Celtics @ 7: Which Trends Are Real--And Which Aren't
Adam Kaufman broke down Boston's elite defensive play and above-average work on the boards, anchored by often underappreciated veteran leader Al Horford.
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Adam Kaufman broke down Boston's elite defensive play and above-average work on the boards, anchored by often underappreciated veteran leader Al Horford.
Al Horford doesn't need to stuff the box score every night to have a positive effect on the Celtics, but he did just about everything Thursday night in Milwaukee.
Kyrie Irving was worried about the MECCA floor prior to Thursday night's game, but it certainly didn't bother him once things tipped off.
Al Horford had 27 points and nine rebounds, and the Boston Celtics beat the Milwaukee Bucks 96-89 on Thursday night.
Most Celtics players think the throwback court in Milwaukee is pretty cool, but Kyrie Irving isn't one of them.
Smart participated in Boston's morning shootaround in Milwaukee and if there are no setbacks leading up to the 8pm tip-off, he'll suit up for Thursday night's tilt.
For the second time in this young season, the Celtics will look to contain Giannis Antetokounmpo when they visit Milwaukee on Thursday night.
Celtics president of basketball ops. Danny Ainge joined Toucher & Rich on Thursday to discuss a number of topics, including Kyrie Irving's outburst at a fan in Philadelphia.
Celtics head coach Brad Stevens joined Zolak & Bertrand on Wednesday to give a quick update on Gordon Hayward, and discuss the play of the team in their first four games of the season.
Jaylen Brown just turned 21. Jayson Tatum is only 19. Both are emerging as stars for the Boston Celtics.
Jayson Tatum is already making Danny Ainge look like a genius.
Jaylen Brown scored 23 points, Jayson Tatum added 22 and the Boston Celtics beat the New York Knicks 110-89 on Tuesday night.
With just over six minutes left in the third quarter of Boston's Friday night win in Philadelphia, a Celtic named "Bird" stepped onto the court for the first time since 1992.
The Celtics may be without Marcus Smart for a second straight game on Tuesday night.
Jayson Tatum is now a focal point for the Celtics as he learns on the fly, but the rookie has shown he's up to the challenge over his first week in the NBA.
