In Game 5, the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Celtics 113-97 at TD Garden, using a brutal fourth quarter to turn a tense playoff game into a road statement. Boston was …
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Celtics Spoil Embiid’s Return And Put Sixers On The Brink
by Len Werleby Len WerleJoel Embiid came back, but the series did not come back with him. In Game 4 in Philadelphia, the Boston Celtics overwhelmed the 76ers 128-96, taking a 3-1 lead in …
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Game 3 needed a star to settle it. In Philadelphia, that star was Jayson Tatum. The Boston Celtics beat the 76ers 108-100 on Friday night, reclaiming home-court advantage and taking …
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Joe Mazzulla’s most memorable Coach of the Year comment was not a campaign speech. It was a dismissal. After being named one of the finalists for the award, the Boston …
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40 Years Ago, Larry Bird Thought He Played Against God Disguised As Michael Jordan
by Len Werleby Len WerleMichael Jordan has a crazy array of legendary playoff performances under his belt, one of which took place 40 years ago today, and made Larry Bird believe something biblical had …
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Boston Celtics Open Like Contenders, Bury 76ers Under The Weight Of Their Depth
by Len Werleby Len WerleThe Boston Celtics began their postseason the way top seeds imagine it: with control, with force, and with very little suspense by the end. In Game 1 of their first-round …
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61 Years Ago, John Havlicek Stole The Ball And Made NBA History
by Len Werleby Len Werle61 years ago today, one of the most famous plays, including one of the most famous broadcasting quotes, took place. April 15, 1965 – Game 7 of the Eastern Conference …
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Stephen Curry, The Knicks, And The End Of Season Marketplace Snapshot Of The NBA
The NBA end of season retail report is a reminder that the league’s economy is powered as much by storylines as standings. Based on sales from NBAStore.com and Fanatics’ network …
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Before Tipoff, Jordan Poole Gave The Game Back To A Kid
by Kano Klasby Kano KlasNot every memorable NBA moment happens after tipoff. Before Friday’s game against Boston, Jordan Poole casually invited a young fan onto the court to take a few shots during pregame …
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Brad Stevens’ Blueprint For Role Players Starts With Character, Not Hype
by Kano Klasby Kano KlasBrad Stevens offered a revealing look at how the Celtics think about roster building, and the quote says as much about Boston’s culture as it does about scouting. Asked what …
