NESN.com Jun 7, 2023
Could Forgotten Celtics Draft Pick Be Ready To Make NBA Jump?
The Boston Celtics are one of the deepest teams in the NBA when it comes to the guard position. Though he was named second-team All-NBA as a forward, Jaylen Brown headlined Boston’s guard group by playing 38% of his minutes at two guard and turning in the best scoring season of his career. Marcus Smart […] The post Could Forgotten Celtics Draft Pick Be Ready To Make NBA Jump? appeared first on NESN.com.
NESN.com Jun 1, 2023
Celtics Rumors: Area Of ‘Key Disagreement’ Between Joe Mazzulla, Players
The reactions from Celtics players when head coach Joe Mazzulla went back to Boston’s defensive-minded, double-big lineup during the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Philadelphia 76ers were notable. “I was ecstatic about (the change),” Marcus Smart told reporters after the series-extending Game 6 win in Philadelphia. Fast-forward two weeks later and Malcolm Brogdon’s brutally honest assessment […] The post Celtics Rumors: Area Of ‘Key Disagreement’ Between Joe Mazzulla, Players appeared first on NESN.com.
ClutchPoints May 30, 2023
Celtics guard Marcus Smart reveals painful reality of Jayson Tatum’s early injury in Game 7
Every single year, it seems like the playoffs devolves from a battle between some of the best teams in the NBA to a war of attrition. The Miami Heat, in particular, know this all too well, as they lost Tyler Herro and Victor Oladipo to injuries in this postseason run alone. Meanwhile, the Boston Celtics, […] The post Celtics guard Marcus Smart reveals painful reality of Jayson Tatum’s early injury in Game 7 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints May 29, 2023
Celtics guard Marcus Smart reveals his favorite Game 7 ahead of Heat matchup
Marcus Smart has played in a lot of Game 7s. In fact, so have most of the Boston Celtics starting lineup. Of all active players in the NBA, Al Horford has the most Game 7 wins with seven, while Jaylen Brown and Marcus Smart sit in a tie for second with LeBron James with six. […] The post Celtics guard Marcus Smart reveals his favorite Game 7 ahead of Heat matchup appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints May 29, 2023
Celtics’ Marcus Smart sends message before Game 7 vs. Heat
It is still difficult to believe that Marcus Smart and the Boston Celtics are about to play Game 7 of the 2023 NBA Eastern Conference Finals despite going down 0-3 in the series against the Miami Heat. But that’s where the Celtics are and they definitely are going to go all out as they look […] The post Celtics’ Marcus Smart sends message before Game 7 vs. Heat appeared first on ClutchPoints.
NESN.com May 29, 2023
Paul Pierce Couldn’t Contain Excitement After Celtics’ Game 6 Win
Celtics fans all over surely were going berserk at the end of Saturday night’s game at Kaseya Center. Paul Pierce definitely was. Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals provided arguably the most exciting win of the season for Boston to date. The C’s appeared to be bound for summer vacation when Marcus Smart rimmed […] The post Paul Pierce Couldn’t Contain Excitement After Celtics’ Game 6 Win appeared first on NESN.com.
CelticsBlog May 28, 2023
Derrick White saves the Celtics’ season: ‘I’m still in disbelief — that s*** was crazy’
Photo by Megan Briggs/ When all hope was lost, White swooped in and kept the Celtics alive. “I’ll tell you one thing, man, if you don’t know who D-White is, you know who he is now,” said Marcus Smart. With their backs against the wall on Saturday night, the Boston Celtics crumbled. They slowly choked away a double-digit lead over the last 4:56 of the game. And with three seconds left on the clock, they found themselves down one to the Miami Heat. That’s when Derrick White came to the rescue. Boston inbounded the ball, Smart threw up a heave, and after the ball...
NESN.com May 28, 2023
This Lesson Helped Celtics Earn Last-Second Game 6 Win Over Heat
Had it not been for a heads-up choice by Marcus Smart on Sunday night, the Celtics’ season might be over. Trailing by one with three seconds left in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals, Boston had one final possession to keep its NBA championship dreams alive. An inbound pass went to Smart, who immediately […] The post This Lesson Helped Celtics Earn Last-Second Game 6 Win Over Heat appeared first on NESN.com.
ClutchPoints May 28, 2023
Derrick White’s dad sent 4-word tweet after his son became Celtics’ Game 6 hero
Boston Celtics guard Derrick White has the entire NBA world in a frenzy after his game-winning buzzer beater to force a Game 7 against the Miami Heat, and his dad loves it. With 3.0 seconds left on the clock, the 28-year old inbounds it to Marcus Smart, who immediately chucks a three. It misses, but […] The post Derrick White’s dad sent 4-word tweet after his son became Celtics’ Game 6 hero appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints May 28, 2023
Celtics star Marcus Smart wants you to put more respect in Derrick White’s name after Game 6 heroics vs Heat
Derrick White made headlines on Saturday night after he saved the season for the Boston Celtics in their Game 6 encounter against the Miami Heat. With their entire playoff run on the line, White came up big for the Celtics, tipping in what turned out to be a game-winning shot at the buzzer. After the […] The post Celtics star Marcus Smart wants you to put more respect in Derrick White’s name after Game 6 heroics vs Heat appeared first on ClutchPoints.
NESN.com May 28, 2023
Derrick White ‘Just Happy’ Celtics Won, Looking Toward Game 7
The Miami Heat were less than a second away from heading to the NBA Finals until Celtics guard Derrick White managed to convert a putback as time expired, giving Boston the 104-103 win to force a winner-take-all Game 7. The play started with White, who inbounded the ball to Marcus Smart and ended with White […] The post Derrick White ‘Just Happy’ Celtics Won, Looking Toward Game 7 appeared first on NESN.com.
NESN.com May 27, 2023
‘We Got Blessed’: Celtics, NBA World Reacts To Game 6’s Insane Ending
The Eastern Conference finals is headed to Game 7. If you’re happy about that, thank Celtics guard Derrick White. Boston looked dead in the water, trailing the Miami Heat, 103-102, with just three seconds remaining in regulation of Game 6. They looked like they had already washed up on the shore when Marcus Smart rimmed […] The post ‘We Got Blessed’: Celtics, NBA World Reacts To Game 6’s Insane Ending appeared first on NESN.com.
NESN.com May 27, 2023
Watch Celtics’ Derrick White Hit Improbable Buzzer-Beater To Force Game 7
The season looked over for the Boston Celtics when Marcus Smart’s last-second, desperation 3-pointer rimmed in and out. But then guard Derrick White came flying in to the rescue. White crashed the offensive glass and got a put-back attempt off that fell through the net as time expired to lift the Celtics to a stunning […] The post Watch Celtics’ Derrick White Hit Improbable Buzzer-Beater To Force Game 7 appeared first on NESN.com.
ClutchPoints May 27, 2023
Marcus Smart reveals Celtics’ topgolf secret that fueled 2 straight wins vs. Heat
With their backs against the wall, Marcus Smart needed to find a way that would keep the Boston Celtics in high spirits despite being down 3-0 to the Miami Heat in this year’s Western Conference Finals. The Celtics were at their lowest point, and Smart said that the team was “confused and frustrated.” That’s when […] The post Marcus Smart reveals Celtics’ topgolf secret that fueled 2 straight wins vs. Heat appeared first on ClutchPoints.
CelticsBlog May 27, 2023
Boston Celtics Daily Links 5/27/23
Marcus Smart vs Heat 5/25/23 | Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via All the Celtics news you need in one convenient place. Herald OBF: Celtics can make Game 6 extremely special Through the lens: A do-or-die performance lifts the Garden Globe Watch: Bob Ryan and Tara Sullivan chat about Celtics, Patriots, and more on Boston Globe Today Celtics embracing an unprecedented NBA comeback because ‘it’s the only choice we have’ Bronny may be on the horizon, but LeBron James is 38 after all Celtics Green Preview: Boston Celtics (2-3) at Miami Heat (3-2) ECF...
