The Celtics aren’t spectacular. That’s just the way they like it.
TD Garden — Joe Mazzula didn't mean to overstate its importance. celticsThey defeated the previously undefeated Cleveland Cavaliers 120-117. “What I'm more concerned about is if we can do it again in 72 hours,” the ever-stoic head coach said, referring to his upcoming matchup against the 2-11 Washington Wizards. Still, Tuesday's matchup was as big […]
Cavaliers suffer first loss of season after rally falls short vs. Celtics
BOSTON — Last season's NBA champions had Jayson Tatum add 33 points and 12 rebounds to lead the Boston Celtics to a 120-117 victory over Cleveland on Tuesday night, handing the Cavaliers their first loss in the league after a 15-game winning streak. They defeated the hottest team. To kick off the season. Cleveland cut […]
Nets get harsh lesson in blowout loss to Celtics
The Nets didn't just lose the game. they lost the battle. Brooklyn earned its first victory under new coach Jordi Fernandez, defeating the Celtics 139-114 in front of a packed Barclays Center crowd of 18,112. And Fernandes was making no excuses for their efforts. Because that was unforgivable. Dennis Schroder tries to shoot while Jrue […]
Nets suffer overtime heartbreaker to Celtics after blowing lead
BOSTON — The last time the Nets played at TD Garden, they suffered the second-worst loss in franchise history, a loss that cost Jacque Vaughn his job. This time, they suffered a heartbreaking 108-104 loss in overtime, leading the defending champion Celtics by almost wire to wire, in front of a raucous sell-out crowd of […]
Nets still haven’t forgotten their historic Celtics embarrassment
Facing the Nets' toughest test yet, Dorian Finney-Smith made sure to remind his team how he felt after last season's final game against Boston. The Nets played back-to-back games against the Celtics on February 13th and 14th before the All-Star break. They entered the first set with a 21-31 record, but their season was going […]
Nets’ Nic Claxton, Ben Simmons practice ahead of game with Celtics
The Nets are at their healthiest this season, while also facing their toughest test of the year. The Nets announced a trip to reigning champion Boston on Friday, and Ben Simmons and Nic Claxton practiced Wednesday afternoon. It will be interesting to see how coach Jordi Fernandes positions them. Nick Claxton plays basketball against the […]
Knicks know something has to change on defense after Celtics beatdown
The Knicks will need to start on defense as they look to quickly recover from Tuesday's loss in Boston to open the season. The Celtics put up a banner commemorating the 2024 NBA title and defeated the revamped Knicks, who look to challenge for the Eastern Conference championship this season. “That's championship-level basketball. For us, […]
The Celtics apocalypse is underway, and the Knicks showed no one else has a chance
The apocalypse has arrived in the Eastern Conference. Currently, the dominant boston celtics They began a forcible repression against competitors and pretenders alike. of new york knicksperhaps the only team in the East with the talent to do something about this, was embarrassed by Boston on opening night. Is there any hope? The Knicks, who […]
New-look Knicks torched by Celtics in season-opening nightmare
BOSTON — The new Knicks were just guests at the Boston triumvirate. New York, touted as the biggest threat to the Celtics in the East, was like a wet paper bag as the Celtics cruised to a ring-night victory, 132-109, and nearly broke the all-time record from beyond the arc. showed great resistance. It was […]
Drone crashes into Boston Celtics watch party on NBA’s opening night, several injured
Bostonians gathered at City Hall Plaza to watch the Boston Celtics' opening night watch party and celebrate the team's recent NBA championship Tuesday night when a drone struck them, leaving many injured. At least one person was taken to the hospital. Boston police said at least three people suffered non-life-threatening injuries when a drone fell […]