The Warriors defeated the Celtics 115-111 on Saturday night. In doing so, they extended their win streak to ten games, as they extend their lead at the top of the NBA Western Conference. More personally for Kerr, it was his 300th win as a coach in just his 377th game. He reached the landmark quicker […]
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King James reigns: LeBron leads Cavs past Celtics to reach 8th straight Finals
With another Game 7 victory at stake, LeBron James would not sit out. He would not say goodbye to Cleveland again — not yet, anyway. And he would not be denied an eighth straight trip to the NBA Finals. The four-time league MVP scored 35 points with 15 rebounds and nine assists on Sunday night, […]
Why Short Point Guards Work for the Boston Celtics
As the second-seed Boston Celtics barrel through the playoffs with an NBA Finals spot in sight, another undersized, overlooked point guard is wreaking havoc on the Eastern Conference. But gone is the former heart and soul of the Celtics — two-time NBA All-Star and last season’s 28.9 point per game scorer Isaiah Thomas. In his […]
LeBron James: Cleveland Cavaliers team-mate J.R. Smith names Game 3 Celtics demand
That’s the warning of J.R. Smith after the Cavs fell 2-0 down in the Eastern Conference Finals. The Boston Celtics claimed Game 2 107-94 to protect their home-court advantage and pile the pressure on defending Conference champions James and co. James posted a monstrous 42-point, 12-rebound, 10-assist game at TD Garden – the third 40-point […]
LeBron James injury update: Cavs star discusses Game 2 Boston Celtics knock
With 3:50 remaining of the second quarter, Cleveland Cavaliers’ leading man James took a blow to the head from the left shoulder of Boston forward Jayson Tatum as he drove to the basket. Amid concerns over a concussion with the four-time MVP looking dazed in the aftermath, James briefly went back into the locker room. […]
LeBron James: Cavs star in injury scare during Game 2 clash against Celtics
After attempting to go for a slam dunk, he took an elbow to the head by Jayson Tatum. The four-time MVP looked dazed as he checked to see if he had been cut. He then headed back to the locker room flanked by security with under four minutes remaining of the second quarter of Game […]
‘I have zero level of concern at this stage’ — LeBron James brushes off Game 1 thrashing from the Celtics
Maddie Meyer/Getty Images The Cleveland Cavaliers got rocked by the Boston Celtics in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Sunday, losing 108-83. It was James’ worst postseason performance in recent memory, with the Celtics holding the Cavaliers’ superstar to 15 points and forcing him into seven turnovers. After the game, James still projected confidence, saying, […]
The Bucks and Celtics exchanged huge 3 pointers in the final second of a wild Game 1 duel — including a 35-foot shot to force overtime
TNT/NBA The Milwaukee Bucks and Boston Celtics exchanged huge threes at the end of regulation in Game 1 of the playoffs. Celtics guard Terry Rozier hit a huge three to put the Celtics up three with .5 seconds left in the game. Bucks forward Khris Middleton answered with a 35-foot, game-tying three that sent the […]
Baynes backs ‘Aussie Kyrie’ to lead Celtics
KYRIE Irving may be as American as Thanksgiving and fried food but he’ll always be known as ‘Aussie Kyrie’ Down Under. Irving was born and raised in the Melbourne suburb of Kew before moving to America with his family when he was two. The brilliantly gifted point guard was in contention to represent Australia at […]
Celtics vs Spurs LIVE stream: How to watch Boston against San Antonio online or on TV
Although Spurs have been without star forward Kawhi Leonard, they have hit form at the right time. They got double-figure scoring from eight of the 11 players who took to the court when they beat Miami Heat 117-105. Leonard is earmarking a return to the side on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Celtics, have been almost unstoppable and […]