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BOSTON — Jayson Tatum is questionable to play in Saturday’s Game 7 vs the Philadelphia 76ers with what the Celtics have described as “left knee soreness.” Tatum did not play in the final 15 minutes of Game 6 on Friday and was on the exercise bike in the hall for most of the fourth quarter. […]
It’s hard to understand how Game 7 became necessary. The Celtics split the first two games of the series, but then went on the road and took both Games 3 and 4 – one close and one comfortably – in front of hostile crowds. They returned home for Game 5 feeling good and expecting to […]
The Boston Celtics are collapsing in on themselves, now having dropped back-to-back games against the Philadelphia 76ers. What was supposed to be a quick series for Boston has now turned into a slog, with Philly bouncing back from a 3-1 deficit to force a Game 7. It’s do-or-die time. No more second chances. The Celtics […]
Joe Mazzulla has stuck to his guns with his starting lineup and who he plays off of the bench. Well, expect a for at center but that is a different story. The Celtics have started the same five of Derrick White, Jaylen Brown, Sam Hauser, Jayson Tatum and Neemias Queta in all 6 games of […]
Herald Pushed to brink, how will Celtics respond in Game 7 vs. 76ers? Jayson Tatum injury: Celtics star shares update, expects to play in Game 7 Celtics facing do-or-die Game 7 after blowout loss to 76ers Globe What Joe Mazzulla said about Jayson Tatum’s status for Game 7 The Celtics are on the brink after […]
BOSTON — The Celtics will be at full strength when they face the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night for Game 7. Jayson Tatum, who did not play in the final 15 minutes of Game 6, is not on the injury report. Tatum exited the game with four minutes left in the third quarter and briefly […]
I thought this post from Beeeater58 in The Feed was well done and timely. Agree with the sentiment about expectations. The Celtics won fewer games this year than they did the prior year (coming off a title), but it was so much more fun because we didn’t have expectations. Then we won all those games […]
Over the last five quarters of this series, I haven’t recognized this version of the Celtics. While there have been flashes, they haven’t consistently looked like the team that got them here. So far in these playoffs, Boston has the third-highest isolation frequency among playoff teams. For a roster built around depth and decision-making, that […]
#1 – ¿Dónde está España? The Celtics’ Spain pick-and-roll action is the most efficient play call they have, especially against a big man like Joël Embiid. Therefore, it wasn’t a surprise to see them go to this action to start the game. First with Sam Hauser and then with Jayson Tatum, the Celtics scored their […]
The Boston Celtics haven’t learned their lesson. Instead of preparing for a second-round series against the New York Knicks, they’re boarding a flight back home to host the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 7. On Thursday night, the Celtics fell to the Sixers, 106-93, squandering their second chance to close out Philadelphia after taking a commanding […]
PHILADELPHIA — Jaylen Brown gripped the basketball and tapped it against his forehead in frustration. Hugo Gonzalez, who typically springs off the Celtics bench at the beginning of every timeout, tried to high-five Brown with his usual, 20-year-old jubilance. But, as Gonzalez’s hand slapped Brown’s, the Celtics star looked stunned, seemingly still processing a performance […]
PHILADELPHIA — Jayson Tatum never checked back into the game after subbing out with four minutes to play in the third quarter in the Celtics’ 106-93 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. He appeared to have ice and a wrap on his left calf on the bench, and was on the bike in the tunnel for […]
Tyrese Maxey and Paul George sliced up the Boston Celtics defense in the Philadelphia 76ers’ 106-93 win on Thursday night, sending the series to a decisive Game 7 back in Boston. The game will determine whether Boston or Philadelphia will move on to the Eastern Conference Semifinals to face the New York Knicks, who crushed […]
Boston Celtics (3-2) at Philadelphia 76ers (2-3)Thursday, April 30, 20268:00 PM ETRound 1 Game #6 Road Game #3TV: Peacock/NBCSNRadio: 98.5 The Sports Hub, 97.5 The Fanatic, Sirius XMXfinity Mobile Arena Officials: Marc Davis, Nick Buchert, Ray Acosta The Celtics look to close out their first round series once again as they visit the Philadelphia 76ers for […]
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PHILADELPHIA — Derrick White went through his usual extended shootaround routine on Thursday in Philadelphia. He practiced set shots, mid-rangers, floater and mixed in some high-arcing ones. White missed often, something he continues to struggle with into the late stages of the Celtics’ series against the 76ers, but he’s more focused on shaking the misses […]
For the first time this season, the Celtics allowed their opponents an efficiency above 70% on both layups and floaters. This wasn’t caused by a high transition volume, but rather by a half-court defensive collapse. The Sixers posted a 1.19 points-per-possession efficiency in non-transition situations, their third-highest mark of the season. Only Washington and Chicago […]
PHILADELPHIA — Both the Celtics and 76ers will be at full strength when they face one another for Game 6 on Thursday night. The Celtics have a completely clean injury and have no players sidelined for the fourth consecutive game. The 76ers will also be at full strength; the only player on their injury report […]
Herald Celtics need more from two starters after Game 5 flop vs. 76ers Celtics playoffs schedule: Start time announced for Game 6 vs. 76ers Celtics squander clinching chance in ugly Game 5 loss to 76ers Celtics’ Brad Stevens honored as NBA Executive of the Year for second time Globe Joel Embiid’s return is giving the […]
BOSTON — The Boston Celtics saved their ugliest fourth quarter for the worst possible time, and it came at a steep price. Leading 3-1 and with a chance to close out their first-round series against the Philadelphia 76ers at TD Garden, the C’s collapsed — in near historic fashion. Boston missed its final 14 […]
BOSTON — The Boston Celtics saved their ugliest fourth quarter for the worst possible time, and it came at a steep price. Leading 3-1 and with a chance to close out their first-round series against the Philadelphia 76ers at TD Garden, the C’s collapsed — in near historic fashion. Boston missed its final 14 […]
BOSTON — To say that Tuesday’s Game 5 between the Celtics and 76ers was ugly is a massive understatement. The Celtics missed 14 consecutive field goals to close out the game, got outscored by 17 points in the fourth quarter, and watched their own fans file out with several minutes left in the ball game. […]
1. Abysmal 4th Quarter Going into the fourth quarter of Game 5, the Celtics allowed the 76ers to get back into the game, cutting a 13 point halftime lead to 1 point at 86-85. Boston would then go on to have one of the worst fourth quarters I have ever seen, being out scored 28-11 […]
From my seat in press row at TD Garden, you can see the entire arena. The benches, the matchups, the way a possession starts to form before it fully develops. It’s a different way of watching the game, a little more removed than being down by the railing before tip, where everyone is leaning forward […]
BOSTON — Joel Embiid conquered his postseason demons on Tuesday night. He overcame the Boston Celtics at TD Garden in a do-or-die Game 5 to keep the Philadelphia 76ers alive to see another day. Down 3-1 following back-to-back Boston victories in Philadelphia, Embiid was ruled probable when Sixers coach Nick Nurse took to the podium […]