Robb: 3 Things To Watch For In Celtics-Wizards Game 4
With the intensity expected to be ratcheted up as the Wizards try to tie up the series before it heads back to Boston, here are three key things to watch for in Game 4.
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With the intensity expected to be ratcheted up as the Wizards try to tie up the series before it heads back to Boston, here are three key things to watch for in Game 4.
Lucky or otherwise, the Celtics lead the Wizards 2-1 in the Eastern Conference semifinals entering Sunday's Game 4 in Washington.
The NBA suspended Washington Wizards forward Kelly Oubre Jr. for Game 4 after he charged Kelly Olynyk in following a hard screen.
Marcus Smart has played poorly in Boston's three playoff games against the Wizards, but Celtics head coach Brad Stevens gave him a shot of confidence on Friday.
Some members of the 2008 NBA Champion Celtics are reuniting next week. And no, Ray Allen will not be there.
It was reported on Friday morning that Isaiah Thomas is playing with a broken jaw, but the Boston Celtics are refuting that report.
Isaiah Thomas would rather walk around with a toothless smile than go back in the dentist's chair.
Tony Mazz says Isaiah Thomas never really showed up for Game 3, which should not be taken as a criticism as much as a statement of fact.
Gortat played (and talked) a big game against the Celtics - even though his team is still down 2-1.
Kelly Oubre didn't like a hard screen set by Kelly Olynyk in Game 3, and let the Celtics' big man know. Olynyk defended his screen after the Boston loss.
Things have been a little chippy between the Celtics and Wizards, but Al Horford isn't going to start a war of words with the series shifting to the nation's capital and Boston up 2-0.
In addition to endless support during a tough time, Isaiah Thomas has also received an assist from across enemy lines this postseason.
Danny Ainge isn't an easy man to impress, but Isaiah Thomas has found a way to do so on a nightly basis.
Let's take a break from the fear and loathing of the news cycle and talk about something positive – the Boston Celtics.
From Terry Rozier's boost of energy to Brad Stevens' extremely small lineup, plus some more bad blood between the Celtics and Wizards.
Mike Gorman usually has a front row seat for Celtics games. He had a different front row look on Tuesday night for Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Wizards.
On the day his younger sister Chyna would have turned 23 years old, Isaiah Thomas fought through physical and emotional pain to put together one of the greatest performances in Celtics history.
Isaiah Thomas scored 53 points, nine in overtime, to help the Boston Celtics beat the Washington Wizards 129-119 on Tuesday night.
He's not your ordinary star, but Al Horford is certainly playing like one this postseason.
Is Horford blossoming into a playoff superstar? Adam Jones and Nick Cattles discuss.
Despite suffering a nasty ankle injury on Sunday, Markief Morris says he'll be in the Wizards lineup Tuesday night for Game 2 against the Boston Celtics.
Isaiah Thomas had a much-needed dentist appointment on Monday, keeping him off the floor for the Celtics' practice.
The NBA Playoffs' second round tipped off Sunday. With the Cavs, Celtics, Spurs and Warriors still alive, what's been revealed so far?
Remember that "Fire Brad" crowd? Or the folks who say the Celtics only beat the Bulls because of Rajon Rondo's injury. Adam Kaufman has just one request: Be consistent when you crush the Celtics.
If there was any doubt, Wyc Grousbeck confirmed Monday morning on Toucher & Rich that we'll never see another Celtics player don the No. 34 jersey.
