Boston is the undisputed in-form team in the NBA with the longest running winning streak (9). Losing to the Celtics, even at home, should therefore not be seen as an affront. But Philadelphia added the way this Tuesday, sinking completely (87-135). This gap of 48 points had never been reached in 457 confrontations between these … Read more
4,789. The figure is precise. We do not laugh with the number of fans allowed in the room. 25%, no more. But no less either. Because in Boston, we have only one desire: to support the Celtics, on this first night of play-in, the mini-qualifying tournament for the last two places in the play-offs, with … Read more
In the other matches of the night, Charlotte continues its good start to the season. Now with a 4-1 record, the Hornets have disposed of Orlando (111-120), well helped by a magical Miles Bridges (31 points) or Gordon Hayward (24 points, 5 rebounds 5 assists). Toronto and Fred VanVleet (26 points) beat Indiana for their … Read more
Super Bowl obliges, the two meetings on the NBA program on Sunday evening were brought forward to the start of the afternoon to avoid being in competition with American football. Not enough to destabilize Boston, which signed an eighth consecutive victory, against Atlanta (105-95) with 38 points from Jayson Tatum. The All-Star winger scored 16 … Read more
Dennis Schröder announced it on his Instagram account: for the 2021-2022 season, he will wear the Boston Celtics jersey. The 27-year-old point guard, who spent a year at the Los Angeles Lakers, was free from any contract. According to ESPN, he has just signed a contract in Boston for 5.9 million dollars (about 5 M€), … Read more
The turnover has not dragged on, and it is significant. According to information confirmed by ESPN (Adrian Wojnarowski) et The Athletic (Shams Sharania) in particular, then confirmed by the club in stride, Brad Stevens, coach of the Boston Celtics since 2013, will no longer coach the franchise from next season. He will replace the president … Read more
The Boston Celtics are reviving. After two consecutive losses against the Charlotte Hornets (102-111) and against Portland Blazers (105-109), Boston clearly dominated the Washington Wizards on their floor this Sunday evening (87-116), dominating all the quarter- time (25-31; 20-29; 24-31; 18-25). Against the Washington Wizards (10th in the Eastern Conference), Boston dominated the game head … Read more
Thus, according to Adrian Wojnaroswski (ESPN) it is the eternal assistant Ime Udoka, 43, who would have been chosen to help the Massachusetts team to raise their heads. Former pro player (Lakers, Knicks, Spurs, Kings or Blazers), with a modest career in the NBA (316 games, 5.2 points average), Udoka had spent seven years with … Read more