No one knew how Isaiah Thomas was going to perform in the NBA playoffs. Just a day before the start of the postseason, the Boston Celtics point guard learned his 22-year-old sister had been killed as a result of a single-car crash in Washington. Thomas would take the floor the following night, and although the Celtics dropped Game 1 of their first-round series against the Chicago Bulls, Thomas’ 33 points in the contest were remarkably impressive. Since then, Thomas has continued to shine for the Celtics, who evened their series with the Bulls with a critical 104-95 win at the United Center on Sunday. Thomas once again paced the Celtics with 33 ... NESN.com
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Brad Stevens Knows Celtics Must ‘Find Some Answers’ For Talented Bucks
BOSTON — The Boston Celtics had only seen the Milwaukee Bucks once before their 103-100 loss Wednesday night, but the Bucks clearly present a challenge to the Celtics. Milwaukee’s ability to put rangy, athletic lineups on the floor bothered Boston for most of the night, especially during the first half. And if the two teams were to meet in the NBA playoffs, the Celtics will need to figure out how to attack the Bucks. “They’ve been one of the best teams in the East over the last month and a half,” Celtics coach Brad Stevens said. “So, I’m not surprised by their level and their level is really high. When we go small
Paul Pierce Gifts Each Celtics Player A Signed Jersey After Last Game Vs. Boston
Paul Pierce has not played for the Boston Celtics since 2013, but his tie to the organization will never be broken. Pierce, now with the Los Angeles Clippers, is in the midst of his final season in the NBA, wrapping up a tremendous 19-year career. On Monday, the Clippers hosted the Celtics in Pierce’s final matchup against the team that drafted him 10th overall in 1998. After 15 memorable years with the Celtics franchise, Pierce decided to give the current C’s a pretty cool parting gift following his last go-around with Boston. We have a feeling that Pierce’s Celtics jersey will one day be hanging from the TD Garden rafters.
Celtics Wrap: Celtics Use Strong Defensive Effort To Down Warriors
The Boston Celtics snapped out of their recent funk with a marquee win Wednesday night against the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena. Boston held the Warriors to a season-low 86 points in a 99-86 victory that showcased the Celtics’ defensive grit. The game was tight until midway through the fourth quarter when the Celtics’ defense sparked a 15-0 run to blow the game open. All-Star point guard Isaiah Thomas led the C’s with 25 points, while Kelly Olynyk added 17 off the bench. Klay Thompson scored 25 points for the Warriors and Stephen Curry chipped in with 23, but the electric backcourt didn’t get enough help to overcome Boston’s s... NESN.com
NBA Rumors: Cavs Were Nervous About Possible Celtics’ Blockbuster Trade
Despite being tied to a number of blockbuster trade rumors, the Boston Celtics made no moves at the NBA trade deadline. While this might have come as a disappointment to Celtics fans, it came as a sigh of relief to one of Boston’s Eastern Conference rivals: The Cleveland Cavaliers. Appearing on “The Lowe Post” podcast on Friday, ESPN’s Brian Windhorst explained that the Cavaliers were pretty nervous over the thought of the Celtics possibly acquiring Jimmy Butler or Paul George. “The Cavs were on pins and needles about the Celtics (possibly) getting Paul George or Jimmy Butler,” ESPN’s Brian Windhorst said on The Lowe Post podcast Fr... NESN.com
NBA Rumors: Terrence Jones Interested In Joining Celtics After Buyout
The Boston Celtics’ roster looks exactly the same as it did before Thursday’s NBA trade deadline. But that doesn’t mean it’s set in stone. The NBA’s buyout period runs from now until March 1, and several players are available for teams to scoop up as free agents. One of those players is forward Terrence Jones, who was waived by the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday. And according to Steve Kyler of Basketball Insiders, Jones has an eye on Boston. The Celtics could be a good fit for Jones, who averaged 11.5 points and 5.9 points per game as a role player for the Pelicans this season. At just 25 years
Celtics Wrap: C’s Sink Clippers 107-102 In Paul Pierce’s Boston Finale
BOSTON — The Celtics gave Paul Pierce a fitting tribute Sunday afternoon, but they didn’t cut his team any slack between the whistles. Boston dispatched Los Angeles Clippers 107-102 in a wire-to-wire victory at TD Garden, sending Pierce off into the sunset with a loss in his final visit to the city before he retires at the end of the season. Isaiah Thomas (28 points, eight assists), led a balanced Celtics attack that put seven players — including all five starters — in double figures. Jamal Crawford and Blake Griffin paced the Clippers with 23 points each. Here’s how this one went down: STARTING FIVE