Share this: It appeared as though the Boston Celtics were going to coast to their second straight blowout win with the way things started Saturday night against the Bucks at BMO Harris Bradley Center. But Milwaukee made them earn the win in the end. The Celtics eventually hung on for a 112-108 overtime victory over the Bucks despite blowing a double-digit lead. Isaiah Thomas led the way with 37 points and eight assists. Jae Crowder (20 points), Kelly Olynyk (17 points) and Amir Johnson (11 points) also reached double-figures, while Jaylen Brown added eight rebounds. Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 21 points and was one of six Bucks players in double-figures. With the win, Boston improved to 29-18, while Milwaukee dropped to 21-26. The win was the C’s third in a row and
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Celtics Star Isaiah Thomas Calls Patriots ‘The Team You Want To Be’
Share this: The New England Patriots reached their ninth Super Bowl in franchise history after their 36-17 rout of the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. Those nine Super Bowl appearances are an NFL record, and the Patriots’ greatness has other Boston sports franchises pulling for them to capture their fifth Lombardi Trophy, especially the Boston Celtics. Celtics point guard Isaiah Thomas, who is a Seattle Seahawks fan and Tacoma, Wash. native, has split his fan hood between the Seahawks and Patriots since he met quarterback Tom Brady last summer while the two were recruiting then-free agent Kevin Durant to join the C’s. The two Boston sports stars now “frequently exchange text messages” and the C’s point guard told the media on Monday that the Patriots set
Isaiah Thomas Has Beef With NBA 2K Video Game, Wants It To Be More Realistic
Share this: Isaiah Thomas is having a monster season for the Boston Celtics. At just 5-foot-9, Thomas is currently fourth in the NBA in scoring, averaging 28.7 points per game. On Thursday, the NBA 2K17 video game tweeted at Thomas, showing appreciation towards his unexpected rise to stardom. Thomas appreciated the love, but expressed an issue he had with the game. @NBA2K appreciate the love but damn Can you make me more realistic in the game? Like be able to get a shot off in the paint lol. — Isaiah Thomas (@Isaiah_Thomas) January 19, 2017 Thomas does have a legitimate gripe. Aside from being a terrific 3-point shooter, he has shown on countless occasions his ability to drive to the basket and score in the paint. IT
Celtics Wrap: Isaiah Thomas’ Game-Winner Lifts Boston To Thrilling 103-101 Win
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
Isaiah Thomas Hits 3-Pointer, Celebrates By High-Fiving Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Share this: There was a high-profile guest at TD Garden on Wednesday night to see the Boston Celtics take on the Washington Wizards. Legendary boxer and good friend of Isaiah Thomas, Floyd Mayweather Jr., was sitting courtside to see the C’s come back to beat the Wizards 117-108. So when Thomas hit a clutch 3-pointer late in the fourth quarter, he celebrated by high-fiving “Money” Mayweather. This wasn’t the only exchange the two had Wednesday night. After the Celtics victory, IT gifted Mayweather his game jersey. Thomas finished the night with 38 points, 20 of which came in the fourth quarter. Thumbnail photo via Mark L. Baer/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link
Isaiah Thomas Hits 3-Pointer, Celebrates By High-Fiving Floyd Mayweather
There was a high-profile guest at TD Garden Wednesday night to see the Boston Celtics take on the Washington Wizards. Legendary boxer and good friend of Isaiah Thomas, Floyd Mayweather, was sitting courtside to see the C’s come back to beat the Wizards 117-108. So when Thomas hit a clutch 3-point shot late in the fourth quarter, he celebrated by high-fiving “Money” Mayweather. This wasn’t the only exchange the two had Wednesday night. After the Celtics victory, IT gifted Mayweather his game jersey. Thomas finished the night with 38 points, 20 of which coming in the fourth quarter. Thumbnail photo via Mark L. Baer/USA... NESN.com
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