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Dunc'd On: ORL/CLE Game 7; CLE/BOS and DAL/OKC Series Outlooks

Analysis of Game 7 between Orlando Magic and Cleveland Cavaliers, and a look ahead at series between Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics, and Dallas Mavericks and Oklahoma City Thunder

SportsNews8 months ago01 mins

The Cavaliers overcame injuries and atrocious first-half shooting to persevere and author the largest Game 7 comeback in the play-by-play era. Now that they’ve escaped the dreaded first round, how do they match up with a Boston team that hit on all cylinders against Miami? The Mavericks summarily dispatched the Clippers in round one,…

Boston Celtics Hall of Famer Shows Remorse to Jalen Brunson

SportsNews8 months ago02 mins

Paul Pierce has made a rare admission of being wrong, particularly when it comes to underestimating Jalen Brunson. Pierce initially believed that the Knicks wouldn’t advance past the first round, putting his faith in Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid as the key players for the team. However, Pierce now acknowledges his error in ranking Brunson…

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Celtics seek redemption with commanding 34-point win over the Heat in Game 5

SportsNews8 months ago06 mins

Exactly one year ago, Miami surprised all and eliminated Boston during the Eastern Conference Finals. The truth is that the Celtics deserved better last campaign, as they also led the NBA throughout regular season. This year they repeated history with a 64-18 mark during the 82-game stage, but now punished the Heat after only 5…

Shaq Reflects on Challenging Last Season with Boston Celtics

SportsNews8 months ago03 mins

Shaquille O’Neal, known as Shaq, struggled with the transition once his basketball skills began to decline after dominating the court for so long. Despite playing well beyond his prime, in his final season with the Boston Celtics in 2010-11, he only averaged 9.2 points per game. In a recent episode of JJ Redick’s podcast, ‘The…

2024 NBA Playoff Snapshots (May 1): Celtics/Heat, Mavericks/Clippers

Recap of the 2024 NBA Playoffs: Celtics face off against the Heat and the Mavericks go head-to-head with the Clippers on May 1

SportsNews8 months ago01 mins

Two key moments unfolded in the NBA Playoffs on Wednesday, May 1, 2024.

Update on Kristaps Porzingis’ Injury Provided by Celtics

SportsNews8 months ago03 mins

Boston big man Kristaps Porzingis suffered a concerning non-contact injury in Monday’s Game 4 and C’s coach Joe Mazzulla has provided an update on his injury. Porzingis exited late in the second quarter of Game 4 against Miami and the team called the injury right calf tightness. Tightness is a far better outcome than an…

What is the expected timeline for Kristaps Porzingis’ return to play for the Celtics?

SportsNews8 months ago06 mins

Earlier this week, Celtics’ GM Brad Stevens won Executive of the Year in 2023-24. The moves he made for the team this past offseason set them up for success. That’s why Boston had the best record in the NBA at 64-18. Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis were the two pieces that have helped take Boston…

Boston Celtics Brad Stevens Named 2023-24 NBA Executive of the Year

Brad Stevens of the Celtics Awarded NBA Executive of the Year for the 2023-24 Season

SportsNews8 months ago05 mins

Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens was named the 2023-24 NBA Executive of the Year on Tuesday. Stevens received 16 of the 30 first-place votes and was on 25 of the 30 ballots. The additions of Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday last offseason helped Boston win a league-best 64 games this season to…

2024 NBA Playoff Snapshots (April 27): Magic/Cavs, Thunder/Pelicans, Celtics/Heat, Lakers/Nuggets

Recap of 2024 NBA Playoffs (April 27): Magic vs. Cavs, Thunder vs. Pelicans, Celtics vs. Heat, Lakers vs. Nuggets

SportsNews8 months ago01 mins

Here are four snapshots of what went down in the NBA Playoffs on Saturday, April 27, 2024:

Celtics dominate Heat in Game 3 to retake series lead

Celtics overpower Heat in Game 3, reclaim series advantage

SportsNews8 months ago01 mins

In a commanding performance, the Boston Celtics unleashed their frustration from the previous loss to beat the Miami Heat 104-84 in Game 3, reclaiming a 2-1 lead in their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series. Led by Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, each contributing 22 points, the Celtics displayed a balanced offensive and defensive effort, outplaying…