Jalen Brunson’s newest challenge is with the tough Celtics backcourt.
The first standout defender was Ausar Thompson, recognized as one of the league’s best young talents. Now, Jrue Holiday and Derrick White have emerged as maybe the NBA’s premier defensive duo. Facing them won’t be a walk in the park for Jalen Brunson. The Knicks’ star guard, who was awarded NBA’s clutch player of the […]
Knicks can’t afford an underperforming Karl-Anthony Towns against the Celtics.
The Knicks managed to pull through an underwhelming performance from Karl Anthony Towns. To be honest, “performance” might be too generous. Maybe “no-show” fits better. Towns had a tough time in what turned into a nightmare Game 6, but the Knicks won the series 116-113. In fact, he really struggled in the fourth quarter as […]
Knicks and Celtics series betting odds and forecast
The oddsmakers aren’t too optimistic about the Knicks’ chances against the Celtics in the upcoming second round series. Boston has been established as a strong favorite with odds set at -800 on BETMGM, which essentially means the Knicks will need a series of fortunate events to upset the defending champions. Bookies suggest that the most […]
Celtics call out Magic’s physical play during NBA playoff series: ‘It’s not basketball’
The physicality of Orlando Magic was a pain for the Boston Celtics. Despite having a 2-1 lead in the series, the first round of Eastern Conference playoff encounters are noteworthy due to the old-school nature of the series. The magic went 6-3 against Boston in the last nine games before this series, and was mainly […]
Celtics’ Kristaps Porzingis gets bloodied on flagrant foul
The Kristaps Porzingis was on the receiver of the elbow on the forehead. But that didn’t stop him from making his free throws. After Magic’s Paolo Banchelo missed a jumper that took less than a minute in the third quarter of the Celtics’ 109-100 Game 2 victory in Boston, Porzingis took a careless elbow on […]
Celtics’ Jayson Tatum stays in game after crashing to court on flagrant foul
BOSTON – Derrick White scored 30 points and Jason Tatum scored 17 points to finish the game after a frightening late fall, with the Boston Celtics defeating Orlando Magic 103-86 in Game 1 of the first round of playoff series on Sunday. Payton Pritchard added 19 points from the Boston bench, which will host Game […]
Dwight Howard makes wild Celtics vs. Magic NBA playoff prediction
Dwight Howard puts the Boston Celtics on an upset watch. The former Orlando Magic Star Center has chosen his old team to disrupt the Celtics in seven games in the first round series in the 2025 NBA playoffs. Howard says on his podcast he is “D12 on the rim.” The magical defenses say are the […]
Magic vs. Celtics NBA playoffs Game 1 odds, prediction
Gambling content 21+. New York Post is eligible to take the affiliate committee if you sign up through the link. Read the Editing Standards for more information. Oddsmakers don’t have a chance to give magic to their magic and upset the realistic NBA champion Celtics. Their best players matchups are a big reason. BetMGM brings […]
Celtics star Jayson Tatum appears to avoid serious injury
The Boston Celtics have already scored a playoff spot, and entered the second-best record in the NBA's Eastern Conference on Tuesday. The defending champions extended their winning streak to six games on Monday when they defeated the Sacramento Kings. However, Celtics coaches and fans held collective breaths in the third quarter when star forward Jason […]
Jayson Tatum injured on flagrant foul in Celtics potential nightmare
The Celtics saw the entire season flashing right in front of their eyes. Celtics star Jason Tatum landed on the feet of Kings Center Domanta Sabonis after winning a three-pointer on Monday night in a nightmare of the defending champion's potential injury. Tatum was in pain at the court later. Jason Tatum feels pain when […]