CelticsBlog 2 hours ago
Give me your lunch money: a new Celtics mentality
Photo by Brian Fluharty/ The Celtics have registered 20 steals in their last two games. During their developmental years, this Boston Celtics core found out how debilitating and momentum-shifting turnovers can be. One moment, you’re riding the crest of a wave, controlling every aspect of the game; then, in the blink of an eye, the tides turn. When facing the Golden State Warriors in last season’s NBA Finals, the Celtics were once again reminded of the impact ill-timed turnovers can cause and how over the course of a series, it can feel like death by a thousand...
CelticsBlog 4 hours ago
Flipping the switch
Paul Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports As they ramp up for the playoffs, can the Celtics regain their form as a true top of the line championship contender? The Celtics entered the season coming off an impressive Finals run and having added Malcolm Brogdon to an already deep, accomplished, in-their-prime core. After blistering the rest of the league to the tune of a 21-5 (.808) start to the season, the Celtics were rightfully anointed as legitimate high-end contenders to bring home this year’s Larry O’Brien trophy. For the first two months of the season, they looked like...
CelticsBlog Mar 25, 2023
Boston Celtics Daily Links 3/25/23
Jayson Tatum vs Pacers 3/24/23 | Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via All the Celtics news you need in one convenient place. Herald Celtics’ Robert Williams discusses recent hamstring injury, potential bench role as playoffs near Jayson Tatum’s 34 power Celtics in 120-95 blowout of Indiana Jayson Tatum details Jaylen Brown call amid Kevin Durant trade rumors last summer Globe 8 takeaways as Celtics blow out Pacers in return to TD Garden What Jayson Tatum said to reassure Jaylen Brown amid trade rumors Grant Williams, Sam Hauser can’t get enough basketball,...
CelticsBlog Mar 25, 2023
The Robert Williams effect
Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via For three weeks, the Celtics didn’t look like themselves. And then #44 came back. Sporting a bulky knee brace around his left knee and a man of few words, you wouldn’t think that Robert Williams was such an integral part of the Boston Celtics at their best. His stat line of 4 points, 8 rebounds, 3 steals, and 3 blocks belie his overwhelming influence in a 120-95 win over the Indiana Pacers on Friday night. His humble postgame interview doesn’t exactly scream, “this is the most important player on the team”: "It was good...
CelticsBlog Mar 25, 2023
Finding themselves again: 10 Takeaways from Celtics-Pacers
Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Boston rolled over Indiana, as they Celtics are starting to look like the Celtics again 1. This was another complete victory for the Boston Celtics. In their own words, they played the right way and did it all the way through the end of the game. Much like earlier this season, when the team went through a rough patch and bounced back with some really good basketball, it seems we’re seeing a redux now. For a change, these Takeaways aren’t going to focus on Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown. That may seem an odd decision in a game...
NESN.com Mar 24, 2023
Jaylen Brown Reveals ‘Key’ To Celtics Success Down Stretch
The Celtics are starting to find their groove down the home stretch. Boston has won four of its last five games, capping off the strong stretch with a dominant showing over the Indiana Pacers at TD Garden on Friday night. If they hope to catch up to the Milwaukee Bucks for the Eastern Conference’s No. […] The post Jaylen Brown Reveals ‘Key’ To Celtics Success Down Stretch appeared first on NESN.com.
NESN.com Mar 24, 2023
Coming Off Bench, Celtics’ Robert Williams Happy With Results
In just his second game back from injury, Celtics center Robert Williams III was instrumental in helping Boston beat the Indiana Pacers 120-95 on Friday night. Coming off the bench, Williams had eight rebounds, three steals and three blocks to go with his four points. “I just know that’s what my team looks forward to […] The post Coming Off Bench, Celtics’ Robert Williams Happy With Results appeared first on NESN.com.
NESN.com Mar 24, 2023
Celtics’ Jayson Tatum Gives Case To Win NBA Scoring Title
There isn’t a single player in the NBA to have scored more points in 2023 than Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum. Somehow, he’s still a long shot to win the NBA scoring title. How? Let us explain. The NBA recognizes its scoring champion as the player who averages the most points per game throughout an […] The post Celtics’ Jayson Tatum Gives Case To Win NBA Scoring Title appeared first on NESN.com.
CelticsBlog Mar 24, 2023
Boston Celtics outmatch Indiana Pacers, score second consecutive blowout win, 120-95
Photo by Brian Fluharty/ The Celtics took control in the second half and picked up a comfortable win over the Pacers It didn’t always look pretty, but the Boston Celtics finished off their six-game road trip with a 4-2 record, including a 23-point win over the playoff-bound Sacramento Kings. On Friday evening, they returned home to the TD Garden looking to build momentum on their homecourt, and for a night, they did exactly that. Bolstered by a flurry of three-pointers, the Celtics jumped on the Indiana Pacers in the second half, and scored a blowout 120-95...
NESN.com Mar 24, 2023
Celtics Wrap: Boston Plays To Script, Crushes Scrappy Pacers
The Boston Celtics defeated the Indiana Pacers on Friday night, leaving TD Garden with a 120-95 victory. The C’s improved to 51-23, while the Pacers fell to 33-41. Check out the full box score here. ONE BIG TAKEAWAYThe Celtics played tremendously on offense throughout Friday’s game, it just took a while for the defense to […] The post Celtics Wrap: Boston Plays To Script, Crushes Scrappy Pacers appeared first on NESN.com.
CelticsBlog Mar 24, 2023
Celtics vs. Pacers: 3 things to watch
Photo by Dylan Buell/ The Celtics are back in the TD Garden after a six-game road trip. After beating the Sacramento Kings to end their road trip with a 4-2 record, the Boston Celtics will return to the TD Garden for the first time since March 9 to face the Indiana Pacers. While they’re not one of the elite teams in the Eastern Conference, the Pacers still boast some legitimate talent and could easily become a thorn in the Celtics' side if they don’t come into the game with a laser focus on gaining a result. At this time of the season, when chasing seeding, or at...
CelticsBlog Mar 24, 2023
Indiana Pacers (33-40) at Boston Celtics (50-23) Game #74 3/24/23
Photo by Dylan Buell/ The Celtics return home from their 6 game road trip to host the Indiana Pacers. The Celtics finally return home from their West coast trip to host the Indiana Pacers. This is the third and final game between these two teams this season. The Pacers won the first game 117-112 in Boston on 12/21. The Celtics won the second game 142-138 in overtime in Indiana on 2/23. The Celtics won the series 3-1 last season with their loss coming on the road. The Celtics are 105-83 overall all time against the Pacers. They are 59-27 all time in Boston. Indiana...
CelticsBlog Mar 24, 2023
Boston Celtics Daily Links 3/24/23
Robert Williams III vs Kings 3/21/23 | Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via All the Celtics news you need in one convenient place. Herald Celtics’ Danilo Gallinari still hopeful to return from torn ACL in playoffs, but has ‘a long way’ to go Globe Danilo Gallinari would love to help the Celtics in the playoffs but still has ‘a long way’ to go Celtics Green Preview: Indiana Pacers (33-40) at Boston Celtics (50-23) Game #74 3/24/23 CelticsBlog Danilo Gallinari focused on returning for Celtics in playoffs but isn’t close Green With Envy: lots to...
CelticsBlog Mar 24, 2023
Limited turnovers a sign Celtics are ready to turn the corner
Jayson Tatum dribbles past Davion Mitchell in the second quarter Tuesday in Sacramento. | Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports They’ve coughed it up just eleven times in the last two games. In their last two games, the Celtics have taken care of the basketball the way they’ll need to if they want to win a championship. Against the Jazz on Saturday – in a tight loss where offense wasn’t the problem – the Celtics racked up 30 assists, compared to just six turnovers. In Tuesday’s 132-109 road win over the Kings, they totaled 33 assists and turned it over just five...
CelticsBlog Mar 24, 2023
Green With Envy: lots to unpack from the six-game road trip
Photo by Brandon Todd/NBAE via A 4-2 road trip, a seeding battle underway, and lots of adjustments to unpack. In the past week, we’ve seen the Boston Celtics fall to the Utah Jazz and then bounce back to overcome an impressive Sacramento Kings team. Throughout those games, we had questionable decisions and big strides forward. From Grant Williams’ missed game-winner to Joe Mazzulla shrinking his rotations down, the rollercoaster ride has been real, and it doesn’t look like we’ll be getting off any time soon. Fortunately, there’s been two episodes of The...
