Boston Celtics

Although emerging as a frontrunner to win the Coach of the Year award this season, Joe Mazzulla dismisses the debate by providing an interesting statement.

ATLANTA – The Atlanta Hawks just saw the Boston Celtics two games ago, and they came up short after a few calls didn’t go their way late in the game. This time, they didn’t let the referees get in the way, and they controlled the entire second half to lead them to a 112-102 victory, […] The post Quin Snyder sends strong message to Celtics after Hawks win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

It’s now official — the Knicks are headed back to the playoffs. New York became the third team in the East to officially secure a postseason spot after the 76ers lost to the Heat on Monday, according to the NBA. The Pistons were first to clinch a top-six spot, followed by the Celtics. No matter […] The post Knicks clinch playoff spot, stay in mix for top-three seed appeared first on Hoops Wire.

A good win against a tough opponent

The Bucks were officially eliminated from playoff contention with a blowout loss to the Spurs, ending the second-longest active playoff streak.

Tobias Harris led a balanced scoring attack with 18 points on Saturday as the Detroit Pistons strengthened their hold on the top seed in the Eastern Conference with a 109-87 victory over the injury-riddled Minnesota Timberwolves. Jalen Duren had 10 points and 13 rebounds for the Pistons, who have won nine of their last 11 games.

Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Neemias Queta, and Derrick White are all questionable to play in Sunday’s Celtics game vs the Hornets.

Jordan Walsh made plenty of winning plays for the Celtics in their win over the Atlanta Hawks, despite not having played in over two weeks.

Injury Report for tomorrow at CHA (1/2): Jaylen Brown - Left Achilles Tendinitis - QUESTIONABLE Neemias Queta - Right Thumb Sprain - QUESTIONABLE Jayson Tatum - Right Achilles Repair Management - QUESTIONABLE

Charles Bassey is on his second Ten-Day contract with the Celtics — and he’s been struck by the professionalism he’s observed in Boston.

Celtics guard Payton Pritchard remained in a reserve role Friday night, even though Jaylen Brown was out of the lineup with Achilles tendinitis, Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe writes in a subscriber-only story. Pritchard, who has gotten comfortable coming off the bench since coach Joe Mazzulla restructured his starting lineup in early February, helped […]

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After six straight DNPs, Jordan Walsh made the most of his opportunity against the Hawks

Boston Celtics franchise cornerstone Jayson Tatum has addresses what pushed him to make a quick return from an Achilles tear to help the franchise compete for a championship.

Payton’s tenacity on the boards alongside his big scoring night made the difference for Boston

Jayson Tatum’s return hasn’t been seamless, but he’s grateful for how far he’s come and for those by his side.

Payton Pritchard scored 36 points, Jayson Tatum had 26 points and 12 rebounds, and the Boston Celtics beat the Atlanta Hawks 109-102 on Friday night. Jalen Johnson scored 29 points and CJ McCollum had 21 for the Hawks, who came in 15-2 since the All-Star break, best in the Eastern Conference. Nickeil Alexander-Walker added 20 points but Atlanta's shooting touch faded as the game progressed after a strong start.

Tatum opened up about how the Celtics’ championship aspirations played a role in his decision to return to basketball this season.

A rough second half on offense.