Tag: Celtics

When Danny Ainge was a player, nobody ever questioned his “grit” or “burning fire” to win. Yet, I’m not sure that anybody predicted him to instill such a ruthless demeanor ...

Jan 13, 2018; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs small forward Kawhi Leonard (2) passes the ball against Denver Nuggets small forward Wilson Chandler (21) during the first half at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

What Should The Spurs Do With Kawhi Leonard?

by Eduardo Monk Jr.

July 2, 2018

After a puzzling season of odd quad injuries and cryptic team meetings, the search for a suitable recipient of former MVP finalist Kawhi Leonard rages on for the Spurs.

Jun 21, 2018; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Landry Shamet (Wichita State) greets NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected as the number twenty-six overall pick to the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round of the 2018 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Draft Picks 26-30: 76ers Draft Shamet, Celtics Steal Williams

The NBA draft is happening right now! Keep up with all of the picks in groups of five.

Jan 23, 2018; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs small forward Kawhi Leonard (left) watches from the bench during the first half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports

Potential Trade Destinations For Kawhi Leonard

June 15, 2018

Per Shams, Kawhi Leonard is unhappy with the Spurs and wants out of the team. The NBA will certainly be scrambling to trade for the star, who is a top-five ...

May 27, 2018; Boston, MA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) celebrates after drawing foul against the Boston Celtics during the fourth quarter in game seven of the Eastern conference finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

Cavaliers Down Celtics In Scrappy Game Seven, LeBron Reaches Eighth Straight NBA Finals

LeBron James and the Cavaliers defeated the Celtics tonight, 87-79. They handed Boston their first home loss of the postseason and the most costly one at that. This was a ...

May 21, 2018; Cleveland, OH, USA; Boston Celtics forward Marcus Morris (13) argues with referee Bill Kennedy (55) after a foul during the third quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers in game four of the Eastern conference finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Have The Celtics Lost Control of The Series?

by FPC NBA Staff

After taking a commanding 2-0 lead over the Cleveland Cavaliers, many saw an imminent sweep. Heading back to Boston, where the Celtics haven't lost a game, Boston looks to regain ...

May 13, 2018; Boston, MA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) watches the action against the Boston Celtics from the bench during the fourth quarter in game one of the Eastern conference finals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

Concern-O-Meter: How Worried Should the Cavaliers Be?

by Eduardo Monk Jr.

May 14, 2018

The Celtics dominated LeBron James and the Cavaliers in game one. We have seen LeBron win series's by himself but how concerned should the Cavaliers be after game one?

Apr 28, 2018; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Terry Rozier (12) is guarded by Milwaukee Bucks guard Jason Terry (3) during the fourth quarter in game seven of the first round of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports

Full Court Press: Terry Rozier’s 26 Points And Nine Assists Vault Celtics Into Round Two

Welcome to the daily Full Court Press playoff edition, where we recap all of the day’s NBA action. Check back every night if you missed any NBA action and come ...

April 24, 2018; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) is congratulated by center Jordan Bell (2) for making a basket against the San Antonio Spurs during the second quarter in game five of the second round of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Full Court Press: Warriors and 76ers Win Series 4-1, Celtics Top Bucks At Home

Welcome to the daily Full Court Press playoff edition, where we recap all of the day’s NBA action. Check back every night if you missed any NBA action and come ...

BOSTON, MA - MARCH 11: Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics celebrates with his teammates during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies on March 11, 2015 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2015 NBAE (Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images)

Worst NBA Playoff Teams Since 08’-09’: 4-3

by Chris Simmons

April 24, 2018

The goal of this project is to figure out which teams were the worst to make the playoffs in the last 10 NBA seasons. To measure this I had to ...

Apr 17, 2018; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Terry Rozier (12) controls the ball while Milwaukee Bucks guard Malcolm Brogdon (13) defends during the second half in game two of the first round of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Playoff Power Rankings: Celtics Thrive Without Kyrie, Pacers Give Cleveland Trouble

April 18, 2018

Who rises and who falls in the first NBA power rankings installment of the postseason?

Apr 17, 2018; Portland, OR, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday (11) drives to the basket on Portland Trail Blazers forward Ed Davis (17) during the first quarter in game two of the first round of the 2018 NBA Playoffs at the Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Steve Dykes-USA TODAY Sports

Full Court Press: Jrue Holiday’s 33 Leads The Pelicans Over Portland

April 18, 2018

Welcome to the daily Full Court Press playoff edition, where we recap all of the day’s NBA action. Check back every night if you missed any NBA action and come ...

Apr 15, 2018; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) dunks the ball against the Milwaukee Bucks in the second half in game one of the first round of the 2018 NBA Playoffs between the Boston Celtics and Milwaukee Bucks at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-USA TODAY Sports

Full Court Press: Pacers Dethrone King James, Celtics Escape OT Thriller

April 15, 2018

Welcome to the daily Full Court Press playoff edition, where we recap all of the day's NBA action. Check back every night if you missed any NBA action and come ...

Mar 23, 2018; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts to pain against the Atlanta Hawks in the third quarter at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

Identifying Every NBA Contender’s Biggest Weakness

by Eduardo Monk Jr.

March 25, 2018