It’s been 15 years since a point guard or true center has won NBA Finals MVP. Yes, like Paul McCartney in 1972, the NBA playoffs are all about wings. 1,586 more words
Kurtenbach: Andrew Wiggins’ has been the Warriors’ breakout star this postseason. They need him to a new level in the NBA Finals — Monterey Herald
If you’re a Warriors fan who also happens to be a Bay Area college basketball fan, you might be a little conflicted about this NBA Finals match-up. Nah. But if you’re also friends or family of Jaylen Brown, Malik Fitts, Ime Udoka or Aaron Miles…. Brown, the Celtics’ second-leading scorer at 23.6 points per game,…
NBA Finals: Celtics have connections in the Bay Area — Monterey Herald
Jayson Tatum’s initial whiff of what’s about to commence in Game 6 Friday night is almost too intoxicating. The Celtics star has played in three Eastern Conference Finals at the age of 24, and following his 31-point Game 4 performance against Miami, he ended up tied with Larry Bird for the most career playoff points…
Tatum wants to get it right in Game 6 — Boston Herald
The Boston Celtics came out of halftime for Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals on Wednesday night and didn’t look like the same team that had gone into the locker room. The Celtics put together a second-half transformation to beat the Miami Heat, 93-80, shaking off a sluggish first half, in which they scored […]
Ime Udoka Explains What Changed For Celtics In Second Half To Beat Heat — NESN.com
The Boston Celtics defeated the Miami Heat 93-80 on Wednesday to bring themselves within one win of the NBA Finals, and Jaylen Brown wants to make sure they don’t fumble away that opportunity. “This is a great opportunity,” Brown said in his postgame media availability. “Leave everything on the floor. Have no reasons for regret… […]
Celtics Stars See Golden Opportunity, Want ‘No Reasons For Regret’ — NESN.com
Jaylen Brown scored 17 of his 25 points in the final 14 minutes as Boston broke open an ugly Game 5 late, winning 93-80 Wednesday to take a 3-2 lead in the Eastern Conference finals.
Celtics advancing toward NBA Finals as hobbled Heat desperately try to keep up — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports
Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro is listed as questionable for Wednesday’s 8:30 p.m. Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Boston Celtics at FTX Arena after missing Monday night’s Game 4 loss at TD Garden due to a groin strain. 413 more words
Tyler Herro questionable for Game 5 vs. Celtics; Jimmy Butler off Heat injury report — Twin Cities
MIAMI — Robert Williams returned to action Monday night after a one-game knee-related absence in Game 3, his fifth miss in the last eight games, and the difference was immediate. With Williams in the paint, the heads of Heat players go on a swivel, and the fact they shot 29 percent in the Celtics’ Game…
Celtics notebook: Rob Williams bides his time — Boston Herald
It’s become almost predictable at this point for the Boston Celtics. The Celtics have lost four times during their current run in the NBA playoffs, some more deflating than others but always bringing a sky is falling feeling, at least for those outside the team. But after each one of those losses, the Celtics have […]
Routinely Bouncing Back After Tough Playoff Losses In Celtics DNA — NESN.com
The Celtics had a great first half against the Heat in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals on Tuesday, but Miami outscored Boston by 25 points in the third quarter to take Game 1. The Celtics had a slow start to the third quarter, which allowed the Heat to work their way back. Jimmy […]
Ime Udoka, Celtics Players Explain Third Quarter Struggles In Game 1 — NESN.com
The third quarter scoreboard: Jimmy Butler 17, the entire Celtics team 14.
Jimmy Butler drops 41, Heat dominate third quarter, cruise to Game 1 win — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports
Marcus Smart, whose fire has helped drive the Celtics to their 2-2 series tie with Milwaukee, can appreciate the opposite approach. He appreciates the calm, steadied influence Al Horford has on the Celtics from night to night. “It’s great, especially with me. I’m more energized, a little more sporadic than he is, and he’s always…
Celtics notebook: Al Horford’s inspiration a playoff force for Celtics — Boston Herald
The view from left field 