Tag: Celtics
Boston Celtics forward Danilo Gallinari suffered a left ACL tear while playing for Italy in the FIBA World Cup qualifying game in August. The 14-year veteran was originally diagnosed with a meniscus tear, though, an MRI revealed ligament damage. This was classified as a non-contact injury. However, the 34-year-old has made fine progress the last […]
Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics are the first pair of teammates in NBA history to post 30 25-point games each before February since Pete Maravich and Lou Hudson in the 1973-74 season. Tatum has logged 24 30-point games in his sixth season as well. The soon to be four-time All-Star has […]
On Thursday night, Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum became the 10th player in NBA history to reach 9,000 points before turning 25, in a 121-118 overtime win against the Golden State Warriors. The three-time All-Star recorded his 18th double-double of the season. He amassed 34 points, a career-high 19 rebounds, six assists, and three steals […]
Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (left knee) is questionable and center Robert Williams III (left knee) is probable for Thursday night’s road game against the Brooklyn Nets. Of course, Danilo Gallinari (left ACL) is the only other player listed for Boston. Gallinari will miss the entire 2022-23 season after tearing his left ACL during a […]
Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown passed Giannis Antetokounmpo, DeMar DeRozan, and Donovan Mitchell in total scoring this season on Wednesday night, in a 125-114 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. Brown ended recorded a season-high 41 points, along with 12 rebounds and one block in 35 minutes of action. He finished 15-of-21 (71.4%) shooting from […]
Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (left knee contusion) has been downgraded to out for Monday night’s home game against the Chicago Bulls. Last season’s NBA Defensive Player of the Year suffered this injury in Boston’s 121-116 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday. Danilo Gallinari (ACL) is the only other player listed on the […]
On Thursday, the Boston Celtics traded veteran power forward/center Noah Vonleh and cash considerations to the San Antonio Spurs. Per sources, San Antonio will waive Gorgui Dieng to create roster space. Boston is expected to receive a “highly protected” draft pick as well. Through 23 appearances with the C’s this season, Vonleh averaged 1.1 points, […]
Jaylen Brown believes the Boston Celtics played down to their competition against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night because Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was absent. As it turns out, the Thunder shocked fans everywhere, winning 150-117 at Paycom Center. “We probably had it coming to us,” said Brown after the crushing loss. “We pick and choose […]
Boston Celtics assistant coach Damon Stoudamire is filling in for interim coach Joe Mazzulla as he recovers from a corneal abrasion. On Thursday night, in Boston’s 116-110 win over the Los Angeles Clippers, Stoudamire was thrilled to see the C’s avenge their 113-93 loss to Los Angeles on Dec. 12, the team’s worst loss of […]
Boston Celtics forward and top MVP candidate Jayson Tatum is the first player to score 40 points in a Christmas Day game since Kyrie Irving in 2018. Four years ago, Irving recorded 40 points and 10 rebounds with Boston against the Philadelphia 76ers. On Sunday, Tatum ended his performance with 41 points, seven rebounds, five […]
