Robb: Celtics Need Rajon Rondo To Step Up His Offense
As Boston's offense has started to sputter, Rondo has turned into nearly a non-factor from a scoring perspective.
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As Boston's offense has started to sputter, Rondo has turned into nearly a non-factor from a scoring perspective.
Celtics head coach Brad Stevens is glad to have Marcus Smart back, but hopes the rookie can be more consistent "sooner rather than later."
The Boston Celtics and Washington Wizards played 58 minutes of basketball on Monday night, but Rajon Rondo found himself on the bench for the final 27 minutes of the contest.
Prior to Wednesday night's game, Boston fans had seen two versions of second-year center Kelly Olynyk this season.
Danny Ainge joined Toucher & Rich on Thursday to discuss Wednesday's win over Detroit, and Boston's recent string of blown leads.
Mike Gorman joined Toucher & Rich on Wednesday to discuss the Celtics' struggles with closing out games.
After the Celtics blew another huge lead Tuesday night, CBS Boston's Andrew Celani suggests we should start examining Brad Stevens more critically.
"I don't know. Just recover. It's my life. It's all I can do right now."
The Celtics' commitment to defense finally showed up in Sunday's loss to Portland.
Host Adam Kaufman discussed the Celtics' lack of a finisher on offense and what's ailed the club on defense.
Most fans expected the Boston Celtics offense to be a bit better in year two of the Brad Stevens era.
Danny Ainge isn't worried about Brad Stevens leaving the Celtics for the NCAA, and he's not too concerned with Rajon Rondo's free throw woes either.
Right now, there might not be a single player in the league better at picking his spots than Celtics reserve center Tyler Zeller.
The Celtics lost another close one Monday night. When will they start finishing these games?
Stevens knows his young team needs to make some big fixes on the defensive end of the floor if they want to have a chance to close out games.
Expectations are through the roof for the Cavaliers after LeBron James brought his talents back to Cleveland over the summer, but a 3-3 start has many fans and pundits questioning how good the NBA's newest wannabe super team actually is.
The Celtics have been a lot of fun to watch, and for Mike Gorman, their games have been a lot of fun to call due to their speedy offensive pace.
Rajon Rondo had screws removed from his left hand on Saturday, but is still on track to play Wednesday night when the Boston Celtics host the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Marcus Smart is only expected to miss 2-3 weeks with the sprained ankle he suffered on Friday night, and the rookie seems pretty determined to be back as soon as possible.
Thankfully for the Celtics, the damage to Smart's ankle wasn't nearly as dramatic as had been anticipated.
The coach of the Celtics called Gresh & Zolak to talk about his team.
In basketball, turnovers come in many forms: bad passes, offensive fouls, traveling violations Wednesday night at the TD Garden, fans witnessed the Celtics make all of those miscues.
Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge called in to Toucher & Rich Thursday morning.
Marcus Smart didn't get a win during his first homecoming as a pro Monday night in Dallas, but the result didn't ruin the evening for the rookie point guard.
While the Celtics' comeback in Dallas fell short, their second half shows that there is no quit in this team.
Patriots quarterback Drake Maye had fumble issues against Houston, but made a critical touchdown pass in the fourth quarter to help put the game away.
The Patriots have a date with the Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship Game.
Mike Vrabel has the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship Game in his first season coaching for the franchise where he won three Super Bowls.
Marcus Jones had a big defensive play for New England, returning a C.J. Stroud pass for a touchdown in the second quarter.
The Patriots area headed to the AFC Championship Game.
The Patriots defeated the Houston Texans at Gillette Stadium on Sunday.
The Patriots have a date with the Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship Game.
Patriots quarterback Drake Maye had fumble issues against Houston, but made a critical touchdown pass in the fourth quarter to help put the game away.
Mike Vrabel has the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship Game in his first season coaching for the franchise where he won three Super Bowls.
A storm brought snow to Massachusetts on Sunday, and it is continuing to start the week.
As millions of Americans struggle with paying for health care, doctors and health experts discuss how medical care is being eroded by insurers denying necessary tests and treatment, making it "more difficult to be healthy in the United States."
Flu cases are rising rapidly, especially among kids in Boston, where hospitalizations of children under five have increased 150% over the last two weeks.
Four children have died from the flu in Massachusetts so far this season, public health officials say.
Fewer people in Massachusetts are getting their seasonal flu and COVID vaccinations as the number of respiratory infections in the state continues to rise.
Flu is on the rise in Massachusetts, just as people are starting to gather for the holidays.
It took Aaron Braun years to get more than 93,000 Dunkin' rewards points, but after a policy change he's left with a fraction of that.
In the last three years, the Better Business Bureau has received thousands of complaints about GE.
A home baker from Foxboro, Massachusetts is frustrated that the pricy oven she bought from GE wasn't working properly. Attempts to fix it failed.
Eight states have laws making police body cameras mandatory. Massachusetts isn't one of them.
A Massachusetts family got stuck with a bill for a damaged tire on their rental car, even though they bought the extra coverage.
Both the Trump and Healey administrations are using government websites to blame each other for the shutdown.
Which party stands to take more of the blame from voters for the government shutdown? Here's what a new poll says.
A UNH Survey Center/Granite State poll shows John Sununu crushing Scott Brown by 23 points among likely primary voters in New Hampshire.
Seth Moulton said he's running against Sen. Ed Markey because "our party leaders are clinging to that old playbook."
Maine Governor Janet Mills' run for Senate comes with an unusual promise - she will only serve one six-year term.
Boston's Time Out Market, a Fenway food hall that opened less than seven years ago, is now set to close.
Small businesses in Massachusetts are seeing a boom in business thanks to the playoff run by the New England Patriots.
Three Uno Pizzeria & Grill locations in Massachusetts and one in Rhode Island have closed for good.
TJ Maxx has closed its Newbury Street store in Boston less than a decade after it first opened.
Circle Furniture appears to have suddenly closed all of its stores right before Christmas.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
Patriots quarterback Drake Maye had fumble issues against Houston, but made a critical touchdown pass in the fourth quarter to help put the game away.
The Patriots have a date with the Denver Broncos in the AFC Championship Game.
Mike Vrabel has the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship Game in his first season coaching for the franchise where he won three Super Bowls.
Marcus Jones had a big defensive play for New England, returning a C.J. Stroud pass for a touchdown in the second quarter.
The Patriots area headed to the AFC Championship Game.
A gathering of North Atlantic right whales off Massachusetts over the weekend appears to have set a new monthly record.
A rocketship on a downtown Boston roof is part of the new Winteractive 2026 public art installation.
The overpowering scent of Dunkin' donuts in the air has some Haverhill residents complaining.
Alex Cornwell's display of nearly 300 Christmas inflatables is attracting visitors from around Massachusetts.
Police are looking for whoever opened fire on inflatable Christmas decorations in Bow, New Hampshire.