[ad_1] MIAMI — Marcus Smart said it at the Boston Celtics’ morning shoot-around prior to Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals: “Don’t let us win one.” Well, they got the one.  The Celtics caught fire in the second half on Tuesday and got out of Miami with a 116-99 victory against the Heat, trimming their series deficit to 3-1 …

[ad_1] In the 1980s, Larry Bird and Kevin McHale were two of the most dominant players in the NBA, leading the Boston Celtics to three championships and establishing themselves as indelible legends of the game. But what many fans may not know is the complexity of their relationship both on and off the court. In this video, legendary sportswriter Bob …

[ad_1] The 2022-23 season has ended for the Philadelphia 76ers following a Game 7 loss to the Boston Celtics in Round 2 of the playoffs and now is the time for reflection on the season. The Sixers finished 54-28 and were third in the Eastern Conference behind only the Milwaukee Bucks and the Celtics in the standings. Considering the slow …

[ad_1] When the Chicago Bulls made a splash at the 2021 NBA trade deadline, acquiring big man Nikola Vucevic, they were hoping to usher in a new era of Bulls basketball. And while they accomplished that goal, the era wasn’t nearly as prosperous as they may have hoped. They made the playoffs in 2022, but this past season, they were …

[ad_1] The Memphis Grizzlies had one of the deepest frontcourts in the NBA last season, and they needed every piece of that depth. Injuries led to the frontcourt going from a strength to signing Kenneth Lofton Jr. to a standard deal to add depth in the postseason. In the end, Memphis relied on Jaren Jackson Jr., Xavier Tillman Sr. and …

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[ad_1] LOS ANGELES − Even LeBron James has the occasional existential ennui. We saw that late Monday night after the Denver Nuggets swept the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference finals when he revealed that retirement before next season is a possibility. “Just for me personally going forward with the game of basketball, I’ve got a lot to think …

[ad_1] When talking about getting onto the court in the NBA playoffs, fans of the Boston Celtics might be surprised to learn that despite his fame as one of the winningest competitors in any sport, Hall of Fame Boston big man Bill Russell does not hold the record for the most playoff games played over the course of his storied …

[ad_1] Sean Elliott knows a lot about miracles. He’s the basketball star behind the “Memorial Day Miracle,” arguably the most famous shot in San Antonio Spurs history. It was Memorial Day 1999, Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals. The Spurs were playing the Portland Trail Blazers on their home court, the Alamodome, and they were down by two. With …

[ad_1] In an intense and closely contested matchup between the Boston Celtics and the (then) New Jersey (now, Brooklyn) Nets on March 28, 1988, the Celtics narrowly edged out the Nets with a 106-105 victory. This classic regular season game saw both teams displaying grit to secure a win. From the beginning, the game was neck-and-neck. Larry Bird had an …

[ad_1] At his introductory news conference in March 2021, Mike Woodson talked about bridging the gap “between old and new.” One of his goals outlined on that day was to connect generations of IU basketball. There had seemed to be somewhat of a disconnect between eras — historic success and modern-day program. Perhaps it was in part due to the …

[ad_1] Photograph: Kirby Lee/USA Today Sports When LeBron James broke the NBA’s individual scoring record in February, he was unusually reflective. He described his two decades in the league as a rollercoaster: “Like one of the great rides. You get off just wanting to do it again. My career has been like that. Your stomach drops at times, you’re yelling, …

[ad_1] Three of them have won NBA titles as head coaches. The other two were head coaches in the G League. The Phoenix Suns have five finalists – Nick Nurse, Frank Vogel, Doc Rivers, Sacramento Kings assistant Jordi Fernandez and Suns associate head coach Kevin Young – for their head coaching job, sources confirmed Tuesday night to The Republic. The …

[ad_1] On this day in Boston Celtics history, former Celtics forward Bob McAdoo was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame alongside Detroit Pistons point guard Isiah Thomas and several others in 2000. McAdoo was, at best, a reluctant Celtic, traded to the franchise from the New York Knicks. He was concerned about the racial climate of the city, …

[ad_1] Where have these Celtics been? With their season down to a win-or-go-home Game 4 on the road, the “real” Boston Celtics — the team that made the Finals a season ago, the one that finished with the second-best record in the NBA and had dominating wins like crushing the Bucks on Christmas — showed up in Miami. The result …

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[ad_1] After the Los Angeles Lakers got swept by the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference Finals, the work toward getting them over the hump to claim their 18th NBA championship has begun. Yet again, there are rumors that Kyrie Irving wants to become a Laker and that the team may go after him. There seems to be a sizable …

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[ad_1] By now, most fans of the Boston Celtics have heard the story of what happened when a young Joakim Noah tried to make a friend out of his childhood idol Kevin Garnett when the University of Florida alum first met The Big Ticket on the court. It was truly a “welcome to the NBA” moment for Noah, who recounted …

[ad_1] MIAMI — The Boston Celtics easily could have folded. In the opening minutes of the third quarter, they got three stops on the same possession, and each time the ball found the Miami Heat again. Max Strus turned the fourth attempt into a 3-pointer and a nine-point lead. If ever there were a time for Boston to quit, trailing …

[ad_1] On Monday night, after his Los Angeles Lakers got swept in the Western Conference Finals by the Denver Nuggets, LeBron James made a comment that drew some unexpected attention to himself. He said that he’s not sure if he will play for the Lakers next season and that he has “a lot to think about” when it comes to …

[ad_1] Since the NBA regular season came to a close, Kenny Atkinson has been busy. As the NBA head coaching carousel moves, Atkinson has been a popular name. After nearly joining the Charlotte Hornets last offseason, the Golden State Warriors assistant coach has been a candidate for the Milwaukee Bucks opening at head coach. Atkinson’s tour of different head coaching …

[ad_1] Jaylen details C’s coming together before Game 4 win vs. Heat originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Down 3-0 to the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals while rumors swirled about a “disconnect” in the locker room, the Boston Celtics easily could have packed it in during Tuesday night’s Game 4. Instead, they responded with a strong performance …

[ad_1] Jimmy Butler seems very unbothered by Celtics’ Game 4 rout of Heat originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston The Boston Celtics have shown signs of life, and as the series shifts back to TD Garden on Thursday night, they could have momentum on their side. Unless you ask Jimmy Butler, that is. The Celtics surged to a 116-99 win …

[ad_1] The Boston Celtics were not going to be swept. They staved off elimination with a 116-99 win over the Miami Heat in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals to force a Game 5 back in Boston on Thursday. Jayson Tatum scored 33 points and had 11 rebounds to pace the No. 2-seeded Celtics and cut the Heat’s deficit …