Turning the calendar into November means a few things for NBA fans. First, it’s no longer absurd to call someone an MVP candidate (though it…
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Early NBA Preseason Overreactions
Every season, the NBA world overreacts to every bit of information given to us. One highlight play in a preseason game, you’re a sleeper for…
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What This Finals Means For Everyone
Not all championships are created equal. A first-time championship is a skeleton key for superstars. It lets them breathe rarefied air that only the best…
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Jayson Tatum Can’t Score Twos. Here’s Why.
The Boston offense has been a problem for much of this series, and a big part of the blame falls on Jayson Tatum. When a…
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Robert Williams Is Everything
Talking heads say a lot of things are important in the NBA Finals. You’ve probably heard that the Celtics’ turnover habits are key; that Draymond…
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Reasons For Optimism Before Game 3 of the 2022 NBA Finals
Boston: They snagged home court advantage despite Tatum, not because of him — and he’ll play better Although the Game 2 blowout loss has left…
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Two NBA Finals Questions (Plus Some Thoughts)
Programming Note: I was a guest on the podcast Charity Stripe Commentary with Trey Hill. We gave some quick NBA Finals preview thoughts in the…
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Three Stats Explaining the Boston-Miami Series
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The Optimist’s View of Miami/Boston Game 1
No series is decided after one game. The Celtics and Heat played a close one throughout, and Boston surely expects to steal one in Miami…
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2021-2022 NBA Conference Finals Previews
The fun and games are over. After an excellent second round culminated with two blowout Game 7’s, we’re finally at the Conference Finals. Grim countenances…
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The 2-7 Series Are The Playoffs’ Best
This is likely the first time in NBA history that the two most exciting series are coming from what traditionally have been blowouts. Incredibly, since…
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The Eastern Conference Bloodbath is Coming: Part 1
This year has been the most competitive Eastern Conference season in recent NBA memory, and we’re gearing up for some breathtakingly high-stakes playoff basketball. Half…
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NBA Christmas Preview: Celtics vs. Bucks
Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics will be heading to the Dairy State on Christmas Day to face off against the Bucks. The Celtics could…
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Larry Bird’s Left-Handed Game: NBA History
The Left-handed Game is probably my favorite of Larry’s legends, as it took place at the inarguable peak of his greatness, and it represents to me a perfect balance of nonfiction and myth.
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Marcus Smart Signs Max Contract Extension with Celtics
Marcus Smart signed a four-year, max extension with the Celtics, per Shams Charania.
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The Kid from West Linn and the Absolute Sniper
Ever since Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown have come onto the scene, it seems as though Boston has struggled to find the correct players to…
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The Timelord Awaits
Myles Turner. Nikola Vucevic. John Collins. These are the names of the centers that people outside of Boston think the Celtics are going to need…
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Twitter Reacts to Marcus Smart Diving in the Preseason
Marcus Smart dove on the floor for a loose ball in the preseason and NBA Twitter had some hilarious reactions.
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