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Boston Celtics Daily Links 6/1/23
Paul Pierce vs Lakers 12/25/08 | Set Number: X81654 TK1 R8 F75 All the Celtics news you need in one convenient place. Herald Celtics will do ‘soul searching’ this offseason after alarming patterns led to playoff exit OBF: Winter teams left out in cold, Celtics, Bruins dreams dashed Globe The Celtics should give Jaylen Brown the super-max extension How did two No. 8 seeds get here, and other major talking points about the NBA and NHL finals Brad Stevens reveals his thoughts on Jaylen Brown, Grant Williams Everything the Celtics do this offseason should be...
NESN.com Jun 1, 2023
Celtics’ Brad Stevens Gives Outlook On Grant Williams, Payton Pritchard
The Celtics face a potentially pivotal offseason after falling short in their quest for an NBA championship. President of basketball operations Brad Stevens held a news conference Thursday to assess Boston’s Game 7 loss to the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference finals and to give an early outlook on the offseason to come. Grant […] The post Celtics’ Brad Stevens Gives Outlook On Grant Williams, Payton Pritchard appeared first on NESN.com.
ClutchPoints May 29, 2023
Celtics big Grant Williams issues final message heading into Game 7 vs. Heat
After starting out in an 0-3 hole during this year’s Eastern Conference Finals, the Boston Celtics have clawed their way back into the series and, now, are heading into a winner-take-all Game 7 against the Miami Heat Monday evening. Though the shamrocks have exhausted virtually all their energy and efforts to simply stave off elimination […] The post Celtics big Grant Williams issues final message heading into Game 7 vs. Heat appeared first on ClutchPoints.
CelticsBlog May 26, 2023
Two down, two to go: 10 Takeaways from Celtics-Heat Game 5
Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports Boston again controlled the game and rolled to keep their season alive and headed back to Miami 1. Win one to play one more. That’s the focus for the Boston Celtics. We said it before: Boston can’t win four straight games in one night. They have to do it game by game. In Games 4 and 5, the Celtics have stayed focused and handled the Miami Heat with relative ease. This one was a true team effort. Four different Celtics had 21 or more points. Al Horford got on the boards for a game-high 11 rebounds. Rob Williams and Grant Williams...
ClutchPoints May 26, 2023
‘Ouch’: Grant Williams gets spanking from Celtics teammates during live interview
On their quest to defy history against the Miami Heat, the Boston Celtics are trying to enjoy the ride after facing earlier adversity. None come as goofy and loved by the team as Grant Williams. Much like his nickname, Batman, he lives a double life as a good role player in-game and a chemistry builder […] The post ‘Ouch’: Grant Williams gets spanking from Celtics teammates during live interview appeared first on ClutchPoints.
NESN.com May 26, 2023
Grant Williams Says Celtics ‘Have To Play Harder’ To Beat Heat
The Boston Celtics not only avoided elimination, but they also did it by dominating the Miami Heat in Game 5 on Thursday night. From the opening tip off, the Celtics took Miami out of their rhythm and set the tone, according to Boston forward Grant Williams. “Physicality on the defensive end from the start,” Williams […] The post Grant Williams Says Celtics ‘Have To Play Harder’ To Beat Heat appeared first on NESN.com.
NESN.com May 25, 2023
Kendrick Perkins Makes Grant Williams Prediction Amid Celtics’ Playoff Run
Grant Williams continuing to play well for the Celtics in the 2023 NBA playoffs could yield a twofold impact. For starters, more productive outings from Williams could help Boston keep marching closer to a championship. And on a personal note, the 24-year-old could set himself up for a nice payday by playing well on the […] The post Kendrick Perkins Makes Grant Williams Prediction Amid Celtics’ Playoff Run appeared first on NESN.com.
CelticsBlog May 24, 2023
The Celtics need to follow Grant Williams’ lead
Photo by David Dow/NBAE via In a series where intensity has been a problem, it’s time for Boston to heed Williams’ call. Last postseason, Grant Williams was a regular face in the Boston Celtics rotation and even won them Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. This postseason, he’s picked up five DNPs and has only cracked the 20-minute mark five times in 17 total games. It’s a complete 180 that’s proving to have been the wrong decision. With their season on the line, Williams stepped into a large role in Boston’s Game 4 contest against the Miami Heat....
CelticsBlog May 24, 2023
Boston Celtics Daily Links 5/24/23
Jayson Tatum vs Heat 5/23/23 | Photo by Issac Baldizon/NBAE via All the Celtics news you need in one convenient place. Herald Marcus Smart denies report that Celtics still impacted by Ime Udoka’s dismissal Celtics live to see another day, pull away from Heat for Game 4 victory How Celtics stuck together after a humiliating Game 3 loss to keep their season alive Celtics produce ‘best’ defensive game to avoid being swept by Heat: ‘That’s what we have to do’ Globe Grant Williams let his play do the talking in Celtics’ Game 4 win An off-day meeting...
ClutchPoints May 24, 2023
Celtics’ Jaylen Brown gushes over Grant Williams’ monumental Game 4 impact vs. Heat
Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams caught a lot of flak for providing the Miami Heat with unnecessary ammo in Game 2, yet in a must-win Game 4 he ignored the outside noise and did his job. After going down 3-0 in the Eastern Conference Finals, the Celtics finally responded with a 116-99 win on Tuesday […] The post Celtics’ Jaylen Brown gushes over Grant Williams’ monumental Game 4 impact vs. Heat appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints May 24, 2023
Celtics big Grant Williams reveals key to Boston not blowing leads
The Boston Celtics managed to claim their first win of this year’s Eastern Conference Finals Tuesday night and, as a result, staved off a series sweep. After coming off easily their worst showing of the postseason, the C’s managed to put an end to Miami’s offensive escapades that saw them coming into Game 4 sporting […] The post Celtics big Grant Williams reveals key to Boston not blowing leads appeared first on ClutchPoints.
CelticsBlog May 24, 2023
Jaylen Brown: “we want to come back to Miami”
Photo by Megan Briggs/ The All-NBA forward didn’t fill up the box score, but his defense on Jimmy Butler in the 4th and leadership heading into Game 4 made all the difference. The headline of the night will be the Celtics grabbing Game 4 in a 116-99 blowout in Miami to avoid a sweep in the Eastern Conference Finals. Below the fold will be Jayson Tatum’s 33-11-7 MVP performance to stave off elimination. Page 2 will highlight Boston’s 18-of-45 from behind the arc, including Grant Williams hitting four of his six three-point attempts and stellar defense against...
NESN.com May 24, 2023
Grant Williams Proved To Be ‘Tremendous Asset’ For Celtics In Game 4 Vs. Heat
Grant Williams has rummaged for playing time throughout the playoffs for the Boston Celtics, but when called upon in a pressure-filled do-or-die Game 4 against the Miami Heat, he delivered and proved to be ready. Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla leaned on Williams, who became Boston’s scapegoat in the eyes of many after challenging Heat […] The post Grant Williams Proved To Be ‘Tremendous Asset’ For Celtics In Game 4 Vs. Heat appeared first on NESN.com.
ClutchPoints May 22, 2023
Heat’s Jimmy Butler calls out Grant Williams, Celtics in latest IG troll job
Another NBA Playoffs win, another spicy Instagram post from Miami Heat superstar Jimmy Butler, who is as much having his way with the Boston Celtics on social media as his team is on the court. The Heat dismantled the Celtics on Sunday night, pushing them to the brink of elimination with a definitive 128-102 win […] The post Heat’s Jimmy Butler calls out Grant Williams, Celtics in latest IG troll job appeared first on ClutchPoints.
CelticsBlog May 20, 2023
Grant Williams is not to blame for the Celtics’ Game 2 loss vs. Heat
Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via He’s going to catch the heat, but Boston’s Game 2 loss was not Williams’ fault. One Google search for “Boston Celtics” will see your screen flooded with images of Grant Williams and Jimmy Butler. Williams talked trash to the Miami Heat superstar, who proceeded to attack the Celtics forward every chance he got. Things got heated, and Miami went on a massive run to end the game. Now, the narrative in the national media is centered around how Williams fueled Butler and the Heat. And while Williams absolutely deserves some blame...
