Hurley: Celtics' Future Is Bright, But They Still Blew Game 7 Vs. LeBron James And The Cavaliers
The Celtics did not play their best in the decisive Game 7 against Cleveland. Not even close. They scored 79 points.
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The Celtics did not play their best in the decisive Game 7 against Cleveland. Not even close. They scored 79 points.
Immediately after losing in Game 7 with a trip to the NBA Finals on the line, in a game where Smart shot 1-for-10 from the field and 0-for-4 from 3-point range? That's probably not the best time to start selling your services.
At least there's one highlight from a disappointing Game 7 loss that Celtics fans will want to watch on a loop all offseason.
Coming up one win short of the NBA Finals has left a sour taste for the Celtics, and will provide with plenty of motivation this offseason.
A magical run for the Boston Celtics has come to an end.
Jayson Tatum was on fire to start Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals, which had a fellow rookie passing along some praise.
You probably don't need any extra hyping up ahead of a Game 7, but the Celtics released a pre-game video just in case.
LeBron James and the depleted Cleveland Cavaliers won't get any sympathy from the Celtics when they return to Boston for Game 7 of the Eastern Conference finals.
The Cleveland Cavaliers have ruled forward Kevin Love out for Game 7 against the Celtics.
It's only fitting that the Eastern Conference finals are coming down to a Game 7.
The Eastern Conference finals will come down to a deciding Game 7 Sunday night in Boston.
The uncertain future of LeBron in Cleveland is not the only parallel to the 2010 series to now -- even though all of the participants, aside from James, have changed.
The NBA released their All-NBA Teams on Thursday, and Celtics fans probably won't be too pleased with the voting.
Jaylen Brown is not afraid to speak his mind. He's also not afraid to apologize when doing so offends the other party, apparently.
If things get chippy during a Celtics game, chances are Marcus Morris has something to do with it.
The fourth-year guard expressed a bit of discontent toward the NBA's All-Defensive Team voters.
After Wednesday night's Game 5 -- another loss in Boston for the Cavs -- James once again tapped into a memory bank that's been described as photographic. This time, it was much more impressive.
As Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals entered the second half, it looked like LeBron James could have used a nap.
Celtics rookie Semi Ojeleye played a part of Boston's Game 5 victory on Wednesday night without even stepping on the floor.
Boston's rising star once again showed the poise of a veteran, leading the Celtics with 24 points and propelling them to a 96-83 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 5.
The Boston Celtics are one win away from a trip to the NBA Finals.
Jayson Tatum is a 20-year-old NBA star, but he's also a bit of a mama's boy. When you meet Brandy Cole, it's easy to understand why.
Finally, Al Horford is getting some recognition for his work on the defensive end of the court.
We're four games into the Eastern Conference finals, and nothing has been decided.
Chances are he won't be named the NBA's Rookie of the Year, but Celtics forward Jayson Tatum is getting some recognition for a phenomenal first season in the league.
