was able to cut them up with off ball movement and crisp passing. The Celtics’ offensive attack wasn’t centered around a single player either. Kyrie Irving, Jayson Tatum, Al Horford, and Marcus Smart all had at least four assists with Jaylen Brown and Terry Rozier dishing out four...
ClutchPoints Jan 8, 2019
Video: Celtics’ Al Horford reminds Guerschon Yabusele to take warmer off before entering court
Before the Boston Celtics could face off against the Brooklyn Nets at home, Al Horford had to remind his own teammate Guerschon Yabusele to take off his warmer — a little too excited for his own good. Every team needs a vet like Al Horford
NESN.com Jan 7, 2019
Watch Guerschon Yabusele Hilariously Forget To Remove Celtics Warm-Up Jersey
Al Horford always has his teammates backs, and he further proved that Monday night at TD Garden when he not... Read More »
NetsDaily Jan 7, 2019
Brooklyn Nets at Boston Celtics Live Game Thread: Hey, why not, right?
WHO: Brooklyn NetsB (20-21) at (20-21) at Boston Celtics (23-15) WHAT: A Nets are dealing with a TON of injuries, while the Celtics are finally getting healthy. The good news, though, is that the Nets are one of (or, the) hottest teams in the NBA right now. Maybe? Possibly? WHERE: TD Garden, Boston, MA WHEN: 7:30 p.m. EST HOW: YES, NBCSB; NBA League Pass THE STORY: Game Preview The Celtics have one of the deepest rosters in the league. Kyrie Irving, Jayson Tatum, Al Horford, Jaylen Brown, Gordon Hayward, Marcus Smart, Terry Rozier. It’s kind of wild. Basically every guy they pull off...
