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Preparation and Perspective Fueling Kristaps Porzingis in NBA Finals: 'Enjoying the Moment'

Kristaps Porzingis returned from a 38-day absence with no signs of rust. The stage he's rejoining the Celtics' playoff run on and that Joe Mazzulla asked him to come off the bench in favor of preserving the continuity established with Al Horford starting at center this postseason also didn't faze him.

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Jayson Tatum's Honest Quote After Boston Celtics Won Game 1

On Thursday evening, Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics won Game 1 of the NBA Finals (at home) by a score of 107-89. Tatum finished the victory with 16 points, 11 rebounds and five assists while shooting 6/16 from the field and 3/7 from the three-point range in 42 minutes of playing time.

Larry Bird News / ClutchPoints / 1 hour ago

Celtics breaks record set by Larry Bird’s squad after Game 1 Mavericks thumping

If the Boston Celtics are feeling unstoppable, well, it is because they have been exactly just that over the past several weeks. In fact, Boston has not lost since Game 2 of the second round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs versus Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers to the tune of a 118-94 score.

Joe Mazzulla News / ClutchPoints / 1 hour ago

Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla drops truth bomb on doomed Mavericks plan in Game 1

The Boston Celtics took Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Finals in convincing fashion, defeating the Dallas Mavericks, 107-89, to come to within three wins away from banner number 18.

Boston Celtics News / Bleacher Report / 1 hour ago

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NBA News / Yardbarker / 1 hour ago

Three turning points for Game 1 of the NBA Finals

After playing without Kristaps Porzingis in the previous two rounds of the playoffs, Boston didn’t know what it would get from the mercurial big man it traded for in the summer during Game 1 of the NBA Finals.

Watch: Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis starts hot in his return

Kristaps Porzingis is difference-maker for Celtics in NBA Finals

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Boston Celtics News / Hoops Wire / 16 minutes ago

NBA Finals: Celtics Make Easy Work Of Mavs In Game 1

Everything went right for the Celtics in the first half. Everything went wrong for the Mavericks. And that pretty much sums up Boston’s 107-89 home victory in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday.

Boston Celtics News / Yardbarker / 1 hour ago

Kristaps Porzingis is difference-maker for Celtics in NBA Finals

When the Celtics added Kristaps Porzingis, many thought he would be the missing piece to make a Boston team that has been so close into champions. But the Celtics were unable to experience what it would be like to have Porzingis during a playoff run until Thursday night.

Celtics begin NBA Finals with beautiful tribute to late Bill Walton

Watch: Porzingis starts hot in his return

Porzingis shoots up finals MVP odds

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NBA Finals Game 2 odds: Celtics open as 7.5-point favorites over Mavericks

Delonte West News / Field Level Media / 37 minutes ago

Delonte West faces arraignment on misdemeanor charges

Former collegiate star and NBA guard Delonte West is expected to be arraigned Friday morning after his arrest in Fairfax County, Va., early Thursday on multiple misdemeanor charges, according to media reports.

Boston Celtics News / Larry Brown Sports / 1 hour ago

Celtics begin NBA Finals with tribute to Bill Walton

Celtics begin NBA Finals with heart-warming tribute to late Bill Walton

The Boston Celtics found a fitting way to honor the late Bill Walton before Game 1 of the 2024 NBA Finals.

Tom Brady to Celtics doubters: 'Be careful what you wish for'

Jrue Holiday admits he initially thought Celtics fans would ‘hate’ him

Patrick Beverley defends Celtics' path to NBA Finals

Jayson Tatum News / Hardwood Heroics / 4 hours ago

Boston Celtics Coach Drops Powerful Franchise Player Take on Jayson Tatum

Even though he’s just into his second season, Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla has steered the team back to the NBA Finals. Along the way, he shared what it feels like to have All-Star forward Jayson Tatum as the franchise’s most important player.

Boston Celtics News / ClutchPoints / 1 hour ago

Shaquille O’Neal slaps Celtics with brutal NBA Finals truth bomb

The vitriol hurled against the Boston Celtics is usually the same. It is either that they have been knocking for too long in the NBA Finals or that they might never win it because of how they collapse time and again in the postseason.

Boston Celtics News / Celtics Life / 1 hour ago

The Pendulum Swing: Why Game 1 Feels Crucial for Boston

While, in actuality, it only took a few days for Celtics fans to find out whether it would be the Mavs or Timberwolves as their team’s NBA Finals opponent, it did feel like a lot longer.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / 4 hours ago

Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown Discuss Coping with Media Scrutiny: ‘Does Affect You’

The Boston Celtics are set to face off against the Dallas Mavericks in the highly-anticipated 2024 NBA Finals. Being the top superstars on the powerhouse

Stephen A Smith News / Fadeaway World / 0 minutes ago

Stephen A. Smith Wants The Celtics Fans To Boo The Hell Out Of Kyrie Irving

Stephen A. Smith made it clear on "First Take" that he believes Boston Celtics fans should give Kyrie Irving a fierce reception during the NBA Finals. "I think it should be vicious.

Paul Pierce News / Fastbreak on SI / 7 hours ago

Boston Celtics Legend Paul Pierce Makes Bold Statement Before NBA Finals

On Thursday evening, the 2024 NBA Finals will begin with Game 1 in Boston between the Mavs and Celtics. Before the game, Basketball Hall of Famer (and Celtics legend) Paul Pierce made a bold statement on FS1's Undisputed.

Delonte West News / Larry Brown Sports / 2 hours ago

Troubling details emerge from Delonte West’s latest arrest

Former NBA player Delonte West has been arrested once again, and some troubling details have emerged from the latest incident. West was arrested early Thursday morning in Fairfax County, Va., and charged with two misdemeanors — violating conditions of his release and resisting arrest.

Boston Celtics News / FanNation Ducks Digest / 6 hours ago

Payton Pritchard: Boston Celtics Have 'No Bad Blood' For Kyrie Irving

Former Oregon Duck basketball star Payton Pritchard and the Boston Celtics will battle the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Finals, beginning tonight. Pritchard is playing a key role during the Celtics postseason run, sparking Boston with determination, attitude and excellent play.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / 20 hours ago

Celtics' Star Reflects on Roster Core's Legacy: 'Special Group'

The Celtics have reached the Eastern Conference Finals six times in the last eight years. They've now broken through to the championship round twice in the last three years.

Boston Celtics News / Larry Brown Sports / 22 hours ago