Tag: Celtics
New-look Knicks blown out by defending champion Celtics
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) heads back to the bench during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics, Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) BOSTON — The new-look New York Knicks were no match in their first test against the defending NBA champion Boston Celtics.…
Read MoreCeltics prepare for banner night, opener vs rival Knicks
FILE – Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown, center, holds up the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy as he celebrates with the team after they won the NBA basketball championship with a Game 5 victory over the Dallas Mavericks, Monday, June 17, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, FIle) BOSTON — The Boston Celtics are giving themselves…
Read MoreCeltics to waive guard Lonnie Walker
Lonnie Walker IV #12 of the Boston Celtics dribbles the ball against the Toronto Raptors during a preseason game at TD Garden on October 13, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. China Wong/Getty Images/AFP NBA schedule released: Celtics-Knicks, Lakers-Wolves on opening night The Boston Celtics are expected to waive guard Lonnie Walker IV, ESPN reported Saturday. Walker,…
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Celtics head into title defense with something to prove
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, center, holds the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy as he celebrates with center Kristaps Porzingis, left, and guard Jaylen Brown, right, after the Celtics won the NBA championship with a Game 5 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Monday, June 17, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) Boston Celtics Last season:…
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NBA parity era is here, Celtics will try to end it
Boston Celtics Jrue Holiday, left, and Boston Celtics Jaylen Brown stand during a preseason game between Boston Celtics and Denver Nuggets in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Friday, Oct. 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Martin Dokoupil) It was a few minutes after Denver’s reign as NBA champion had come to an end last spring. The Minnesota Timberwolves…
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Bronny James struggles, Lakers lose to Celtics at Summer League
FILE–Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James Jr. during an NBA summer league basketball game in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker) LAS VEGAS — Bronny James struggled from the field again Monday, finishing 1 for 5 in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 88-74 loss to the Boston Celtics at NBA Summer League. Bronny played 25 minutes, finishing…
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76ers, Knicks make additions with eye on champion Celtics
The Celtics were far and away the pride of the Eastern Conference, bulldozing their way to the franchise’s 18th NBA championship with a talented roster built around perimeter scoring and lockdown defense. The race to prevent Boston from becoming the first team since the 2018 Golden State Warriors to repeat as champs began with the…
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Celtics look to become first repeat NBA champion since 2018
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum, center, holds the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy as he celebrates with center Kristaps Porzingis, left, and guard Jaylen Brown, right, after the Celtics won the NBA championship with a Game 5 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Monday, June 17, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa) BOSTON — It took…
Read MoreCeltics’ Porzingis returns to play for Game 5 vs Mavs
Kristaps Porzingis #8 of the Boston Celtics speaks to officials during the second quarter of Game Five of the 2024 NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks at TD Garden on June 17, 2024 in Boston, Massachusetts. Adam Glanzman/Getty Images/AFP BOSTON — Kristaps Porzingis returned to the floor on Monday night as the Boston Celtics attempted…
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Celtics aim to regroup after Mavericks avoid sweep
Boston Celtics players sit on the bench during the final moments of their loss to the Dallas Mavericks in Game 4 of the NBA finals, Friday, June 14, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) NBA Finals 2024 Boston Celtics vs Dallas Mavericks Poised for an NBA coronation in Dallas, the Boston Celtics instead suffered the…
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