The Boston Celtics looked like they were going to lose once again to the Toronto Raptors, even without an injured DeMar DeRozan playing. Then the fourth quarter happened. The C’s came storming back from a double-digit deficit Wednesday night at TD Garden to top the Raptors 109-104 and take a 1.5 game lead in the Atlantic Division and for the Eastern Conference’s No. 2 seed. Isaiah Thomas, aka “The King in the Fourth,” had 44 points, including 19 fourth-quarter points. Jae Crowder (12 points, eight rebounds), Marcus Smart (10 points) and Al Horford (11 points) were the other C’s in double-figures. Kyle Lowry led the Raptors with 32 po... NESN.com
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Celtics Wrap: Boston’s Defense Turns In Clunker In Wizards’ 123-108 Win
Share this: The Washington Wizards said they were attending the Boston Celtics’ funeral Tuesday, and it turns out they weren’t that far off. The Wizards, who wore all-black clothing to the Verizon Center for their latest matchup with the rival C’s, manhandled Boston’s defense in a 123-108 victory. Bradley Beal led all scorers with 31 points, and John Wall wasn’t too far behind with 27 points and seven assists. Isaiah Thomas and Al Horford led the Celtics with 25 and 22 points, respectively. With the win, Washington improved to 25-20, while Boston lost its third straight game and dropped to 26-18. Here’s how it all went down. STARTING FIVEIsaiah Thomas, Marcus Smart, Jae Crowder, Amir Johnson, Al Horford DEFENSELESSThe first quarter wasn’t kind to the C’s. Boston allowed the Wizards
Celtics Wrap: Avery Bradley’s Big Game Helps Boston Survive Scare From 76ers
Share this: Sometimes all you have to do is trust the process. The Boston Celtics trailed by double digits to the lowly Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night, but they came back late in the third quarter and poured it on in the final frame to win 110-106 at TD Garden. Al Horford hit the game-winning 3-pointer with 17 seconds remaining, as the C’s set a new franchise record with 19 made baskets form beyond the arc. Avery Bradley was the star of the game with 26 points and nine rebounds. Isaiah Thomas (24 points), Al Horford (19 points, 12 rebounds, four assists), Marcus Smart (14 points, eight assists) and Amir Johnson (13 points) also had big offensive games. Joel Embiid led the 76ers with 23 points. With the win,
Al Horford Puts Coal In Kristaps Porzingis’ Stocking With Monster Dunk
Share this: Everyone’s exchanging gifts this holiday season, and Al Horford had an extra special present for Kristaps Porzingis on Christmas Day. The Boston Celtics forward took center stage at Madison Square Garden in the third quarter of his team’s matchup with the New York Knicks. Horford took the ball at the top of the key and saw only Porzingis in his path. So, the All-Star big man drove the lane and proceeded to put the 7-foot-3 Latvian on a poster. We’d imagine this poster would look good in Horford’s living room. Horford turned 30 years old this summer, but this mammoth dunk proves he still has plenty of pep left in his step. Check out the Celtics’ and Knicks’ Christmas Day uniforms >> Thumbnail photo
Celtics Wrap: Isaiah Thomas Fuels Boston’s Huge 112-109 Comeback Win Vs. Grizzli…
Share this: The Boston Celtics couldn’t have started Tuesday’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies much worse on offense, yet they still made things very interesting in the second half. The Celtics trailed by 17 midway through the third quarter but came all the way back to force overtime, and they ultimately earned a hard-fought 112-109 victory over the Grizzlies at FedExForum. Isaiah Thomas led all scorers with a career-high 44 points against the best defense in the league. Avery Bradley (16 points), Al Horford (17 points, 14 rebounds), Jae Crowder (11 points, six rebounds) and Kelly Olynyk (10 points) also scored in double-figures for Boston. Marc Gasol and Troy Daniels led the way for Memphis with 24 points apiece. With the win, the Celtics improved to 16-12, while the
Celtics Wrap: Kawhi Leonard Lifts Spurs To 108-101 Win Vs. Struggling C’s
Share this: The Boston Celtics didn’t have to worry about closing out Wednesday’s game against the San Antonio Spurs because they never had the chance. The C’s fell behind early, and while they mounted comebacks in the second and third quarters, they were far from enough in the Spurs’ 108-101 victory at AT&T Center. Avery Bradley led the Isaiah Thomas-less Celtics with 25 points, 10 rebounds and six assists, while Jae Crowder (15 points), Al Horford (13), Terry Rozier (12) and Marcus Smart (11) all reached double-digits in scoring. San Antonio’s Kawhi Leonard led all scorers with 26 points. With the win, the Spurs improved to 20-5, while the Celtics dropped to 13-12. Here’s how it all went down in San Antonio. STARTING FIVEMarcus Smart, Avery Bradley, Jae Crowder,
Celtics Wrap: Al Horford’s All-Around Game Leads Boston To Win Vs. Kings
Share this: If the Boston Celtics want to take the next step, they have to beat the Detroit Pistons and the Sacramento Kings of the world, especially when they are at TD Garden. They failed to take care of business Wednesday against the Pistons, but they did bounce back Friday at home with a 97-92 win over DeMarcus Cousins and the Kings. Al Horford led the way for the C’s with 26 points on 10 of 18 shooting (4 of 7 on 3-pointers), eight rebounds and six blocks. Isaiah Thomas (20 points, seven assists), Jae Crowder (16 points) and Avery Bradley (15 points, nine rebounds) also had big nights for the Celtics. Cousins led all players with 28 points, while teammate Matt Barnes recorded a double-double with 12