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Celtics guard Jrue Holiday’s honest take on Jason Kidd’s viral Jaylen Brown claim

Jrue Holiday is a lockdown point guard for the Boston Celtics who has seen an awful lot of basketball up close and personal with his two superstar teammates Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum.

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Watch: Jaylen Brown had no reaction to Jason Kidd's high praise

NBA News / Action Network / 14 minutes ago

NBA Finals best bets: 9 picks for Mavericks vs. Celtics Game 2 for Sun. 6/9

Check out Action Network's experts' NBA Finals best bets and Mavericks vs. Celtics Game 2 picks and predictions for Sunday, June 9.

NBA Finals same-game parlay: +340 SGP for Mavericks vs. Celtics Game 2 Sun. 6/9

Mavericks vs. Celtics Game 2 prediction: NBA Finals expert pick, odds for Sun. 6/9

Celtics' season-long sacrifice is key to shot at a championship

NBA News / Yardbarker / 46 minutes ago

Jayson Tatum reacts to Jason Kidd’s Jaylen Brown comment

Jayson Tatum reacts to Jason Kidd’s comment that Jaylen Brown is Celtics’ best player

Following the Boston Celtics' 107-89 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Finals, there's been no shortage of wide-ranging comments from players and coaches.

Mavericks HC gives bold Jaylen Brown take

Jason Kidd is showing desperation by resorting to mind games so early

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Boston Celtics News / Field Level Media / 2 hours ago

As Mavs seek improvement in Game 2, Celtics mindful of 'wedge' tactic

BOSTON -- Boston Celtics stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown aren't letting Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd create a rift between them ahead of Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Sunday night.

Kristaps Porzingis News / NBA Analysis Network / 2 hours ago

Celtics Used Kristaps Porzingis’ Return To Fuel Game 1 Win Over Mavs

Kristaps Porzingis returned after missing over a month due to a calf injury, propelling the Boston Celtics to a 107-89 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of the NBA Finals.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / 42 minutes ago

Celtics Unfazed By Jason Kidd’s Bold Comment Before Game 2

Before Game 2 of the NBA Finals, Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd either simply gave a compliment or attempted to stir up controversy in the Boston Celtics locker room by naming Jaylen Brown as the opposition’s best player.

Jason Kidd News / Larry Brown Sports / 1 hour ago

Celtics players react to Jason Kidd's comments about team's best player

The Boston Celtics think Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd might have some ulterior motives for his recent comments about Jaylen Brown.

Mavericks HC gives bold Jaylen Brown take

Jason Kidd is showing desperation by resorting to mind games so early

Watch: Jason Kidd inspires the Mavericks after Game 1 loss

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Luka Doncic News / CelticsBlog / 2 hours ago

Behind the scenes of scouting Luka Doncic at Celtics practice

Assistant coach DJ MacLeay and Svi Mykhailiuk have landed the role of Doncic in practice: ‘He’s literally been Luka.’ BOSTON — Defending Luka Doncic takes a team effort.

NBA News / Boston Celtics on SI / 7 hours ago

Celtics-Mavs NBA Finals Game 2 Injury Report Includes Dallas Starter

On Thursday night at TD Garden, the Celtics delivered a tone-setting win in the form of a 107-89 haymaker. As Boston aims to protect the parquet again and take a 2-0 lead to Dallas, the hosts' injury report is a clean sheet.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / 1 hour ago

Reflective Kyrie Irving Discusses Dealing with TD Garden Crowd, Relationship with Boston

Kyrie Irving's relationship with Boston is as well-documented of a talking point as you'll find leading into this year's NBA Finals. However, now in his 30s, he's in a different place in his life than when he was a 26-year-old in his final season with the Celtics, trying to cope with a family tragedy.

Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / 22 minutes ago

Celtics' season-long sacrifice is key to shot at a title

Celtics' season-long sacrifice is key to shot at a championship

When speaking to the media during a post-practice news conference, Jaylen Brown credited everyone on the Celtics roster's sacrifices this season.

Jayson Tatum's maturity shines in Celtics' Game 1 win

Derrick White believes 2022 Finals heartache is motivating Celtics

Kristaps Porzingis is difference-maker for Celtics in NBA Finals

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Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / 27 minutes ago

Former NBA Coach of the Year defends Jayson Tatum's game

Former NBA Coach of the Year defends Jayson Tatum's team-first style of play

Jayson Tatum's selfless style of play has drawn undue criticism this postseason.

Jayson Tatum's maturity shines in Celtics' Game 1 win

Jason Kidd is showing desperation by resorting to mind games so early

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Boston Celtics News / Last Word On Sports / 28 minutes ago

Celtics to Replace Charles Lee With Veteran Head Coach?

Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla has corroborated a report by NBA insider Marc Stein, who purported that there’s been “curiosity circulating in coaching circles” about the possibility former head coach Jeff Van Gundy joins his staff as a replacement for Charles Lee.

Boston Celtics News / ClutchPoints / 1 hour ago

Kyrie Irving’s head-scratching opinion on relationship with Celtics fans

One of the most intriguing subplots of this year’s NBA Finals is Kyrie Irving’s history with the Boston Celtics. The eight-time All-Star has already made headlines for his jabs toward Celtics fans this series, and now he’s making comments that might confuse people.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / 2 hours ago

Mavericks' Jason Kidd has bold pick for Celtics' best player

Those keen on arguing over whether Jaylen Brown or Jayson Tatum is more valuable to the Celtics will have fun with this one.

Watch: Kidd inspires the Mavericks after Game 1 loss

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Jayson Tatum News / Boston Celtics on SI / 1 hour ago

Jayson Tatum's Joy Outweighing Pressure of NBA Finals Return: "I was Like a Kid'

While it may require Jayson Tatum to pour in points for some to appreciate his outsized influence on the outcome, the five-time All-Star was exceptional in Thursday's 107-89 win.

Payton Pritchard News / FanNation Ducks Digest / 6 hours ago

Oregon Basketball's Payton Pritchard Reveals Motivation: Boston Celtics NBA Playoffs

Former Oregon Duck basketball star Payton Pritchard and the No. 1 seed Boston Celtics face off vs. the No. 6 seed Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals NBA Playoffs series, beginning Tuesday.

Boston Celtics News / Hardwood Heroics / 2 hours ago

Boston Celtics: Danny Green Issues Serious Warning to Boston After 'Unsustainable' Game 1 Victory

The Boston Celtics put on an excellent defensive display in their Game 1 win in the 2024 NBA Finals on Thursday, as they held the Dallas Mavericks to only 89 points while scoring 107 on the other end.

Payton Pritchard News / FanNation Ducks Digest / 12 hours ago

Payton Pritchard, Boston Celtics Take Game 1 of the NBA Finals

Oregon basketball star Payton Pritchard is another game closer to an NBA Championship. The Boston Celtics took Game 1 of the NBA Finals in TD Garden over the Dallas Mavericks Thursday.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / 14 hours ago

Celtics Praise Kristaps Porzingis’ NBA Finals Game 1 Performance: 'That's What We Need'

Kristaps Porzingis felt a tweak and slowly headed towards the locker room behind the Boston Celtics’ bench at Kaseya Center in Miami. He seemed as if he was ready to rip his jersey as he processed the anguish of another postseason injury.

Jrue Holiday News / NBA Analysis Network / 51 minutes ago

Jrue Holiday Reveals Hilarious Factor In Celtics’ Dominant Defense

The Boston Celtics dominated in Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Finals, achieving a 107-89 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday. As a result of the victory, the Celtics took a 1-0 series victory, which, based on historical data, provides them a 70.1 percent chance of winning the series.