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After playing five games in seven days, the NBA schedule makers followed that up with one game in seven days for the Celtics. Since we’re all missing the C’s right now, I thought I’d toss up some of Avery Bradley’s best defensive moments recently. The majority of them are AB simply taking the other PG’s money straight up. There is also ample footage of his work against the red hot Stephen Curry. Typically we all go crazy over incredible offensive plays (as we should) but to me, this defense is even more impressive especially at the professional level.
To borrow the nickname that KWAPT gave to AB, enjoy this “Zero Tolerance” compilation until the Celtics get back at it in Philly tomorrow.
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Bradley leads C’s Sunday workout
As John wrote earlier today, Doc Rivers, Paul Pierce, Jet & KG were all absent from today’s workout. So who kept things organized while the vets & head coach were away? As Chris Forsberg tells us, it was none other than “Zero Tolerance”:
Rajon Rondo is off rehabbing an ACL injury and the practice floor featured nearly as many newcomers (4) as guys who started the season...
Avery Bradley might not be 100%
As tough as this might be to comprehend considering what he’s able to do out there, both Kevin Garnett and Doc Rivers said today that they don’t think Avery Bradley is 100% this season:
“Although he isn’t really loud, he’s very vibrant,” added Garnett. “I don’t think he’s 100 percent [healthy], which is scary. I think he’s still working through some things with...
Celtics defeat 76ers 109-101: highlights and box score
Avery Bradley was the Boston Celtics' top scorer against the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night with 22 points, leading the Celtics to a 109-101 victory and their 3rd straight win. Boston is now only 1 game behind Atlanta for the 6th seed in the East, and 1.5 games behind both Chicago and Brooklyn (#4 and #5, respectively). Highlights above, box score below.
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Celtics-Pacers Live: Avery Bradley Tries to Bring Offensive Firepower Into Indianapolis
8 a.m. ET: The Celtics are in for a real test. After taking care of business with wins over the Warriors and Sixers — wins that should be expected — they drive into Indianapolis to face one of the league’s toughest up-and-coming squads.
The Pacers (38-22) are really good, especially defensively. They allow the second-fewest points per game and hold opponents to the lowest field...
Game Changer Unleashed
The Game Changer, Avery Bradley, had his best performance of the year last night as he registered season highs of 22 points (on 10-of-15 shooting), 7 rebounds and 5 assists in leading the C's to a convincing 109-101 road victory over the Sixers. Not to mention AB's tenacious, hound-like D on Jrue Holiday (18 points on only 6-of-17 shooting) and the overall energy he pumped...
Avery Bradley, Celtics Cannot Overlook Turnover Issues Regardless of Win Over Sixers
Avery Bradley broke out with 22 points while Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett each logged less than 30 minutes, so any criticism of the Celtics’ victory over the Sixers on Tuesday needs to be tempered with those three facts. Any time Doc Rivers‘ guys can earn a “W” without forcing their aging All-Stars to carry a heavy load — particularly on the first leg of a road back-to...
Avery Bradley Applies Defensive Mentality First, Acknowledges Offense Will Follow
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Avery Bradley has always been known to be a knack on the defensive end — whether it is on-ball defending or full-court rundown blocks — but Tuesday’s 22-point performance against the Philadelphia 76ers was a true testament to his demeanor.
Last year in his rookie campaign, he wasn’t able to flourish mainly due to multiple shoulder...
Comments from the Other Side - Sixers 3/5
Good road win for the Celtics. The Sixers have had it rough with injuries this season. Poor Sixers fans want to root for a loss for more ping pong balls but they hate the Celtics so much that they are torn about it. Great game by Bradley. I've highlighted a few favorites. What are yours?
All the teams are tanking right now. Very hard to make progress in draft order...
Celtics beat the Sixers 109-101, move a season high five games over .500
The Celtics entered tonight's game in Philadelphia in a very intriguing position in the Eastern Conference playoff race. While the Miami Heat are certainly out of reach, and the Pacers and Knicks are in great position to grab the #2 and 3 seeds - the Celtics suddenly found themselves just one game back in the loss column of the Bulls, Hawks, and Nets. So while they have been...
Underrated Stat of the Night - 76ers 3/5
Tonight, the Celtics continued their great play with a 109-101 victory over the Sixers. They didn't dominate as much as I thought they would, but I won't complain about this one. Going into it there was no guarantee that they would even win, so I'm happy. Avery Bradley was definitely the C's best player, with a team-high 22 points. The old guys Garnett and Pierce...
Celtics hold off feisty 76ers
Paul Pierce had 18 points and 11 rebounds, and Avery Bradley scored 22 points to lead the Boston Celtics to a 109-101 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night.
Kevin Garnett scored 18 points to help the Celtics continued their push up the Eastern Conference standings. The Celtics entered in seventh, but were no more than two games behind the next three teams ahead in the...
How we see it goin’ down: Celtics vs. Pacers
Tip: 7PM Court: Bankers Life Fieldhouse Watch it: CSNNE Hear it: WEEI
Referees: Rodney Mott, Brian Forte and Mark Lindsay
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The Matchup
Record: 32-27
Record: 38-22
On road: 11-18
At home: 25-6
Streak: Won 3
Streak: Won 2
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Buckets: Pierce (18.6 ppg)
Buckets: David West (17.7 ppg)
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Green Envy: What 76er fans said - 3/5
The C’s pulled out an ugly 109-101 win over the 76ers, much to the happiness of the Sixer fans. Most of the fans were rooting for a loss to try and land some favorable Ping-Pong balls for the upcoming draft. The majority of comments were bashing Turner/Hawes and praising Moultrie and a lot of them were pretty witty. Continue on to check the misery of 6er Nation.
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