Share this: It felt like déjà vu for the Boston Celtics on Friday, as they saw a commanding double-digit lead evaporate in the closing minutes against the Atlanta Hawks just a few days after they completely collapsed against the Toronto Raptors. But this chapter had a different ending. Isaiah Thomas (28 points) took over late with 13 fourth-quarter points, two of which came on the game-winning basket in the C’s 103-101 win at Philips Arena. Kelly Olynyk (26 points, eight rebounds) and Jae Crowder (18 points, nine rebounds) also chipped in with key offensive performances for the Celtics, while Paul Millsap and Tim Hardaway Jr. led the way for the Hawks with 23 points each. With the win, Boston improved to 25-15, while Atlanta dropped to 22-17. Here’s how it all went
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Celtics Wrap: Isaiah Thomas Helps Boston Escape With 107-106 Win Vs. 76ers
Every game seems to be a struggle for the Boston Celtics right now, although they managed to win their second straight game against an inferior opponent Saturday night. The Celtics overcame a double-digit first-half deficit to beat the lowly Philadelphia 76ers 107-106 at Wells Fargo Center on Saturday night. Isaiah Thomas led the way for Boston with 37 points and seven assists. Avery Bradley (20 points, nine assists), Al Horford (11 points) and Jae Crowder (10 points) were Boston’s other double-digit scorers. All five 76ers starters reached double-digits, but their leading scorer was Dario Saric (21 points) off the bench. With the win, the Ce... NESN.com
Celtics Wrap: Boston Mounts Furious Fourth-Quarter Comeback To Win 99-93
They say basketball is a game of runs. But a 19-0 run? Now that’s something you don’t see everyday in the NBA. But that one stretch proved to be the difference Monday night between the Boston Celtics and Minnesota Timberwolves. After falling behind by double digits, the C’s mounted a furious 19-0 comeback, starting with Al Horford’s jumper at the end of the third quarter. Boston then scored the first 17 points of the fourth to take back the lead and eventually win 99-93. Isaiah Thomas led the Celtics with 29 points. Al Horford (20 points), Avery Bradley (13) and Terry Rozier (12) also finished in double figures. Minnesota’s Karl-Anthony Towns ... NESN.com
Celtics Wrap: Boston Crushes Knicks 115-87 Behind Strong Effort By Isaiah Thomas
Share this: It wasn’t perfect, but the Boston Celtics certainly will take it. The Celtics halted their three-game losing streak and returned to .500 on Friday by dismantling the New York Knicks in a 115-87 win. Boston’s rebounding and defense didn’t look much better than in past performances, but it almost didn’t matter after three consecutive bad losses, including one each to the lowly Denver Nuggets and Washington Wizards. Isaiah Thomas carried the Celtics on his back, but the point guard wasn’t the only one worth talking about. Thanks to coach Brad Stevens changing the starting five, the Celtics’ offense almost looked like a whole new team. Here are the takeaways from Friday’s win. STARTING FIVEIsaiah Thomas, Avery Bradley, Marcus Smart, Kelly Olynyk, Amir Johnson. FIRST