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Atlantic Notes: Vucevic, Celtics Cap, Minott, Barrett

Hoops Rumors, Established source6 months agoNBA logoNBA
injury
Updated 6 months ago

Celtics center Nikola Vucevic has to wait patiently for his fractured right ring finger to heal but he’s hopeful he can play again before the playoffs. “The good thing is I can still do some stuff on the court,” he said, per Gary Washburn of the Boston Globe. “That will help me for when I […]

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Boston takes on Minnesota, seeks 5th straight home win

Yahoo Sports NBA, High-authority source6 months agoNBA logoNBA
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standings
Updated 6 months ago

Minnesota Timberwolves (43-28, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Boston Celtics (47-23, second in the Eastern Conference) Boston; Sunday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Boston hosts Minnesota looking to continue its four-game home winning streak. The Celtics are 24-10 on their home court. Boston ranks third in the NBA averaging 15.3 made 3-pointers per game while shooting 36.1% from deep. Derrick White leads the team averaging 2.9 makes while shooting 32.6% from 3-point range. The Timberwolves ar...

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Pistons First East Team To Clinch Playoff Spot

Hoops Rumors, Established source6 months agoNBA logoNBA
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injury
Updated 6 months ago

The Pistons became the first team in the Eastern Conference to clinch a playoff spot after they defeated Golden State on Friday. Detroit, which was playing without star guard Cade Cunningham (collapsed lung) and backup center Isaiah Stewart (calf strain), received key contributions from several players in the win. Jalen Duren (a team-high 23 points […]

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Nikola Vucevic hopes to return before playoffs - TalkBasket.net

TalkBasket.net, Established source6 months agoNBA logoNBA
injury
Updated 6 months ago

Boston Celtics big man Nikola Vucevic is continuing to recover from a fractured right ring finger. He remains optimistic about returning before the playoffs, according to Gary Washburn of the Boston Globe. While he’s sidelined, he’s still able to stay active on the court to maintain conditioning. “The good thing is I can still do […] The post Nikola Vucevic hopes to return before playoffs appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Tuomas Iisalo: Javon Small’s a very different player than he was in October - TalkBasket.net

TalkBasket.net, Established source6 months agoNBA logoNBA
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Memphis Grizzlies head coach Tuomas Iisalo praised the development of rookie Javon Small following Friday’s 117-112 home loss vs. the Boston Celtics (13 points/5 rebounds/2 assists/5-8 FG/2-4 3-PT/1-1 FT/+16 +/-). *averaging 15.7 PPG/1.3 ORB/3.0 DRB/4.3 APG/1.7 TOV/1.0 SPG/2.2 PF/53.3% FG/52.9% 2-PT/53.8% 3-PT/88.9% FT/65.0% eFG/25.8 MPG/+1.8 +/- over his last six games* (via Memphis Grizzlies): “He’s […] The post Tuomas Iisalo: Javon Small’s a very different player than he was in October app...

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Jaylen Brown has 30 points as Celtics rally to defeat Grizzlies 117-112

Yahoo Sports NBA, High-authority source6 months agoNBA logoNBA
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highlights
Updated 6 months ago

Jaylen Brown scored 30 points, Luka Garza added a season-high 22 points and the Boston Celtics used a fourth-quarter rally to defeat the Memphis Grizzlies 117-112 on Friday night. Payton Pritchard added 19 points for the Celtics, who have won four straight. The win kept Boston in second place in the East, 1 1/2 games ahead of the New York Knicks who held on for a 93-92 victory over Brooklyn earlier Friday night.

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Celtics vs Grizzlies injury report for March 20 - TalkBasket.net

TalkBasket.net, Established source6 months agoNBA logoNBA
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standings
Updated 6 months ago

The Boston Celtics visit the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night at FedExForum, with the injury report heavily favoring the Eastern Conference contender due to Memphis’ extensive absences. Boston enters the matchup at 46-23, holding the No. 2 seed in the East, while Memphis sits at 24-44 and continues to manage a depleted roster late in […] The post Celtics vs Grizzlies injury report for March 20 appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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How have the Pistons played without Cade Cunningham this season?

ClutchPoints, Established source6 months agoNBA logoNBA
injury
standings
Updated 6 months ago

The Detroit Pistons have already shown they can win without Cade Cunningham, and that context now shapes this stage of the regular season following his latest injury update. The Pistons sit at 49-19, holding the top spot in the Eastern Conference, but it is just 5-5 over its last 10 games. Earlier this year, Detroit […] The post How have the Pistons played without Cade Cunningham this season? appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Jaylen Brown explains how astrology helps him lead Celtics locker room

ClutchPoints, Established source6 months agoNBA logoNBA
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coaching

Jaylen Brown said his leadership approach with the Boston Celtics has taken an unconventional turn this season, incorporating astrology and numerology to better communicate with teammates. Brown revealed the method following Boston’s 120–99 win over the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night, a performance in which he led the team with 32 points while adding […] The post Jaylen Brown explains how astrology helps him lead Celtics locker room appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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