Category: Boston Celtics

Boston lays major donkey-kicking on Philadelphia 121-87

Brandon King

The MVP returning to the Sixers lineup proves to be no problem for the Boston Celtics as they stomped a mudhole in Philly and walked it dry 121-87 in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference Semifinal series. James Harden, the hero of Game 1 for the Sixers was held to just 2-14 from the floor. The returning and newly crowned MVP Joel Embiid scored 15 points, 3 rebounds and 5 blocks in his 26:37 of action, on 4/9 from the floor. Jayson Tatum played like diet poo, scoring a mere…

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Celtics move on to Eastern Semis, defeat Hawks 128-120

Brandon King

It took longer than expected, the Boston Celtics punched thjiert tocket to the Eastern Conference Semifinals, as they finally dispatched the plucky Atlanta Hawks 128-120. It was a close affair and Boston would take a 68-67 lead at the half.The game would remain close in the second and was tied at 113 with 4:48 left in the game. The Celtics scored 8 straight to put them up 121-113 with 2:10 left in the game. The Hawks would get as close as five but could not capitlize on opportunities down the…

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Steve Nash out in Brooklyn, but Ime Udoka likely in

Brandon King

The Brooklyn Nets have gently fired, aka, “mutually parted ways” with head coach Steve Nash, in a move that was abrupt, but not terribly astonishing. The Nets have stumbled out of the blocks with a 2-5 start, despite having the third-highest payroll in the Association, two All-NBA level talents in Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, an enigmatic All-Star in Ben Simmons and loads of shooting. The confidence that the Nets claimed to have in Nash on the midst of the Kevin Durant trade request saga this summer took but seven…

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NBA announces Players of the Week

Brandon King

Monday the NBA announced the Players of the Week for the first week of the season. Jayson Tatum was named Eastern Conference P.O.T.W., while Damian Lillard took honors for the Western Conference. Damian Lillard, Portland Trail Blazers, Western Conference Damian Lillard led the Portland Trail Blazers to a surprising 3-0 opening week. In victories over the Kings, Suns and Lakers, Lillard put 34.0 ppg, 5.3 rebounds and 4.3 assists on .471/.364/.929 splits. Jason Tatum and the Celtics had a 3-0 and the budding superstar was a driving force behind that.…

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Jaylen Brown kicking ass at Lifetime Fitness

Brandon King

A recent video showed Jaylen Brown pulling up to some runs at Lifetime Fitness. The Boston Celtics All-Star forward was in a charitable mood because he was handing out buckets and doing so however he wanted, as he looked in mid-season form. Check out the video below of Brown having his way with hapless defenders.

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NBA All-timer Bill Russell passes at 88

Brandon King

Celtics legend and 11-time NBA Champion Bill Russell died ‘peacefully’ at the age of 88, his family confirmed Sunday. Associated Press and staff reports Bill Russell, the NBA great who anchored a Boston Celtics dynasty that won 11 championships in 13 years — the last two as the first Black head coach in any major U.S. sport — and marched for civil rights with Martin Luther King Jr., died Sunday. He was 88. His family posted the news on social media, saying Russell died with his wife, Jeannine, by his…

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June 13, 2022 NBA Finals StatCap: Wiggins big night pushes Celtics to brink

Brandon King

Who Got It Done Player Spotlight- Andrew Wiggins With Stephen Curry well off his usual game, Curry only shot 7-22 and his 233 consecutive game of hitting a three-pointer was snapped, Andrew Wiggins stepped up in the most needed of moments. Wiggins scored 26 points on 12/23 shooting in a tantalizing display of his skills that has awed teams as what could be ,hence him being the no.1 overall pick in 2014, and simultaneously confounded as to why this version does not show up more often. This was the cat…

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Game 4 shows the 2022 NBA Finals are far from over

Brandon King

The NBA Finals are now a best-of-three series after the Golden State Warriors got what amounted to a must win 107-97 win in Game 4. Powered by Stephen Curry’s 43 points the Golden State got the split, reclaimed the home court and tied theories at 2 games apiece. The Warriors needed everyone of those 43 points because though Klay Thompson and Andrew Wiggins chipped in 18 and 17 points respectively, they did so at a less than optimal rate, shooting a combined 14-34 from the floor, including 6-16 from downtown;…

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June 8, 2022 Game 2 NBA Finals StatCap: Boston goes up 2-1

Brandon King

Who Got It Done Player Spotlight- Robert Williams III Though his numbers do not leap of the stat sheet, 8 points and 10 rebounds, Robert Williams III’s impacrt on Game 3 was undeniable.. He was a force in the paint, as he did block 4 shots but he altered and deterred numerous others and exposed the soft underbelly of the Warriors, via their lack of size., contributing to his +21 on the evening. Top Performers Rk Player Tm   Opp   MP FG FGA FG% 3P 3PA 3P% FT FTA…

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June 5, 2022 NBA Finals StatCap: Warriors tie the series in emphatic fashion

Brandon King

Who Got It Done Player Spotlight- Kevon Looney While Stephen Curry, and to a slightly lesser extent Jordan Poole, will get the lion’s share of the accolades for the Warriors Game 2 win over the Boston Celtics, the contributions of one Kevon Grant Looney must not be overlooked. Looney went 6/6 from the floor for 12 points, but also contributed 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals, 1 block and was a +17 on the evening. Top Performers Rk Player Tm   Opp   MP FG FGA FG% 3P 3PA 3P%…

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