Boston’s Derrick White lands NBA All-Defensive second-team honors Derrick White has been named to the NBA's 2023 All-Defensive Second Team. USA Today Sports Media Group · May 9, 2023
Will the Boston Celtics turn things around vs. the Sixers in Game 5? What did the Celtics do down the stretch that hurt them the most? How do the Celtics start out better to avoid this situation again? USA Today Sports Media Group · May 9, 2023
Celtics work out 7-foot-1 NC State swingman for 2023 NBA draft Miranda is an intriguing prospect for the Celtics to consider as a top-50 consensus college prospect. USA Today Sports Media Group · May 9, 2023
How do the Boston Celtics bounce back from the heartbreaking loss in Game 4? The series is now knotted up at two wins each, converting the second-round series into a best-of-three contest. USA Today Sports Media Group · May 9, 2023
Marcus Smart’s best hustle plays with the Boston Celtics from 2022-23 The Flower Mound native was honored for his continuous dedication to giving it his all on the parquet. USA Today Sports Media Group · May 9, 2023
Boston’s Joe Mazzulla just needs to chill out, according to these NBA analysts Mazzulla's postgame comportment rubs some the wrong way -- even after wins. USA Today Sports Media Group · May 9, 2023
On this day: Danny Ainge hired as GM; Rondo scores 28 points, 18 rebounds, 13 assists vs. Cavs On this date, the Boston Celtics hired former player Danny Ainge as general manager, and Rajon Rondo went off for 28 points, 18 boards, and 13 assists vs. the Cavs. USA Today Sports Media Group · May 9, 2023
Bob Ryan on the 1986 Sixth Man of the Year, Boston Celtics great Bill Walton The UCLA alum's soft hands, basketball IQ, motor, perseverance, and passion for the game made him a legendary figure. USA Today Sports Media Group · May 9, 2023
Philadelphia 76ers at Boston Celtics: How to watch, broadcast, lineups (Game 5) The Boston Celtics make the trip back to TD Garden to face the Philadelphia 76ers for a key Game 5 after losing Game 4 and letting the Sixers tie the series up at 2 games each on Tuesday evening. USA Today Sports Media Group · May 9, 2023
Do the Boston Celtics need to give Jaylen Brown the ball more late? "I guess I've got to demand the ball a little bit more," said Brown of the Celtics loss in Game 4. USA Today Sports Media Group · May 9, 2023
Boston’s Joe Mazzulla admits he ‘should have called’ a timeout at the end of Game 4 "At the end of overtime, hindsight's 20/20, I should have called it to help us get a two-for-one or get a couple more possessions," he explained. USA Today Sports Media Group · May 8, 2023
Does Joe Mazzulla deserve blame for the Boston Celtics Game 4 Loss to Philadelphia 76ers? With time left on the clock and two timeouts to burn, Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla let the play unfold instead, which led to a made Marcus Smart 3-pointer that was a few tenths of a second late. USA Today Sports Media Group · May 8, 2023
Should Joe Mazzulla have called a timeout at the end of Game 4? Opinions vary "I’m not getting too hung up on that play," said Al Horford postgame. "I thought Celtics' Head Coach (Joe) Mazzulla made a mistake," countered Magic Johnson. USA Today Sports Media Group · May 8, 2023
Do the Boston Celtics have the mental toughness to win it all? Is it arrogance? Overconfidence? Or just an old-fashioned case of the team lacking the requisite mental toughness needed to win it all? USA Today Sports Media Group · May 8, 2023
USA Today Sports Media Group · May 8, 2023 On this day: Jimmy Rodgers fired; Kemba Walker, Keyon Dooling born On this day, former Boston Celtics head coach Jimmy Rodgers was fired, and Celtics guards Kemba Walker and Keyon Dooling were born.
The Times of India · May 8, 2023 Philadelphia 76ers level Eastern Conference semifinal against Boston Celtics in a cliffhanger The Eastern Conference NBA semifinal series is now on a knife's edge after James Harden's three-pointer in the dying seconds of overtime inspired Philadelphia 76ers to a 116-115 win over Boston Celtics in the Sunday fixture that swung like a pendulum.
USA Today Sports Media Group · May 8, 2023 Could the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers realistically meet in the 2023 NBA Finals? With both teams fighting to get to their 18th banner before their age-old rival manages to, it would make for one of the more epic battles in recent history.
USA Today Sports Media Group · May 7, 2023 Celtics can’t complete comeback, fall in epic Game 4 OT thriller to Sixers The Celtics fell to the 76ers 116-115 in a Game 4 overtime classic Sunday afternoon despite a heroic comeback effort.
USA Today Sports Media Group · May 7, 2023 Sixers’ Doc Rivers weighs in on Joe Mazzulla’s coaching of the Boston Celtics in the playoffs "He's doing a fantastic job," said the former Celtics coach of the current one.
USA Today Sports Media Group · May 7, 2023 Legendary Boston Celtics big man Kevin McHale on the evolution of the game The Minnesota alum reminisces about the physicality and bruising battles of '80s basketball and highlights how the game has been transformed by advanced analytics, 3-point shooting, and versatile lineups.
USA Today Sports Media Group · May 7, 2023 On this day: Marc Acres signed; Game 5 of 1974 NBA Finals won The Boston Celtics signed reserve center Mark Acres in 1989 and won Game 5 of the NBA Finals in 1974.
USA Today Sports Media Group · May 7, 2023 Bob Ryan on the 1984 and 1985 Sixth Man of the Year, Boston Celtics legend Kevin McHale You don't want to miss this fascinating exploration of McHale's career.
USA Today Sports Media Group · May 7, 2023 Boston Celtics at Philadelphia 76ers: How to watch, broadcast, lineups (Game 4) The Celtics hope to take a commanding 3-1 series lead back to TD Garden for Game 5, while the Sixers are looking for revenge.
USA Today Sports Media Group · May 6, 2023 Did an errant laugh help fuel Al Horford’s big night vs. the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 3? A chuckle at Horford justifiably calling himself an elite shooter may have sparked a 5-of-7 night from beyond the arc.
USA Today Sports Media Group · May 6, 2023 Is Jaylen Brown the MVP of the Boston Celtics-Philadelphia 76ers East semis series? Brown's defense on James Harden over the last two games has been a huge difference-maker.