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Jaylen Brown’s season-ending wrist surgery amplifies his Celtics influence

Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics drives to the basket during the second half against the Portland Trail Blazers at TD Garden on May 02, 2021 in...

Having become a first-time All-Star this season, Jaylen Brown again elevated his game while reinforcing his standing as Boston’s second most important player alongside fellow cornerstone Jayson Tatum. Now that his 2020-21 campaign has been cut short just before the postseason begins, head coach Brad Stevens and co must do without one of their blossoming youngsters.

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NBA Previews: Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics, Indiana Pacers entertain Dallas Mavericks

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Two more NBA match previews as the Philadelphia 76ers (9-5) attempt to bounce back from their narrow defeat in Memphis against Eastern Conference rivals Boston (8-4), while the Indiana Pacers continue life without Victor Oladipo, hosting Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks, who have been unpredictable to start the regular season. Which sides will prevail? Continue reading “NBA Previews: Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics, Indiana Pacers entertain Dallas Mavericks”

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Playoff Preview: Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics – A big Game 4 in store

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Jaylen Brown had 26 points, Jayson Tatum added 25 with 14 rebounds and eight assists as the Boston Celtics finally retained their lead to halve the series deficit against the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals. Now, the onus is on Miami to respond accordingly – so how will Erik Spoelstra’s defiant players respond in an important Game 4? Struggle again or come out firing? Continue reading “Playoff Preview: Miami Heat vs Boston Celtics – A big Game 4 in store”

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Playoff Preview: Boston Celtics vs Miami Heat – C’s look to level pulsating series

This Ain't Healthy For My Heart": Twitter Erupts as Heat's Star Duo Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo Clinch Game 1 in an OT Thriller - EssentiallySports

Bam Adebayo’s record-shattering block to deny Jayson Tatum proved decisive in overtime, as the Miami Heat drew first blood in an exciting series against the Boston Celtics. Boston need to respond in Game 2, trailing against a determined Heat side continuing to silence their critics, like Denver out West. Will they double their series lead, or will things be tied up at one apiece? Continue reading “Playoff Preview: Boston Celtics vs Miami Heat – C’s look to level pulsating series”

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Playoff Preview: Boston Celtics vs Miami Heat – An important Game 1 awaits

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Game 1 of this season’s Eastern Conference Finals gets underway tonight, as the Boston Celtics face the Miami Heat at the start of a intriguing series. After squeezing past Toronto in the semi-finals, Boston target another impressive start to proceedings against Miami – who made the top seeded Milwaukee Bucks look ordinary in a five-game series which finished early last week. Continue reading “Playoff Preview: Boston Celtics vs Miami Heat – An important Game 1 awaits”

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Playoff Preview: Boston Celtics vs Toronto Raptors – A decisive Game 6 awaits

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Jaylen Brown led the game in scoring with 27 points as the Boston Celtics edged closer to clinching their third Eastern Conference Final in the last four years. They’re just 48 minutes from an intriguing showdown with the Miami Heat, who stunned Milwaukee in a five-game series to seal their progression overnight. Will they join them, or can the defending champions take this to a Game 7? Continue reading “Playoff Preview: Boston Celtics vs Toronto Raptors – A decisive Game 6 awaits”

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NBA Playoff Preview: Raptors vs Celtics – Can defending champions level the series?

NBA Playoffs 2020 Recap: Raptors crumble in Game 1, lose to Boston 112-94 -  Raptors HQ

After an impressive 112-94 victory in Game 1, the Boston Celtics hope to double their series lead against a slow-starting Raptors tonight. It wasn’t the start to the Eastern Conference semi-finals that Nick Nurse hoped for, but he’ll be optimistic for a much more efficient shooting outing as they look to improve in Game 2. Will they level the scores here? Continue reading “NBA Playoff Preview: Raptors vs Celtics – Can defending champions level the series?”

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Boston Celtics 118-102 Toronto Raptors: Jaylen Brown stars as Cs victorious on Christmas Day

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Jaylen Brown scored 30 points on 10/13 shooting with five three-pointers, to break multiple records as the Boston Celtics were victorious in Toronto for the first time since 2015, with a 118-102 win over the weakened Raptors on Christmas Day.  
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Jaylen Brown: Assessing his Celtics contract situation, what lies ahead

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Jaylen Brown has made clear his intentions to sign a max contract with today’s extension deadline looming large:  but the Boston Celtics seem unwilling to oblige. What’s next? Continue reading “Jaylen Brown: Assessing his Celtics contract situation, what lies ahead”