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May 13, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (10) looks to pass the ball while guarded by Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum.

Simple Changes Spark Stifling Second Half Defense in Celtics' Game 4 Win vs. Cavs

The Celtics held the Cavaliers to 42.2% from the field in the second half of their Game 4 win, including limiting Cleveland to 4/23 (17.4%) shooting from beyond the arc.  Boston locking in defensively propelled them to a commanding 3-1 series lead.

Bobby Krivitsky
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May 13, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (10) looks to pass the ball while guarded by Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum.
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Simple Changes Spark Stifling Second Half Defense in Celtics' Game 4 Win vs. Cavs

The Celtics held the Cavaliers to 42.2% from the field in the second half of their Game 4 win, including limiting Cleveland to 4/23 (17.4%) shooting from beyond the arc.  Boston locking in defensively propelled them to a commanding 3-1 series lead.

Bobby Krivitsky
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May 13, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) dribbles beside Cleveland Cavaliers guard Max Strus.
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Celtics Pass First Crunch-Time Test in Game 4 Win Over Cavs

The Celtics return to Boston one win away from a third consecutive trip to the Eastern Conference Finals, thanks to fending off the Cavaliers late rally in a Game 4 win.

Bobby Krivitsky
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Apr 21, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) and guard Jaylen Brown.
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Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown Still Shaking Off Criticism While Growing as Leaders: 'Don't Know How They Do It'

Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown's professionalism and ability to weather the criticism in a sports-crazed region has impressed teammates who aren't sure they could handle being in the star duo's shoes as well as they do.

Bobby Krivitsky
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May 11, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) drives against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell.
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Jayson Tatum Leads Bounce Back by Celtics to Take 2-1 Lead Over Cavs

Jayson Tatum shook off his shooting struggles and produced 33 points, leading the Celtics to a 106-93 win in Game 3 vs. the Cavaliers to take a 2-1 series lead in this Eastern Conference Semifinals clash.

Bobby Krivitsky
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Mar 14, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) and guard Jaylen Brown.
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Jaylen Brown Backs Jayson Tatum Amid Shooting Slump: 'One of the Best Players in the World'

The outsized attention on scoring is blinding many from Jayson Tatum's all-around impact and his ability to leverage teams loading up to stop him to facilitate for his teammates.

Bobby Krivitsky
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As the home losses pile up, the Celtics aren't concerned. Should they be?

The Boston Celtics' Game 2 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers already marks their second defeat at home this postseason.

Sam LaFrance
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May 9, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley (4) dunks in Game 2 vs. the Boston Celtics.
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Cavaliers Stun Celtics in Series-Evening Route

The Cavaliers turned a game tied at 54 at halftime into a shocking blowout victory to send their Eastern Conference Semifinals series vs. the Celtics to Cleveland even at one.

Bobby Krivitsky
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May 7, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) shoots against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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Shooting Struggles Not Preventing Jayson Tatum from Positive Impact: 'They'll Fall'

Despite the disproportionate attention scoring receives, struggling as a shooter doesn't shackle Jayson Tatum to a poor performance.

Bobby Krivitsky
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Here's What Stood Out as Celtics Fended Off Bucks' Final Frame Rally
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Here's What Stood Out as Celtics Fended Off Bucks' Final Frame Rally

Despite Giannis Antetokounmpo being inactive, the Bucks nearly erased a 21-point deficit on Wednesday night at TD Garden. While how it happened wasn't ideal, the crunch-time reps are valuable.

Bobby Krivitsky
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Derrick White Earns First Career Triple-Double as Celtics Cruise Past Pistons
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Derrick White Earns First Career Triple-Double as Celtics Cruise Past Pistons

Derrick White generated 22 points, ten rebounds, and ten assists, registering his first-career triple-double in the Celtics' win over the Pistons Monday night at TD Garden.

Bobby Krivitsky
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Sam Hauser's Career-Night Propels Celtics to St. Patrick's Day Win in Nation's Capital
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Sam Hauser's Career-Night Propels Celtics to St. Patrick's Day Win in Nation's Capital

Before a left ankle sprain ended his evening, Sam Hauser generated a career-high 30 points, drilling 10/13 threes, in Boston's 130-104 win vs. the Wizards.

Bobby Krivitsky
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Celtics Catch Fire from 3, Jaylen Brown Delivers 37-Point Masterpiece as Boston Bests Suns
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Celtics Catch Fire from 3, Jaylen Brown Delivers 37-Point Masterpiece as Boston Bests Suns

The Celtics shot 50 percent from beyond the arc, and Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown combined for 63 points in Thursday's 127-112 win over the Suns.

Bobby Krivitsky
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Celtics Cap Road Trip by Making Franchise History in Win vs. Jazz
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Celtics Cap Road Trip by Making Franchise History in Win vs. Jazz

The Celtics went 3-2 in their extended stay away from TD Garden, closing it out with a 16-point win over the Jazz.

Bobby Krivitsky
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Celtics Dominate on the Margins vs. Trail Blazers to Earn 50th Win
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Celtics Dominate on the Margins vs. Trail Blazers to Earn 50th Win

Here's what stood out during the Celtics' 121-99 victory over the Trail Blazers, registering their 50th win this season.

Bobby Krivitsky
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Celtics' Identity Reinforced in Bounce Back Win vs. Suns
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Celtics' Identity Reinforced in Bounce Back Win vs. Suns

Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown combined for 56 points, helping the Celtics overcome Kevin Durant's scoring 45 Saturday night in Phoenix.

Bobby Krivitsky
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In Battles Between NBA's Best, Celtics Losses to Nuggets Feature Common Theme
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In Battles Between NBA's Best, Celtics Losses to Nuggets Feature Common Theme

Jaylen Brown's 41 points weren't enough, as missed free throws and losses on the margins doomed the Celtics in their 115-109 loss to the Nuggets.

Bobby Krivitsky
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Cavaliers Complete 4th-Quarter Comeback to Snap Celtics' Win Streak
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Cavaliers Complete 4th-Quarter Comeback to Snap Celtics' Win Streak

Trailing by 16 entering the final frame, the Cavaliers outscored the Celtics 34-17 to halt the longest win streak in the NBA this season.

Bobby Krivitsky
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Warriors' 'Disrespect' Only One Source of Fuel for Jaylen Brown Sunday
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Warriors' 'Disrespect' Only One Source of Fuel for Jaylen Brown Sunday

Jaylen Brown helped lead the Celtics to a 52-point win over the Warriors on Sunday. It's their third-largest margin of victory in franchise history.

Bobby Krivitsky
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Celtics Pass 2 Significant Tests, Steamroll Warriors on Jayson Tatum's 26th Birthday
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Celtics Pass 2 Significant Tests, Steamroll Warriors on Jayson Tatum's 26th Birthday

The Celtics extended their winning streak to 11, earning a 140-88 victory in a 2022 Finals rematch with the Warriors. Their 52-point blowout represents their third-largest win in franchise history.

Bobby Krivitsky
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'The Best Team in the NBA': Luka Doncic Struck by Celtics' Balance
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'The Best Team in the NBA': Luka Doncic Struck by Celtics' Balance

Friday night at TD Garden, the Celtics turned a matchup billed as a battle between MVP candidates and two red-hot teams into another bludgeoning.

Bobby Krivitsky
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Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown Combine for 57 Points as Celtics Cruise Past Mavericks
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Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown Combine for 57 Points as Celtics Cruise Past Mavericks

The Celtics, an NBA-leading 47-12, earned a 28-point win over the Mavericks for their tenth straight victory.

Bobby Krivitsky
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76ers Gift Celtics Welcome Playoff Prep: 'Taken Tremendous Steps'
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76ers Gift Celtics Welcome Playoff Prep: 'Taken Tremendous Steps'

Tuesday night, the Sixers forced the Celtics to win without their best pitch. Boston responded by earning its first win when making five or fewer threes since 2018.

Bobby Krivitsky
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Uncharacteristic Celtics' Performance Clinches Season-Series Win vs. 76ers
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Uncharacteristic Celtics' Performance Clinches Season-Series Win vs. 76ers

The Celtics have now gone a full calendar year without a regular season home loss to an Eastern Conference opponent.

Bobby Krivitsky
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Jaylen Brown's Evolution Crucial to Celtics' Desire to Win with More Than Talent
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Jaylen Brown's Evolution Crucial to Celtics' Desire to Win with More Than Talent

What's fueling Jaylen Brown's growth as a facilitator is a microcosm of what has the Celtics better equipped to maximize their talent than in recent postseasons.

Bobby Krivitsky
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Celtics Embracing Challenge to Go Beyond Most Talented
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Celtics Embracing Challenge to Go Beyond Most Talented

The Celtics are the NBA's most talented team, but not being good enough in that department isn't why they've come up short recently.

Bobby Krivitsky
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