UPDATE (7:45 p.m.): The Celtics have dominated Robert Williams out with a again contusion. ORIGINAL STORY: The very last thing the Boston Celtics might have afforded getting into Saturday was one other damage to the frontcourt. The C’s had been with out Aaron Baynes and Al Horford (with Gordon Hayward additionally sitting out whereas in NBA concussion protocol) in opposition to the Charlotte Hornets, which means Robert Williams III received his first profession begin. But the 21-year-old large man wouldn't end the primary half. Williams appeared to injure his again after lacking a putback dunk and falling laborious. The middle remained down on the ground for fairly some time whereas medical personnel attended to him. Williams finally was assisted off the ground, and
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Celtics Wrap: Boston Falls To Hornets 124-117 After
After a pair of tough-to-swallow losses towards playoff contenders, the Boston Celtics couldn't proper the ship towards the scuffling Charlotte Hornets, blowing an 18-point lead within the fourth quarter in a 124-117 loss at Spectrum Center. Kemba Walker was a drive, ending with 36 factors, 9 assists and 11 rebounds, out-dueling Kyrie Irving within the fourth quarter. Irving led the Celtics with 31 factors. Jaylen Brown continued to impress whereas coming off the bench, going for 29 factors. Marcus Morris (15), Jayson Tatum (12) and Terry Rozier (12) additionally completed in double figures. With the loss, the Celtics fall to 43-30, whereas the Hornets transfer to 33-39 with the win. Here’s the way it all went down. STARTING FIVEPG: Kyrie IrvingSG: Marcus SmartSF: Jayson
Celtics Notes: Kyrie Irving Laments Celtics’ Defense On
A large number of issues needed to go fallacious within the Boston Celtics’ most up-to-date meltdown, this time blowing an 18-point fourth-quarter lead in a 124-117 loss to the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday. But maybe chief among the many causes Boston fell aside within the fourth was as a result of they utterly misplaced monitor of Kemba Walker. The Hornets level guard is a infamous fourth-quarter performer, and he torched The Green on Saturday evening, going for 18 factors within the ultimate 12 minutes because the Hornets closed issues out with a large 30-5 run to cap the comeback. After the sport, Kyrie Irving mentioned the Celtics have been a lot too lax on the one they name “Cardiac Kemba.” Kyrie on Kemba
Celtics Injuries: Here’s Latest On Jayson Tatum, Robert
The Boston Celtics haven't had a lot to rejoice of late. In the midst of a three-game dropping streak, which attain a low level in Saturday’s 124-117 loss to the Charlotte Hornets during which they have been outscored 30-5 down the stretch, the Celtics have been bitten laborious by the harm bug. Aron Baynes (ankle), Al Horford (knee) and Gordon Hayward (concussion) all missed Saturday’s tilt, and now it seems to be like Boston can be with out at the least yet one more physique after they tackle the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday again at TD Garden. Robert Williams III and Jayson Tatum every suffered decrease again contusions after taking laborious falls beneath the basket. Williams appeared to take the more severe
Sixers’ Joel Embiid Reacts To Mid-Game Spat With Celtics’ Marcus Smart
Things got heated between Celtics point guard Marcus Smart and 76ers center Joel Embiid less than one minute into the second half of the Celtics’ 118-113 loss to the Philadelphia on Wednesday. Smart took a tumble in the paint after running into a pick set by Embiid, colliding with his seemingly outstretched elbow. The Celtics point guard shoved Embiid to the ground in response, and sparks went flying between the two teams. Smart received a Flagrant 2 for the push and was ejected from the game. Embiid, however, received a technical foul and was allowed to remain in the game. (You can watch the play here.) Embiid expressed his frustrations... NESN.com
Isaiah Thomas Not Ruling Out Return To Celtics If Opportunity Arises
Isaiah Thomas always will hold a favorable place in the hearts of Boston Celtics fans. The former Celtic is in Boston with the Denver Nuggets getting ready to square up with the C’s on Monday night at TD Garden. It will be Thomas’ first game back in Boston as an active player since he was traded to Cleveland in 2017. A lot has been made of the trade, from Thomas holding a grudge against Danny Ainge to Anthony Davis Sr. saying he didn’t want his son to play in Boston after what the team did to Thomas. But it seems that everything long has been smoothed out between Thomas and Ainge, with Thomas
Celtics’ Al Horford Healthy, Playing ‘Best Basketball Of The Year’
The Boston Celtics seemed to have turned a corner on the West Coast. After a dreadful stretch heading into and directly following the NBA All-Star Break, in which the team lost seven of 10 games, the C’s have rediscovered their groove in California. Following the beneficial long plane ride, Boston crushed the Golden State Warriors and picked up wins against the Sacramento Kings and Los Angeles Lakers. Coinciding with the Celtics’ resurgence has been the outstanding play of Al Horford. The 32-year-old was one of the few bright spots on the floor during the Celtics’ dreary streak, and he has kept his form up on the team’s current road trip,... NESN.com