Memorable Homecoming For Celtics' Smart Despite Loss To Mavs
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.
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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.
The Boston Celtics look to be a better squad this season, but Saturday night's blowout loss to the Houston Rockets brought about a painful reminder: better might not be good enough when it comes to Western Conference opponents.
Saturday's edition of "Celtics @ 7" on 98.5 The Sports Hub offered a look back at a dominating Opening Night win over the Nets and more.
Rajon Rondo said he was inspired to move without the ball while watching Tony Parker of the San Antonia Spurs in the NBA Finals.
Celtics head coach Brad Stevens joined 98.5 The Sports Hub's Gresh & Zolak on Friday for his weekly call into the show, and said he was very pleased to see everything they set in place during the preseason carry over into the games that count.
Rookie Marcus Smart appears ready to contribute in a big way this season.
On the morning after the Celtics turned in an impressive effort in a season-opening win over the Brooklyn Nets, Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge joined Toucher & Rich.
Rondo may not be 100 percent, but he gave a vintage Rajon Rondo performance in Wednesday night's season opener.
Five predictions that could very well happen for the Boston Celtics, and are worth following throughout the season
We didn't get those fireworks this offseason, but Sean Grande says we're still going to have a lot of fun watching the 2014-15 Boston Celtics.
Rajon Rondo still isn't sure if he'll suit up for the Celtics when they open their season on Wednesday night, but he is certainly making progress.
Rajon Rondo told reporters there's a 79-percent chance he plays in Wednesday night's season opener.
Cedric Maxwell joined WBZ-TV's Sports FInal on Sunday night to preview the upcoming Celtics season.
Rajon Rondo is still wearing a protective pad on his left hand, but the Celtics point guard has started to participate in contact drills.
Former Celtic and current CSNNE broadcaster Brian Scalabrine joined 98.5 The Sports Hub's Toucher & Rich in studio Tuesday morning for a Celtics season preview!
The Celtics haven't ruled out Rajon Rondo playing in their season opener, but the point guard doesn't want to set a return just yet.
This preseason the Celtics have been shooting regularly from three-point range.
So you're telling me there's a chance?
We regret to inform you, but you'll have four less minutes of Sean Grande and Cedric Maxwell this Sunday on 98.5 The Sports Hub.
Host Adam Kaufman was joined for the full hour by CBSBoston.com C's writer Brian Robb to discuss the positives and negatives of the Celts' 2-1 start to the preseason.
Friday afternoon on 98.5 The Sports Hub, Celtics head coach Brad Stevens joined Andy Gresh and Scott Zolak to talk all things Green.
With two preseason games under their belts, it's clear that these are not the 2013-14 Boston Celtics. It's apparent that this group will be better.
James Young kept a hamstring injury to himself, and is now sidelined for the foreseeable future.
Evan Turner was a "singles hitter" on Monday night, juggling a few different roles in the Celtics' preseason opener.
