Brad Stevens And The Boston Celtics Could Sure Use A Playoff Win
One of the things I try to avoid most completely as a writer covering the Boston Celtics is reacting too quickly to a chain of events, or a small sample size. The NBA, after all, is a highly complex...
View ArticleAtlanta Hawks 102, Boston Celtics 101: A Recap In Three Parts
The Atlanta Hawks took down the Boston Celtics 102-101 in a hearteningly disheartening game on Saturday. Boston overcame a 19-point first-half deficit as well as 11.1 percent 3-point shooting in the...
View ArticleBoston Celtics 120, Philadelphia 76ers 105: Game Grades
Boston 120 Final Recap | Box Score 105 Philadelphia A. Johnson 24 MIN | 9-10 FG | 0-0 3FG | 0-0 FT | 8 REB | 0 AST | 0 STL | 2 BLK | 1 TO | 18 PTS | +18 +/- A season-high in points for Amir Johnson,...
View ArticleAmir Johnson, Isaiah Thomas lead Boston Celtics over Philadelphia 76ers
Is it possible for a team that didn’t top .500 the past two years to desperately need a win at 39-30? If the answer is “yes,” tonight’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers was a must-win. While the...
View ArticleBoston Celtics 116, Memphis Grizzlies 96: Game Grades
Memphis 96 Final Recap | Box Score 116 Boston A. Johnson 18 MIN | 1-3 FG | 0-0 3FG | 1-2 FT | 2 REB | 2 AST | 0 STL | 1 BLK | 2 TO | 3 PTS | +2 +/- Amir didn’t do much — he played quite a bit in the...
View ArticleBoston Celtics 128, Sacramento Kings 119: Game Grades
Sacramento Kings 119 Final Recap | Box Score 128 Boston Celtics Amir Johnson, PF 19 MIN | 4-6 FG | 0-0 3FG | 0-0 FT | 9 REB | 4 AST | 2 STL | 0 BLK | 2 TO | 8 PTS | +13 +/- Amir’s contributions were...
View ArticleBoston Celtics 120, Brooklyn Nets 95: Game 12 Grades
Brooklyn Nets 95 Final Recap | Box Score 120 Boston Celtics Amir Johnson, PF 20 MIN | 4-6 FG | 0-0 3FG | 0-0 FT | 2 REB | 4 AST | 0 STL | 2 BLK | 1 TO | 8 PTS | +17 +/- Once again, Amir’s...
View ArticleRussell Westbrook Isn’t Particularly Impressed By Marcus Smart, Reporters
There are a lot of NBA players who would be supportive of a young player having a good night against them. It is, after all, a players’ league — everyone is in it together, to a certain degree....
View ArticleGame 9 Grades: Boston Celtics 100, Oklahoma City Thunder 85
Boston Celtics 100 Final Recap | Box Score 85 Oklahoma City Thunder Amir Johnson, PF 30 MIN | 3-5 FG | 0-0 3FG | 1-2 FT | 5 REB | 0 AST | 0 STL | 3 BLK | 2 TO | 7 PTS | 0 +/- As always with Amir,...
View ArticleBoston Celtics Starting Lineup: Tyler Zeller, David Lee Opening Night Frontcourt
After a preseason of intrigue surrounding the Boston Celtics starting lineup on opening night, we finally have our answers. It’s official: Brad Stevens tells @ZoandBertrand that...
View ArticleSTREAKING! Celtics 99, Kings 89
This Jared Sullinger guy might be an NBA player. Tonight’s game appeared to be a blatant loss-grab. Facing a King’s team with enough talent to win a fair number of contests (even though they haven’t so...
View ArticleWojnarowski: Celtics Will Sign Chris Johnson For The Rest Of The Season
Roughly 12 hours ago, I wrote that Chris Johnson getting three minutes against the Sixers probably meant that he was on his way out of Boston. This was a sad moment, the part in a romantic comedy...
View Article50/82: Celtics-Sixers Grades
Boston Celtics 114 Final Recap | Box Score 108 Philadelphia 76ers Brandon Bass, PF 36 MIN | 7-10 FG | 4-4 FT | 6 REB | 1 AST | 0 STL | 1 BLK | 1 TO | 18 PTS | +10Look at that statline and tell me...
View ArticleMorning Notebook: Rondo Wants Playoffs, Johnson’s Contract, More
The first part of the season was cute, right? A bunch of dudes just playing really hard before the reality of the season set in, and the full weight of a rebuilding season crushed their playoff hopes....
View ArticleRespecting Rajon Rondo’s Jumpshot
Rajon Rondo’s numbers since returning have been considerably lower than his career averages, which is to be expected. But watching him play, it’s evident that he either A) feels more comfortable...
View ArticlePractice Notebook: Bradley’s Return, Vitor In Maine, More
After missing the past five games with a sprained ankle, Avery Bradley will return to the lineup against Orlando on Sunday afternoon, according to Brad Stevens. Bradley’s return will create a somewhat...
View ArticleRondo: Celtics Will Still Lose “Even When I’m Back 110 Percent”
The words “self-aware” and “Rajon Rondo” appear to be an uncommon pairing. Rondo, like many superstars, is known for his super-human confidence, at least outwardly. But in a rebuilding season, when...
View ArticleThrowing The Fight: 76ers 95, Celtics 94
For what it’s worth, I don’t think these teams were trying to lose. I don’t think the missed free throws, the ugly offense, the sub-40 percent shooting on both sides were intentional, on either side....
View ArticleAfternoon Notebook: Lazy Celtics, Rondo Humbled, Chris Johnson Extended, More
Back in December, “Could the Celtics make the playoffs?” was the topic du jour, as Boston overachieved its way through the first 20 games of the season. The Celtics were hovering around the .500 mark...
View ArticleWoof Buzz, Your Basketball Team: Knicks 114, Celtics 88
Remember back in December when everything was nice, and the Celtics drop-kicked the Knicks with a massive 114-73 win? Those were good times. Apparently, Carmelo Anthony remembered that game too....
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