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Boston Celtics: Jayson Tatum Reacts to Jaylen Brown’s 32-Point Explosion in Game 1 Win Vs. Cavaliers

The Boston Celtics did not require a typical Jayson Tatum performance from Jayson Tatum in their Game 1 blowout win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Celtics superstar had a pretty easygoing evening as teammate Jaylen Brown took over for Boston.

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We're scouting our potential Eastern Conference Finals opponent. While we don’t want to get too far ahead of ourselves, it can’t hurt to keep an eye on the Celtics’ potential Eastern Conference opponents.

NBA News / CelticsBlog / 17 minutes ago

Former NBA All-Star Roy Hibbert discusses Celtics-Cavaliers

The former All-Star shared his thoughts on the Celtics playoff chances. The Boston Celtics have secured their first win of the second round. They decimated the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night.

NBA News / Yardbarker / 32 minutes ago

Insider provides latest on Cavaliers' Jarrett Allen

Jarrett Allen missed the Cleveland Cavaliers game against the Boston Celtics on Tuesday. He also missed the team's victory over the Orlando Magic on Sunday.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / 27 minutes ago

Celtics practice notebook: No one’s worried about Jayson Tatum, Porzingis gets shots up, Pritchard talks buzzer-beaters

After beating the Cavaliers last night, the Celtics practiced against today in preparation for tomorrow’s Game 2. Joe Mazzulla, Payton Pritchard, and Jrue Holiday spoke with the media, while Kristaps Porzingis got in some light shooting.

NBA News / Field Level Media / 1 hour ago

Cavs look to brush off opener, 'steal' Game 2 in Boston

The visiting Cleveland Cavaliers look to even their second-round Eastern Conference semifinals series against the Boston Celtics when the teams play Game 2 of the best-of-seven series Thursday night.

NBA News / CelticsBlog / 4 hours ago

Three things you might have missed in Celtics-Cavaliers Game 1

Lockdown defense, Jayson Tatum’s confidence, and Mike Gorman. The Boston Celtics took care of business on Tuesday night, winning their Game 1 matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers by a score of 120-95.

NBA News / Yardbarker / 17 minutes ago

Jaylen Brown puts NBA on notice after Celtics latest win

The Celtics got their second-round series against the Cavaliers off to a flying start.

Three stars from Tuesday’s NBA playoff games

Celtics dominate short-handed Cavaliers in blowout Game 1 win

Celtics HC asked for Kristaps Porzingis update before Game 1 vs. Cavs

Forgotten NBA stars from the merger to the Lottery era

The 'Boston Celtics coaches' quiz

NBA News / BasketballNews.com / 1 hour ago

2024 NBA Playoffs Day 18 Recap: Celtics, Thunder extend mastery over Cavs, Mavs

The Boston Celtics and the Oklahoma City Thunder proved why they were no.1 in their respective conferences after a dominant Game 1 of Round 2 on Day 18 of the 2024 NBA Playoffs on Tuesday night.

Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most three-pointers made in one postseason' quiz

How many of the NBA players with the most three-pointers made in a single postseason can you name in five minutes?

Watch: Derrick White stays hot from deep in Game 1

Derrick White's emergence as the Celtics' third-best player was not forecasted

Boston Celtics News / ClutchPoints / 2 hours ago

Celtics’ Jaylen Brown sends Derrick White message to fans after Game 1 masterpiece vs. Cavs

Derrick White has proven his value to the Boston Celtics over and over again, with his play even garnering a push from fans and media members for him to be named an All-Star or All-NBA player this season.

Boston Celtics News / NBA Analysis Network / 1 hour ago

Celtics Throttle Cavs Using Hot Perimeter Shooting In Game 1 Victory

The Boston Celtics dominated the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, winning 120-95. Derrick White continued his remarkable shooting streak, scoring 25 points and shooting 7-12 from beyond the arc.

Boston Celtics News / Last Word On Sports / 1 hour ago

2024 NBA Playoffs: Celtics Cornerstone Flying Under the Radar

How many team’s leading scorers are among their least discussed players in the opening round of the NBA Playoffs? This postseason, just one, as Boston Celtics wing Jaylen Brown had largely flown under the radar until yesterday.

Luke Kornet News / CelticsBlog / 16 minutes ago

Luke Kornet sets the tone off the bench in Game 1 victory over Cavaliers

Luke hauled in 10 rebounds and brought the energy for Boston. When news got out that Kristaps Porzingis was going to miss some time with a right soleus strain, guys like Luke Kornet and Xavier Tillman Sr.

NBA News / CelticsBlog / 1 hour ago

That was easy: 10 Takeaways from Celtics/Cavaliers

The Celtics destroyed the Cavaliers in extremely relaxing fashion. Just call them an advertisement for Staples in the late 2000s, because we’re smashing

Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / 1 hour ago

Derrick White's emergence as Celtics' third-best player was not forecasted

Derrick White's emergence as the Celtics' third-best player was not forecasted

The Celtics know they've got a great one in their midst.

Watch: Celtics' Derrick White stays hot from deep in Game 1

Celtics HC asked for Kristaps Porzingis update before Game 1 vs. Cavs

Celtics dominate short-handed Cavaliers in blowout Game 1 win

The greatest NBA sixth men of all time

The 'Most career points in Game 7s' quiz

Boston Celtics News / ClutchPoints / 6 hours ago

3 Celtics takeaways from Game 1 beatdown over Cavs

The Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers had 11 of their last 12 meetings decided by single digits heading into Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

Boston Celtics News / FanNation Inside The Celtics / 4 hours ago

Joe Mazzulla Assesses Jaylen Brown’s Evolution

On Tuesday, the Boston Celtics picked up a 120-95 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference Semifinals series. Jaylen Brown registered a team-high 32 points in the dominant victory. Per Inside The Celtics, Joe Mazzulla believes Brown has evolved as a player. “Yeah, he takes a ton of pride in just growing as a player.

Boston Celtics News / Hoops Wire / 14 minutes ago

Cavs Look A Lot Like They Did In First Round, Except These Are The Celtics

Random dribbles following the Cavaliers’ 120-95 Game 1 road loss to the Boston Celtics on Tuesday. … 1. Man, I just don’t know. There are no easy answers here.

NBA News / Action Network / 4 hours ago

NBA picks, predictions: Our ‘Buckets’ best bets for NBA Playoffs for Tuesday 5/7

Even though there are two NBA games on the docket, our crew from the "Buckets" podcast is focused on only one game: Cavs vs. Celtics.

NBA best bets: 5 expert picks for Tuesday 5/7

Cavaliers vs. Celtics Game 1 prediction, odds, pick for Tue. 5/7: Fade the Cavs' O

NBA player props for Tue. 5/7, including Jarrett Allen, Jaylen Brown, Dereck Lively II

Boston Celtics News / FanNation Inside The Celtics / 23 hours ago

Joe Mazzulla Shares Update on Kristaps Porzingis: 'Better Than We Thought'

On Saturday at the Auerbach Center, Kristaps Porzingis said of the soleus strain in his right calf, "It's something, it's not nothing, you know? So, it will take a little bit of time for sure.

Boston Celtics News / Hoops Wire / 4 hours ago

Celtics Say They’re Well Aware That Cavs Don’t Go Down Easily, Citing ‘Ability To Go On Runs’

For the Cavaliers and Celtics, the second round of the NBA playoffs has finally begun. This is the latest starting second-round series because it took the Cavs seven games to rid themselves of the Orlando Magic, despite being heavy favorites.

Boston Celtics News / Fastbreak on FanNation / May 7

Boston Celtics Player Ruled Out For Game 1 Against Cavs

On Tuesday evening, the Boston Celtics will host the Cleveland Cavaliers for Game 1 of their second-round playoff series. For the game, the Celtics will remain without one of their best players, as 2018 NBA All-Star Kristaps Porzingis has been ruled out.

Payton Pritchard News / FanNation Ducks Digest / 1 hour ago

Oregon Basketball Legend Payton Pritchard: I’m ‘The Difference’ In Boston Celtics NBA Playoffs Success

Former Oregon basketball star Payton Pritchard has emerged as a dependable piece of a Boston Celtics team headed to Eastern Conference semifinals in the 2024 NBA playoffs.