Live stream: Hawks 117, Celtics 125
The Atlanta Hawks (22-29) play against the Boston Celtics (39-12) at TD Garden
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Game Time: 7:30 PM EST on Wednesday February 7, 2024
Atlanta Hawks 117, Boston Celtics 125 (Final)
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BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Alley-oop height doesn’t bother Kristaps Porzingis – the higher the better 😎
pic.twitter.com/YTGoqOnzk4 – 12:57 AM
Alley-oop height doesn’t bother Kristaps Porzingis – the higher the better 😎
pic.twitter.com/YTGoqOnzk4 – 12:57 AM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
LIVE right now with @Joe_Sway & @WilliamsLaurenL talking #Celtics #Hawks and Xavier Tillman at TD Garden @CelticsCLNS youtube.com/live/1HjVVATo6… – 12:42 AM
LIVE right now with @Joe_Sway & @WilliamsLaurenL talking #Celtics #Hawks and Xavier Tillman at TD Garden @CelticsCLNS youtube.com/live/1HjVVATo6… – 12:42 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Kristaps Porzingis tonight vs Atlanta:
31 PTS
3 REB
2 BLK
13/19 FG
Win 🔥
pic.twitter.com/n05VSnphn2 – 12:36 AM
Kristaps Porzingis tonight vs Atlanta:
31 PTS
3 REB
2 BLK
13/19 FG
Win 🔥
pic.twitter.com/n05VSnphn2 – 12:36 AM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
BSJ Game Report: Celtics 125, Hawks 117 – White, Porzingis help C’s overcome bad defensive effort bostonsportsjournal.com/2024/02/08/bsj… – 12:35 AM
BSJ Game Report: Celtics 125, Hawks 117 – White, Porzingis help C’s overcome bad defensive effort bostonsportsjournal.com/2024/02/08/bsj… – 12:35 AM
Lauren L. Williams @WilliamsLaurenL
Hawks stifled by Celtics in final game before trade deadline ajc.com/sports/atlanta… – 12:09 AM
Hawks stifled by Celtics in final game before trade deadline ajc.com/sports/atlanta… – 12:09 AM
Jay King @ByJayKing
NEW PODCAST:
— The Celtics beat the Hawks. Many points were scored, especially by Kristaps Porzingis.
— More Xavier Tillman talk. The man can defend.
Full episode here: patreon.com/posts/video-mo… – 11:50 PM
NEW PODCAST:
— The Celtics beat the Hawks. Many points were scored, especially by Kristaps Porzingis.
— More Xavier Tillman talk. The man can defend.
Full episode here: patreon.com/posts/video-mo… – 11:50 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Celtics will shoot for their 40th win Friday against Washington. If they get it, in their 52nd game, it would be the earliest they’ve done it since the title defense season of 2008-09. pic.twitter.com/9I7b6iDmrq – 11:32 PM
Celtics will shoot for their 40th win Friday against Washington. If they get it, in their 52nd game, it would be the earliest they’ve done it since the title defense season of 2008-09. pic.twitter.com/9I7b6iDmrq – 11:32 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Jayson Tatum on whether or not he’ll help Jaylen Brown if JB ends up doing the dunk contest pic.twitter.com/UAMHkCDvCd – 10:52 PM
Jayson Tatum on whether or not he’ll help Jaylen Brown if JB ends up doing the dunk contest pic.twitter.com/UAMHkCDvCd – 10:52 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Jayson Tatum was asked if he would ever be in the dunk contest:
“Nooope.”
*Walks off* – 10:51 PM
Jayson Tatum was asked if he would ever be in the dunk contest:
“Nooope.”
*Walks off* – 10:51 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Jayson Tatum on Jaylen Brown being in the dunk contest: “I would love for him to be in it and love for him to win. It would be exciting to see.”
Said Brown will, “Bring back that star power.” – 10:50 PM
Jayson Tatum on Jaylen Brown being in the dunk contest: “I would love for him to be in it and love for him to win. It would be exciting to see.”
Said Brown will, “Bring back that star power.” – 10:50 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Jayson Tatum on Jaylen Brown being in the dunk contest: “I would love for him to be in it and love for him to win. It would be exciting to see.” – 10:49 PM
Jayson Tatum on Jaylen Brown being in the dunk contest: “I would love for him to be in it and love for him to win. It would be exciting to see.” – 10:49 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Jayson Tatum on Jaylen Brown being in dunk contest: “I think it’ll be great for him to anticipate in it. Kind of bring back that star power to the dunk contest. You want to see all the big-name guys be in it.” – 10:49 PM
Jayson Tatum on Jaylen Brown being in dunk contest: “I think it’ll be great for him to anticipate in it. Kind of bring back that star power to the dunk contest. You want to see all the big-name guys be in it.” – 10:49 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Jayson Tatum on Lamar Stevens being traded to Memphis: “Losing a key guy to our team. Maybe he didn’t play as much, but his personality and how hard he worked, he was a great teammate and everybody loved Lamar. To wake up from my nap today and see he was traded was tough. The… – 10:48 PM
Jayson Tatum on Lamar Stevens being traded to Memphis: “Losing a key guy to our team. Maybe he didn’t play as much, but his personality and how hard he worked, he was a great teammate and everybody loved Lamar. To wake up from my nap today and see he was traded was tough. The… – 10:48 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Jayson Tatum: “He was a great teammate and everybody loved Lamar. … The locker room did feel empty today. He works extremely hard and we’re going to miss him.” – 10:48 PM
Jayson Tatum: “He was a great teammate and everybody loved Lamar. … The locker room did feel empty today. He works extremely hard and we’re going to miss him.” – 10:48 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
NEW:
Joe Mazzulla explains why Xavier Tillman defensive skills fit Boston’s need for tough, versatile big men
On @TheCelticsWire:
celticswire.usatoday.com/lists/nba-bost… – 10:43 PM
NEW:
Joe Mazzulla explains why Xavier Tillman defensive skills fit Boston’s need for tough, versatile big men
On @TheCelticsWire:
celticswire.usatoday.com/lists/nba-bost… – 10:43 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
NBA History
14 points
8 rebounds
8 assists
4 blocks
4 3’s
Vince Carter – 2005
James Harden – 2015
Luka Doncic – 2021
Cade Cunningham – 2022
AL HORFORD – Tonight
Al, 38 in June, is the only player over 30 on this list. – 10:40 PM
NBA History
14 points
8 rebounds
8 assists
4 blocks
4 3’s
Vince Carter – 2005
James Harden – 2015
Luka Doncic – 2021
Cade Cunningham – 2022
AL HORFORD – Tonight
Al, 38 in June, is the only player over 30 on this list. – 10:40 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Kristaps Porziņģis said he was celebrating so much after he hit a shot from the corner because he thought it was his first corner 3 of the season.
“I had one in OKC and I stepped on the line, and today again I stepped on the line. I was celebrating and I thought it was a 3 but… – 10:38 PM
Kristaps Porziņģis said he was celebrating so much after he hit a shot from the corner because he thought it was his first corner 3 of the season.
“I had one in OKC and I stepped on the line, and today again I stepped on the line. I was celebrating and I thought it was a 3 but… – 10:38 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Celtics Lab Trade Deadline special with @JackSimoneNBA over on YouTube
Sponsored by: @FDSportsbook
youtube.com/watch?v=QYiBr8… – 10:34 PM
Celtics Lab Trade Deadline special with @JackSimoneNBA over on YouTube
Sponsored by: @FDSportsbook
youtube.com/watch?v=QYiBr8… – 10:34 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
Al Horford on tying his season high with eight assists: “For me, there’s more joy when I’m able to find somebody to finish at the rim or hit a three. I enjoy that.” – 10:31 PM
Al Horford on tying his season high with eight assists: “For me, there’s more joy when I’m able to find somebody to finish at the rim or hit a three. I enjoy that.” – 10:31 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Derrick White 4 3’s in the 4th tonight.
NBA – MOST CLUTCH TIME 3’s
Steph Curry 26 (49%)
DERRICK WHITE 10 (50%)
Buddy Hield 9 (50%)
Tyrese Haliburton 9 (60%)
Jordan Clarkson 9 (47%)
Damian Lillard 9 (31%) – 10:28 PM
Derrick White 4 3’s in the 4th tonight.
NBA – MOST CLUTCH TIME 3’s
Steph Curry 26 (49%)
DERRICK WHITE 10 (50%)
Buddy Hield 9 (50%)
Tyrese Haliburton 9 (60%)
Jordan Clarkson 9 (47%)
Damian Lillard 9 (31%) – 10:28 PM
Jay King @ByJayKing
Kristaps Porzingis definitely did not shy away from discussing the Celtics’ desire to hunt Trae Young. When asked about their success at the rim, Porzingis said, “To be honest we were just kind of in the flow of the game. We tried to, of course, attack Trae a bit more, look for… – 10:26 PM
Kristaps Porzingis definitely did not shy away from discussing the Celtics’ desire to hunt Trae Young. When asked about their success at the rim, Porzingis said, “To be honest we were just kind of in the flow of the game. We tried to, of course, attack Trae a bit more, look for… – 10:26 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Al Horford on how Xavier Tillman can help this Celtics team: pic.twitter.com/udvmO1eFUz – 10:18 PM
Al Horford on how Xavier Tillman can help this Celtics team: pic.twitter.com/udvmO1eFUz – 10:18 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Al Horford on Xavier Tillman: “He’s a guy who’s played on good teams and knows how to play.” – 10:18 PM
Al Horford on Xavier Tillman: “He’s a guy who’s played on good teams and knows how to play.” – 10:18 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Kristaps Porziņģis on what Xavier Tillman should expect joining the Celtics: I think he’s gonna have his processor pretty working. Joe does a lot of things on the go and it’s like, ‘Boom.’ … It’s challenging as a player to see everything Joe sees. – 10:17 PM
Kristaps Porziņģis on what Xavier Tillman should expect joining the Celtics: I think he’s gonna have his processor pretty working. Joe does a lot of things on the go and it’s like, ‘Boom.’ … It’s challenging as a player to see everything Joe sees. – 10:17 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
KP was lights-out tonight and we pulled away for good during the 4Q nba.com/celtics/news/g… – 10:15 PM
KP was lights-out tonight and we pulled away for good during the 4Q nba.com/celtics/news/g… – 10:15 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Al Horford on his impact on the game tonight:
Just pass the pill, make a play. That’s what I try to do. pic.twitter.com/KAzi8OvOry – 10:12 PM
Al Horford on his impact on the game tonight:
Just pass the pill, make a play. That’s what I try to do. pic.twitter.com/KAzi8OvOry – 10:12 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
Another dominant performance from the 🦄
KP is tonight’s @Gatorade Player of the Game pic.twitter.com/COrJglKeYx – 10:00 PM
Another dominant performance from the 🦄
KP is tonight’s @Gatorade Player of the Game pic.twitter.com/COrJglKeYx – 10:00 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
On another level 😤
KP’s crazy jam is tonight’s @JetBlue Play of the Game pic.twitter.com/k9VWioXnbD – 9:53 PM
On another level 😤
KP’s crazy jam is tonight’s @JetBlue Play of the Game pic.twitter.com/k9VWioXnbD – 9:53 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Joe Mazzulla said it’s going to be important for Xavier Tillman to get up to speed with the #Celtics‘ defensive system. – 9:53 PM
Joe Mazzulla said it’s going to be important for Xavier Tillman to get up to speed with the #Celtics‘ defensive system. – 9:53 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Joe Mazzulla praised Lamar Stevens for his professionalism and that he and Stevens are both excited for the player’s opportunity in Memphis to play. – 9:52 PM
Joe Mazzulla praised Lamar Stevens for his professionalism and that he and Stevens are both excited for the player’s opportunity in Memphis to play. – 9:52 PM
A. Sherrod Blakely @ASherrodblakely
The Celtics didn’t play their best game against Atlanta, but when it mattered – the fourth quarter – they stepped up and did what good teams do and that’s pull away for the win. open.substack.com/pub/sherrod/p/… – 9:50 PM
The Celtics didn’t play their best game against Atlanta, but when it mattered – the fourth quarter – they stepped up and did what good teams do and that’s pull away for the win. open.substack.com/pub/sherrod/p/… – 9:50 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Celtics win, Cavs win.
Top of the East through February 7…. pic.twitter.com/bjd8aHifiQ – 9:45 PM
Celtics win, Cavs win.
Top of the East through February 7…. pic.twitter.com/bjd8aHifiQ – 9:45 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
Wednesday night done right
#DifferentHere pic.twitter.com/RGKCgUa8dr – 9:42 PM
Wednesday night done right
#DifferentHere pic.twitter.com/RGKCgUa8dr – 9:42 PM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
Hawks went 0-2 against the best two teams in the NBA Monday and tonight but, by and large, the basketball was good. – 9:40 PM
Hawks went 0-2 against the best two teams in the NBA Monday and tonight but, by and large, the basketball was good. – 9:40 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Celtics beat the Hawks 125-117 to get to 39-12 on the season. Porzingis poured in 31 points and the C’s defense held the Hawks to 50 points in the 2nd half. Next up are the Wizards on Friday. But first, trade deadline is tomorrow.
masslive.com/celtics/2024/0… – 9:40 PM
Celtics beat the Hawks 125-117 to get to 39-12 on the season. Porzingis poured in 31 points and the C’s defense held the Hawks to 50 points in the 2nd half. Next up are the Wizards on Friday. But first, trade deadline is tomorrow.
masslive.com/celtics/2024/0… – 9:40 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
31 points for Porzingis, who leads Boston to a 125-117 victory over Atlanta
Just the 5th time KP has scored 30+ in a Celtics uniform – 9:39 PM
31 points for Porzingis, who leads Boston to a 125-117 victory over Atlanta
Just the 5th time KP has scored 30+ in a Celtics uniform – 9:39 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Celtics starters tonight:
Horford — 14 PTS | 8 REB | 8 AST
Kristaps — 31 PTS | 2 BLK | 13-19 FG
White — 21 PTS | 6 REB | 7 AST
Tatum — 20 PTS | 9 REB | 7 AST
Brown — 15 PTS | 6 REB | 6 AST
Balanced. pic.twitter.com/9TGtJ1A0in – 9:39 PM
Celtics starters tonight:
Horford — 14 PTS | 8 REB | 8 AST
Kristaps — 31 PTS | 2 BLK | 13-19 FG
White — 21 PTS | 6 REB | 7 AST
Tatum — 20 PTS | 9 REB | 7 AST
Brown — 15 PTS | 6 REB | 6 AST
Balanced. pic.twitter.com/9TGtJ1A0in – 9:39 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Porzingis with the dagger 3 after the #Celtics allow an 8-0 #Hawks run to cut lead to 5. BOS 123, ATL 115 with 18.2 left. – 9:37 PM
Porzingis with the dagger 3 after the #Celtics allow an 8-0 #Hawks run to cut lead to 5. BOS 123, ATL 115 with 18.2 left. – 9:37 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Fifth time this season Kristaps Porzingis has put up 30-plus points. He’s up to 31 points now on 13-19 shooting. – 9:36 PM
Fifth time this season Kristaps Porzingis has put up 30-plus points. He’s up to 31 points now on 13-19 shooting. – 9:36 PM
Lauren L. Williams @WilliamsLaurenL
Porzingis dagger with 0.8 left on the shot clock. Forces the Hawks to take a timeout with 18.2 left to play in the game and the Celtics up 123-115 – 9:35 PM
Porzingis dagger with 0.8 left on the shot clock. Forces the Hawks to take a timeout with 18.2 left to play in the game and the Celtics up 123-115 – 9:35 PM
Lauren L. Williams @WilliamsLaurenL
Bogi just hit a 3 and wagged his finger at the Celtics bench lol. Hawks down 5 – 9:34 PM
Bogi just hit a 3 and wagged his finger at the Celtics bench lol. Hawks down 5 – 9:34 PM
Chris Forsberg @ChrisForsberg_
This guy thoroughly enjoying Derrick White outplaying Trae Young after the All-Star replacements announcement yesterday. pic.twitter.com/ZEW7cuwf50 – 9:31 PM
This guy thoroughly enjoying Derrick White outplaying Trae Young after the All-Star replacements announcement yesterday. pic.twitter.com/ZEW7cuwf50 – 9:31 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
Celtics never turned this into a blowout but no one is going to top the 35-minute mark, even with Holiday out.
They’ve definitely been more aware of limiting wear and tear this year. – 9:31 PM
Celtics never turned this into a blowout but no one is going to top the 35-minute mark, even with Holiday out.
They’ve definitely been more aware of limiting wear and tear this year. – 9:31 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
if saddiq bey scores another 5 points, brad stevens may have to trade a first for him – 9:29 PM
if saddiq bey scores another 5 points, brad stevens may have to trade a first for him – 9:29 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Wizards lose to the Cavs, 114-106. Up next is a back-to-back against the Celtics and Sixers.
Tune in to @team980. I’ll be on the postgame show with my guy @glennconsor. – 9:24 PM
Wizards lose to the Cavs, 114-106. Up next is a back-to-back against the Celtics and Sixers.
Tune in to @team980. I’ll be on the postgame show with my guy @glennconsor. – 9:24 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
why did it take the Celtics 75 years to do this pic.twitter.com/c2sKu4PFji – 9:23 PM
why did it take the Celtics 75 years to do this pic.twitter.com/c2sKu4PFji – 9:23 PM
Lauren L. Williams @WilliamsLaurenL
The Hawks could really use some scoring from Trae Young, who hasn’t made a field goal since 10:34 in the 2Q. He’s 6-20 overall from the floor.
The Celtics have been really aggressive with their defense on him and he’s had to contend with the Celtics’ size under the rim. – 9:22 PM
The Hawks could really use some scoring from Trae Young, who hasn’t made a field goal since 10:34 in the 2Q. He’s 6-20 overall from the floor.
The Celtics have been really aggressive with their defense on him and he’s had to contend with the Celtics’ size under the rim. – 9:22 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Wow, this is big. For the first time in my time covering this team, #Celtics fans get something for opposing missed FTs in the 4Q. They just got a free Big Mac after Bruno Fernando missed the first of two. #Hawks – 9:22 PM
Wow, this is big. For the first time in my time covering this team, #Celtics fans get something for opposing missed FTs in the 4Q. They just got a free Big Mac after Bruno Fernando missed the first of two. #Hawks – 9:22 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Derrick White with his third 3 in the last 3:16 and #Celtics build their largest lead of the game at 109-98 with 8:01 left. #Hawks – 9:20 PM
Derrick White with his third 3 in the last 3:16 and #Celtics build their largest lead of the game at 109-98 with 8:01 left. #Hawks – 9:20 PM
Lauren L. Williams @WilliamsLaurenL
8:01 to play, Hawks call timeout as Derrick White buries another 3 to give the Celtics their largest lead of the night. Hawks trail them 109-98 – 9:20 PM
8:01 to play, Hawks call timeout as Derrick White buries another 3 to give the Celtics their largest lead of the night. Hawks trail them 109-98 – 9:20 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Derrick White has 12 points on 4-5 3-point shooting in the 2nd half after a slow start. Up to 18 points, 5 rebounds & 7 assists on the night. – 9:20 PM
Derrick White has 12 points on 4-5 3-point shooting in the 2nd half after a slow start. Up to 18 points, 5 rebounds & 7 assists on the night. – 9:20 PM
Lauren L. Williams @WilliamsLaurenL
Trae Young with a behind the back to Jalen Johnson at the top of the key for 3 briefly cut the lead to 95-93 but the Hawks left Derrick wide open on the other end. Celtics push the lead back to 5 – 9:14 PM
Trae Young with a behind the back to Jalen Johnson at the top of the key for 3 briefly cut the lead to 95-93 but the Hawks left Derrick wide open on the other end. Celtics push the lead back to 5 – 9:14 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Hauser/Pritchard are 6/10 FG. Bench just keeps stacking up good games. – 9:13 PM
Hauser/Pritchard are 6/10 FG. Bench just keeps stacking up good games. – 9:13 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Celtics actually increased their lead by a point, but it just feels like they’ve missed a ton of opportunities to have put this away by now – 9:11 PM
Celtics actually increased their lead by a point, but it just feels like they’ve missed a ton of opportunities to have put this away by now – 9:11 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
The Celtics have the best 4th quarter +/- in the NBA
In the last 15 games, they’ve been +4.7 in 4th quarters – 9:08 PM
The Celtics have the best 4th quarter +/- in the NBA
In the last 15 games, they’ve been +4.7 in 4th quarters – 9:08 PM
Lauren L. Williams @WilliamsLaurenL
2:58, 3Q — Hawks call timeout down 89-85. They’ve kept this game hovering around 1 or 2 possessions but just cannot seem to get over the hump.
Shots have not been falling and have gone just 6-18 from the floor in 3Q. – 9:05 PM
2:58, 3Q — Hawks call timeout down 89-85. They’ve kept this game hovering around 1 or 2 possessions but just cannot seem to get over the hump.
Shots have not been falling and have gone just 6-18 from the floor in 3Q. – 9:05 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Feels like Al Horford’s been everywhere tonight. 14 points, 6 rebounds & 5 assists on 4-6 3-point shooting. It’s nuts he turns 38 later this year. – 9:00 PM
Feels like Al Horford’s been everywhere tonight. 14 points, 6 rebounds & 5 assists on 4-6 3-point shooting. It’s nuts he turns 38 later this year. – 9:00 PM
Kevin Chouinard @KLChouinard
Did you see Bey helping from the weakside corner before that Bogi 3? – 9:00 PM
Did you see Bey helping from the weakside corner before that Bogi 3? – 9:00 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
A Celtics fan just hit a 3-pointer to win a pair of round trip plane tickets… which means there is someone in the building wearing green capable of hitting a 3 other than Al Horford – 8:58 PM
A Celtics fan just hit a 3-pointer to win a pair of round trip plane tickets… which means there is someone in the building wearing green capable of hitting a 3 other than Al Horford – 8:58 PM
Atlanta Hawks PR @HawksPR
With his first three-pointer made tonight, Bogdan Bogdanovic has made at least one in 60 straight games, the second-longest active streak in the NBA and the second-longest streak in franchise history. – 8:57 PM
With his first three-pointer made tonight, Bogdan Bogdanovic has made at least one in 60 straight games, the second-longest active streak in the NBA and the second-longest streak in franchise history. – 8:57 PM
Lauren L. Williams @WilliamsLaurenL
Whew Bogi needed that 3… Cuts the Celtics lead to 82-81 with 6:50 to play in 3Q and forces the Celtics to take a timeout. – 8:56 PM
Whew Bogi needed that 3… Cuts the Celtics lead to 82-81 with 6:50 to play in 3Q and forces the Celtics to take a timeout. – 8:56 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
I suspect this will be another game where the Celtics will lock down defensively in the fourth and close the door accordingly
Until then, defense has been in short supply here for either team – 8:56 PM
I suspect this will be another game where the Celtics will lock down defensively in the fourth and close the door accordingly
Until then, defense has been in short supply here for either team – 8:56 PM
Lauren L. Williams @WilliamsLaurenL
Trae Young finds Onyeka Okngwu then Jalen Johnson for a pair of dunks but the Celtics are starting to pull away a little. They lead 82-76 – 8:54 PM
Trae Young finds Onyeka Okngwu then Jalen Johnson for a pair of dunks but the Celtics are starting to pull away a little. They lead 82-76 – 8:54 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
14 PTS
4 REB
3 AST
3 BLK
1 STL
Big Al balled out in the first half 💪🏽 pic.twitter.com/jX38VLKMz1 – 8:36 PM
14 PTS
4 REB
3 AST
3 BLK
1 STL
Big Al balled out in the first half 💪🏽 pic.twitter.com/jX38VLKMz1 – 8:36 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
The Celtics put up another 70 point half (71, actually) but allow 67 (18 for Saddiq Bey). Atlanta is 9-11 in the restricted area. Too easy for them – 8:36 PM
The Celtics put up another 70 point half (71, actually) but allow 67 (18 for Saddiq Bey). Atlanta is 9-11 in the restricted area. Too easy for them – 8:36 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
11 points for Horford in the second on 4-6 shooting (3-5 3p + the transition dunk). He also had THREE blocks, an assist, a steal, and 3 rebounds. – 8:36 PM
11 points for Horford in the second on 4-6 shooting (3-5 3p + the transition dunk). He also had THREE blocks, an assist, a steal, and 3 rebounds. – 8:36 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
New: The #Celtics made an important upgrade for their bench depth with the Xavier Tillman trade today. However, the move also creates an underrated benefit for the team this offseason. More: masslive.com/celtics/2024/0… – 8:35 PM
New: The #Celtics made an important upgrade for their bench depth with the Xavier Tillman trade today. However, the move also creates an underrated benefit for the team this offseason. More: masslive.com/celtics/2024/0… – 8:35 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Lotta points in that first half with the Celtics up 71-67 on the Hawks. Already 12 lead changes. C’s shot 30.4% from 3 but they still put up 71 in the half because they were 80.8% inside the arc. – 8:35 PM
Lotta points in that first half with the Celtics up 71-67 on the Hawks. Already 12 lead changes. C’s shot 30.4% from 3 but they still put up 71 in the half because they were 80.8% inside the arc. – 8:35 PM
Atlanta Hawks PR @HawksPR
Saddiq Bey poured in 18 points (7-10 FGM, 4-5 3FGM) in tonight’s first half, marking his highest scoring opening half since 1/11/23 (18 points vs. MIN). – 8:34 PM
Saddiq Bey poured in 18 points (7-10 FGM, 4-5 3FGM) in tonight’s first half, marking his highest scoring opening half since 1/11/23 (18 points vs. MIN). – 8:34 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
The Celtics put up another 70 point quarter (71, actually) but allow 67 (18 for Saddiq Bey). Atlanta is 9-11 in the restricted area. Too easy for them – 8:34 PM
The Celtics put up another 70 point quarter (71, actually) but allow 67 (18 for Saddiq Bey). Atlanta is 9-11 in the restricted area. Too easy for them – 8:34 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
47 combined 3-point attempts in the first half between the Celtics and Hawks Boston leads Atlanta 71-67 at halftime – 8:33 PM
47 combined 3-point attempts in the first half between the Celtics and Hawks Boston leads Atlanta 71-67 at halftime – 8:33 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
Celtics were 21 for 26 on two-pointers in that half, and it felt like it. It was a layup line. – 8:33 PM
Celtics were 21 for 26 on two-pointers in that half, and it felt like it. It was a layup line. – 8:33 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Saddiq Bey with 18 in the first half. His price may have gone up. #Celtics #Hawks – 8:33 PM
Saddiq Bey with 18 in the first half. His price may have gone up. #Celtics #Hawks – 8:33 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
A few bad defensive breakdowns in a row from Atlanta there. White got ahead of everyone after a made basket. They’re still scoring right with every C’s basket though. – 8:32 PM
A few bad defensive breakdowns in a row from Atlanta there. White got ahead of everyone after a made basket. They’re still scoring right with every C’s basket though. – 8:32 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Nice half for Jaylen Brown with 15 points on 7-10 shooting after struggling against the Lakers last time he played. Also 3 assists to 0 turnovers. – 8:29 PM
Nice half for Jaylen Brown with 15 points on 7-10 shooting after struggling against the Lakers last time he played. Also 3 assists to 0 turnovers. – 8:29 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Celtics at just 28% (5-18) from 3 to start…still have the lead 63-62. pic.twitter.com/3Ic9kzzOXM – 8:28 PM
Celtics at just 28% (5-18) from 3 to start…still have the lead 63-62. pic.twitter.com/3Ic9kzzOXM – 8:28 PM
Lauren L. Williams @WilliamsLaurenL
Saddiq Bey just got blocked, got his own rebound, made the layup then flexed on TD Garden… Just made a corner 3… that man is in “The Joker” mode. – 8:26 PM
Saddiq Bey just got blocked, got his own rebound, made the layup then flexed on TD Garden… Just made a corner 3… that man is in “The Joker” mode. – 8:26 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Al Horford with the steal and slam 💪
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/hFnOgkUwIu – 8:23 PM
Al Horford with the steal and slam 💪
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/hFnOgkUwIu – 8:23 PM
Chris Forsberg @ChrisForsberg_
Al turns on the jets. And an elite celebration from Derrick White. pic.twitter.com/uzYqV3rOBO – 8:19 PM
Al turns on the jets. And an elite celebration from Derrick White. pic.twitter.com/uzYqV3rOBO – 8:19 PM
Steve Bulpett @SteveBHoop
51-48 Celtics with 7:38 still left in the first half. Boston shooting 60.6 percent, Hawks 54.5 pct. … Defense optional. – 8:18 PM
51-48 Celtics with 7:38 still left in the first half. Boston shooting 60.6 percent, Hawks 54.5 pct. … Defense optional. – 8:18 PM
Lauren L. Williams @WilliamsLaurenL
7:38, 2Q — Hawks call timeout after Hauser knocks down a putback that puts the Celtics up 51-48.
Hawks have gotten burned on the last couple of possessions sending help and the Celtics have exploited those advantages, constantly finding the open man.
Celtics now 20-33 overall – 8:16 PM
7:38, 2Q — Hawks call timeout after Hauser knocks down a putback that puts the Celtics up 51-48.
Hawks have gotten burned on the last couple of possessions sending help and the Celtics have exploited those advantages, constantly finding the open man.
Celtics now 20-33 overall – 8:16 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Snyder playing Hunter extended minutes with three fouls, #Celtics need to make a concerted effort to go at him defensively, especially when he’s defending Tatum. #Hawks – 8:16 PM
Snyder playing Hunter extended minutes with three fouls, #Celtics need to make a concerted effort to go at him defensively, especially when he’s defending Tatum. #Hawks – 8:16 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Oshae Brissett has made some quiet strides as a passer since arriving in Boston. – 8:15 PM
Oshae Brissett has made some quiet strides as a passer since arriving in Boston. – 8:15 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
The Warriors went nearly six quarters (plus an overtime) without a made 3 from anybody other than Steph Curry. Dario Saric hits one to close the 1Q. It had been since the 3Q in Atlanta. Zero in Brooklyn. Warriors only scored 15 first quarter points tonight: 5/22 FG, 1/7 from 3. – 8:13 PM
The Warriors went nearly six quarters (plus an overtime) without a made 3 from anybody other than Steph Curry. Dario Saric hits one to close the 1Q. It had been since the 3Q in Atlanta. Zero in Brooklyn. Warriors only scored 15 first quarter points tonight: 5/22 FG, 1/7 from 3. – 8:13 PM
Lauren L. Williams @WilliamsLaurenL
Patty Mills and Bogdan Bogdanovic about to check back in – 8:13 PM
Patty Mills and Bogdan Bogdanovic about to check back in – 8:13 PM
Lauren L. Williams @WilliamsLaurenL
Another key for the Hawks that Snyder mentioned pregame was making quick decisions.
Other than those last couple of turnovers, the Hawks have looked a little more decisive tonight. – 8:12 PM
Another key for the Hawks that Snyder mentioned pregame was making quick decisions.
Other than those last couple of turnovers, the Hawks have looked a little more decisive tonight. – 8:12 PM
Lauren L. Williams @WilliamsLaurenL
Back-to-back turnovers from the Hawks to open 2Q and Al Horford gives the Celtics a 39-37 lead that sent TD Garden into a roar.
He just buried a 3. Celticson a 10-2 run. – 8:10 PM
Back-to-back turnovers from the Hawks to open 2Q and Al Horford gives the Celtics a 39-37 lead that sent TD Garden into a roar.
He just buried a 3. Celticson a 10-2 run. – 8:10 PM
Atlanta Hawks PR @HawksPR
With his second rebound tonight, Bruno Fernando has reached 500 in his career. – 8:08 PM
With his second rebound tonight, Bruno Fernando has reached 500 in his career. – 8:08 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Sam Hauser’s shot was a 3-pointer, not a 2. So it’s 37-35 Atlanta – 8:07 PM
Sam Hauser’s shot was a 3-pointer, not a 2. So it’s 37-35 Atlanta – 8:07 PM
Lauren L. Williams @WilliamsLaurenL
1Q: Hawks 37, Celtics 34
Hawks shot the ball well in the 1Q, knocked down 5-14 shots from distance while holding the Celtics to just 2-9 from deep. Before the game Quin Snyder said keeping Boston off the 3-pt line is key – 8:07 PM
1Q: Hawks 37, Celtics 34
Hawks shot the ball well in the 1Q, knocked down 5-14 shots from distance while holding the Celtics to just 2-9 from deep. Before the game Quin Snyder said keeping Boston off the 3-pt line is key – 8:07 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#Celtics trail #Hawks 37-35 after 1Q. Porzingis 10, Brown 8, Tatum 7; Young 11. Bey 10. – 8:07 PM
#Celtics trail #Hawks 37-35 after 1Q. Porzingis 10, Brown 8, Tatum 7; Young 11. Bey 10. – 8:07 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#Celtics trail #Hawks 37-34 after 1Q. Porzingis 10, Brown 8, Tatum 7; Young 11. Bey 10. – 8:07 PM
#Celtics trail #Hawks 37-34 after 1Q. Porzingis 10, Brown 8, Tatum 7; Young 11. Bey 10. – 8:07 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
The red-hot Hawks are giving the Celtics all they can handle on defense, but Boston’s scoring in bunches as well
ATL leads 37-34 after one – 8:06 PM
The red-hot Hawks are giving the Celtics all they can handle on defense, but Boston’s scoring in bunches as well
ATL leads 37-34 after one – 8:06 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
#celtics get their first three then the #Hawks hit their 5th. – 8:05 PM
#celtics get their first three then the #Hawks hit their 5th. – 8:05 PM
Lauren L. Williams @WilliamsLaurenL
De’Andre Hunter draws an offensive foul off Jayson Tatum and then commits an offensive foul of his own on Tatum… Hunter has 3 fouls and it’s still 1Q… – 8:04 PM
De’Andre Hunter draws an offensive foul off Jayson Tatum and then commits an offensive foul of his own on Tatum… Hunter has 3 fouls and it’s still 1Q… – 8:04 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Aggressive spurt from Tatum out of timeout, who really had to fight Hunter hedging an off-ball screen to score that baseline 2. #Celtics are 11/14 2PT. – 8:03 PM
Aggressive spurt from Tatum out of timeout, who really had to fight Hunter hedging an off-ball screen to score that baseline 2. #Celtics are 11/14 2PT. – 8:03 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Trae Young just banked in a 3. It’s been a whacky quarter. – 8:02 PM
Trae Young just banked in a 3. It’s been a whacky quarter. – 8:02 PM
Lauren L. Williams @WilliamsLaurenL
w/ 2:35 to play in 1Q, Bruno Fernando has now checked in – 8:01 PM
w/ 2:35 to play in 1Q, Bruno Fernando has now checked in – 8:01 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
The #Celtics‘ pressure on the rim early in this one is about as good as I’ve seen all season. Unfortunately, #Hawks are one of the teams you need to keep up in the 3PA race with. 10-6 ATL early in that department. – 7:57 PM
The #Celtics‘ pressure on the rim early in this one is about as good as I’ve seen all season. Unfortunately, #Hawks are one of the teams you need to keep up in the 3PA race with. 10-6 ATL early in that department. – 7:57 PM
Lauren L. Williams @WilliamsLaurenL
The amount of limbs the Celtics have on the floor with Porzingis, Kornet, Hauser, Brown and White is wreaking a little havoc.
Tatum just checked back in w/ 3:10 to play in 1Q… and yup, more limbs. – 7:57 PM
The amount of limbs the Celtics have on the floor with Porzingis, Kornet, Hauser, Brown and White is wreaking a little havoc.
Tatum just checked back in w/ 3:10 to play in 1Q… and yup, more limbs. – 7:57 PM
Lauren L. Williams @WilliamsLaurenL
Jalen Johnson and Trae Young return and Garrison Mathews check in. – 7:56 PM
Jalen Johnson and Trae Young return and Garrison Mathews check in. – 7:56 PM
Lauren L. Williams @WilliamsLaurenL
Saddiq Bey calls for the 3 after Bogi’s middie hit iron and the Hawks got the offensive board. He knocks it down but gets called for a take foul for tripping Luke Kornet while trying to get back to his feet after he got knocked down. – 7:55 PM
Saddiq Bey calls for the 3 after Bogi’s middie hit iron and the Hawks got the offensive board. He knocks it down but gets called for a take foul for tripping Luke Kornet while trying to get back to his feet after he got knocked down. – 7:55 PM
Atlanta Hawks PR @HawksPR
With his second field goal made tonight, Saddiq Bey hit 1,300 in his career. – 7:54 PM
With his second field goal made tonight, Saddiq Bey hit 1,300 in his career. – 7:54 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Porzingis and Luke are the two bigs in for the Celtics right now, the tallest possible 4-5 combo in the league pic.twitter.com/kHkzKbgT4C – 7:54 PM
Porzingis and Luke are the two bigs in for the Celtics right now, the tallest possible 4-5 combo in the league pic.twitter.com/kHkzKbgT4C – 7:54 PM
Lauren L. Williams @WilliamsLaurenL
Out of the timeout, De’Andre Hunter and Patty Mills check in – 7:50 PM
Out of the timeout, De’Andre Hunter and Patty Mills check in – 7:50 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Celtics pick up frontcourt depth in trade for Xavier Tillman Sr., at the price of a couple of second-round picks.
nbcsports.com/nba/news/celti… – 7:49 PM
Celtics pick up frontcourt depth in trade for Xavier Tillman Sr., at the price of a couple of second-round picks.
nbcsports.com/nba/news/celti… – 7:49 PM
Lauren L. Williams @WilliamsLaurenL
7:03, 1Q — Celtics call timeout after a jumper from Saddiq Bey puts the Hawks up 12-11. Bey has 7 pts in 4 minutes and 3-3 from the floor ad 1-1 from 3. – 7:48 PM
7:03, 1Q — Celtics call timeout after a jumper from Saddiq Bey puts the Hawks up 12-11. Bey has 7 pts in 4 minutes and 3-3 from the floor ad 1-1 from 3. – 7:48 PM
Souichi Terada @SouichiTerada
Healthy amount of Kristaps Porzingis in the post for the Celtics to start tonight. Early 4 points and he’s passed out of it a couple times without forcing it. – 7:45 PM
Healthy amount of Kristaps Porzingis in the post for the Celtics to start tonight. Early 4 points and he’s passed out of it a couple times without forcing it. – 7:45 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Lot of passing out of double teams for Porzingis early in this one, something the #Celtics are hoping to see more of as the season progresses. – 7:45 PM
Lot of passing out of double teams for Porzingis early in this one, something the #Celtics are hoping to see more of as the season progresses. – 7:45 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Will be interesting to see where things fall on the depth wing F. Obviously MassLive reported #Celtics might bring one in, but for now with Lamar Stevens out the door, Jordan Walsh is active in that role tonight. Know BOS prefers to see him keep developing, playing in Maine. – 7:41 PM
Will be interesting to see where things fall on the depth wing F. Obviously MassLive reported #Celtics might bring one in, but for now with Lamar Stevens out the door, Jordan Walsh is active in that role tonight. Know BOS prefers to see him keep developing, playing in Maine. – 7:41 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Broke down why the Celtics trading for Xavier Tillman is more than just an insurance policy in our @TheAthleticNBA NBA trade deadline live blog: theathletic.com/live-blogs/nba… – 7:37 PM
Broke down why the Celtics trading for Xavier Tillman is more than just an insurance policy in our @TheAthleticNBA NBA trade deadline live blog: theathletic.com/live-blogs/nba… – 7:37 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
The Jaylen Brown lookalike is in the building here at TD Garden – 7:33 PM
The Jaylen Brown lookalike is in the building here at TD Garden – 7:33 PM
A. Sherrod Blakely @ASherrodblakely
The Celtics, hosting Trae Young and the Atlants Hawks tonight. pic.twitter.com/DQvxeKHgR1 – 7:18 PM
The Celtics, hosting Trae Young and the Atlants Hawks tonight. pic.twitter.com/DQvxeKHgR1 – 7:18 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Hawks at Celtics – TD Garden – February 7, 2024 – Starters
Boston – White, Brown, Tatum, Horford, Porzingis
Atlanta – Trae Young, Bogdan Bogdanovic, Saddiq Bey, Jalen Johnson, Onyeka Okongwu
OUT – Boston: Holiday, Tillman Atlanta: Dejounte Murray, Clint Capela, Mouhamed Gueye pic.twitter.com/43tfNlWku3 – 7:02 PM
Hawks at Celtics – TD Garden – February 7, 2024 – Starters
Boston – White, Brown, Tatum, Horford, Porzingis
Atlanta – Trae Young, Bogdan Bogdanovic, Saddiq Bey, Jalen Johnson, Onyeka Okongwu
OUT – Boston: Holiday, Tillman Atlanta: Dejounte Murray, Clint Capela, Mouhamed Gueye pic.twitter.com/43tfNlWku3 – 7:02 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Still a 77 jersey and a few pairs of shoes hanging out at Lamar Stevens’ locker.
Payton Pritchard: “Lamar is a great teammate, great person, hard worker, a true pro. We valued everything he brought. Wish him much success.” – 6:54 PM
Still a 77 jersey and a few pairs of shoes hanging out at Lamar Stevens’ locker.
Payton Pritchard: “Lamar is a great teammate, great person, hard worker, a true pro. We valued everything he brought. Wish him much success.” – 6:54 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
Thank you for everything and good luck in your next chapter
pic.twitter.com/1Zy0o8lFZS – 6:52 PM
Thank you for everything and good luck in your next chapter
pic.twitter.com/1Zy0o8lFZS – 6:52 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Boston’s deal to acquire Xavier Tillman from Memphis is official, the Celtics announce pic.twitter.com/YlsA61eCAU – 6:51 PM
Boston’s deal to acquire Xavier Tillman from Memphis is official, the Celtics announce pic.twitter.com/YlsA61eCAU – 6:51 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
From @WilliamsLaurenL, #Hawks G Dejounte Murray is OUT tonight with lower back tightness. #Celtics – 6:47 PM
From @WilliamsLaurenL, #Hawks G Dejounte Murray is OUT tonight with lower back tightness. #Celtics – 6:47 PM
Memphis Grizzlies PR @GrizzliesPR
The @memgrizz today announced the team acquired Lamar Stevens and two future second round draft picks from the Boston Celtics for Xavier Tillman Sr. pic.twitter.com/Wlpia1twoC – 6:46 PM
The @memgrizz today announced the team acquired Lamar Stevens and two future second round draft picks from the Boston Celtics for Xavier Tillman Sr. pic.twitter.com/Wlpia1twoC – 6:46 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
Deuce helping dad in warmups. #Celtics. pic.twitter.com/Gmd3ZXzBSM – 6:29 PM
Deuce helping dad in warmups. #Celtics. pic.twitter.com/Gmd3ZXzBSM – 6:29 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Deuce Tatum and Jaylen Brown getting some shots up pregame pic.twitter.com/gYLtQFS1y3 – 6:15 PM
Deuce Tatum and Jaylen Brown getting some shots up pregame pic.twitter.com/gYLtQFS1y3 – 6:15 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
I keep going back to this Monday night ATO at Atlanta in the fourth quarter.
Clutch time. Small lineup. Kawhi starting the play.
Back screen for Kawhi? No
Post for Kawhi? No
Russ flash middle so he can find a Kawhi cut YES+1
Sublime offensive process pic.twitter.com/Wsi8Lffeje – 6:15 PM
I keep going back to this Monday night ATO at Atlanta in the fourth quarter.
Clutch time. Small lineup. Kawhi starting the play.
Back screen for Kawhi? No
Post for Kawhi? No
Russ flash middle so he can find a Kawhi cut YES+1
Sublime offensive process pic.twitter.com/Wsi8Lffeje – 6:15 PM
Lauren L. Williams @WilliamsLaurenL
Hawks coach Quin Snyder said that Dejounte Murray (lower back tightness) is a game time decision. He said Murray will warm up and then they’ll make a decision. – 6:05 PM
Hawks coach Quin Snyder said that Dejounte Murray (lower back tightness) is a game time decision. He said Murray will warm up and then they’ll make a decision. – 6:05 PM
Gery Woelfel @GeryWoelfel
As I noted a couple weeks ago, the Bucks are considering packaging Bobby Portis and Pat Connaughton in a trade for possibly Bruce Brown or Dejounte Murray. You can add Kyle Kuzma to the list. – 5:52 PM
As I noted a couple weeks ago, the Bucks are considering packaging Bobby Portis and Pat Connaughton in a trade for possibly Bruce Brown or Dejounte Murray. You can add Kyle Kuzma to the list. – 5:52 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Phil Pressey just dove into the seats trying to save a ball during some pick up with the other Celtics assistant coaches pic.twitter.com/IWAqz791Wh – 5:17 PM
Phil Pressey just dove into the seats trying to save a ball during some pick up with the other Celtics assistant coaches pic.twitter.com/IWAqz791Wh – 5:17 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Banton and Queta warming up here at TD Garden
Celtics host the Hawks at 7:30 tonight pic.twitter.com/Pf7KxDEGNW – 5:12 PM
Banton and Queta warming up here at TD Garden
Celtics host the Hawks at 7:30 tonight pic.twitter.com/Pf7KxDEGNW – 5:12 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Celtics have downgraded Jrue Holiday to out tonight against Hawks due to elbow sprain. – 4:58 PM
Celtics have downgraded Jrue Holiday to out tonight against Hawks due to elbow sprain. – 4:58 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
PBT’s Week 16 NBA Power Rankings: Clippers remain on top, Celtics second. Plenty of trade focused comments on teams this week.
nbcsports.com/nba/news/pbts-… – 4:42 PM
PBT’s Week 16 NBA Power Rankings: Clippers remain on top, Celtics second. Plenty of trade focused comments on teams this week.
nbcsports.com/nba/news/pbts-… – 4:42 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
The Celtics play the Heat in Miami at 2 ET this Sunday
@betonline_ag has some Super Bowl-NBA prop bets based on the game pic.twitter.com/MhkOO8qaT6 – 4:18 PM
The Celtics play the Heat in Miami at 2 ET this Sunday
@betonline_ag has some Super Bowl-NBA prop bets based on the game pic.twitter.com/MhkOO8qaT6 – 4:18 PM
Jay King @ByJayKing
The Celtics got Xavier Tillman. We recruited @dangercart, known Tillman believer, to come podcast about it.
Full episode here: patreon.com/posts/video-bo… – 4:04 PM
The Celtics got Xavier Tillman. We recruited @dangercart, known Tillman believer, to come podcast about it.
Full episode here: patreon.com/posts/video-bo… – 4:04 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
From 2018: Oshae Brissett finishing against Xavier Tillman in #Syracuse‘s March 2nd round stunner over #MichiganState. One of the great defensive grind-out basketball wins I’ve ever see. Now teammates. pic.twitter.com/HDrFL6FMqs – 4:03 PM
From 2018: Oshae Brissett finishing against Xavier Tillman in #Syracuse‘s March 2nd round stunner over #MichiganState. One of the great defensive grind-out basketball wins I’ve ever see. Now teammates. pic.twitter.com/HDrFL6FMqs – 4:03 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Lamar Stevens was great to cover. Had a handful of good conversations with him. Gave a great speech to a community event the team had around women empowerment recently. Didn’t get to play much, but helped win a game vs. ORL with a spot start at C, a new challenge. All the best. – 3:42 PM
Lamar Stevens was great to cover. Had a handful of good conversations with him. Gave a great speech to a community event the team had around women empowerment recently. Didn’t get to play much, but helped win a game vs. ORL with a spot start at C, a new challenge. All the best. – 3:42 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
ESPN story on the Celtics landing Grizzlies F/C Xavier Tillman for two second-round picks espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 3:36 PM
ESPN story on the Celtics landing Grizzlies F/C Xavier Tillman for two second-round picks espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 3:36 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Deleted Tweet on Stevens TPE – looks like Boston’s 2nd apron status also affects TPE allowance, so it’s just straight player for player on their end. – 3:33 PM
Deleted Tweet on Stevens TPE – looks like Boston’s 2nd apron status also affects TPE allowance, so it’s just straight player for player on their end. – 3:33 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
The Celtics are already upset about Xavier Tillman’s All-Star snub from his sixth man role next season. – 3:32 PM
The Celtics are already upset about Xavier Tillman’s All-Star snub from his sixth man role next season. – 3:32 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Obviously no Tillman tonight. Celtics are fully off tomorrow as well so earliest we’ll see him is Friday vs. DC. – 3:31 PM
Obviously no Tillman tonight. Celtics are fully off tomorrow as well so earliest we’ll see him is Friday vs. DC. – 3:31 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Trade analysis: Celtics acquire Xavier Tillman from Grizzlies for Lamar Stevens, picks bostonsportsjournal.com/2024/02/07/tra… – 3:30 PM
Trade analysis: Celtics acquire Xavier Tillman from Grizzlies for Lamar Stevens, picks bostonsportsjournal.com/2024/02/07/tra… – 3:30 PM
Chris Forsberg @ChrisForsberg_
146 players defending 10+ field goal attempts per game. Xavier Tillman ranks:
* 15th in DFG% at 44.1%
* 5th in FG% differential holding opponents 6% below expected (one spot ahead of Kristaps Porzingis)
Opponents shoot 12.9% below expected inside 6 feet vs X, per NBA tracking – 3:27 PM
146 players defending 10+ field goal attempts per game. Xavier Tillman ranks:
* 15th in DFG% at 44.1%
* 5th in FG% differential holding opponents 6% below expected (one spot ahead of Kristaps Porzingis)
Opponents shoot 12.9% below expected inside 6 feet vs X, per NBA tracking – 3:27 PM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Celtics to acquire Xavier Tillman from Grizzlies sportando.basketball/en/celtics-to-… – 3:25 PM
Celtics to acquire Xavier Tillman from Grizzlies sportando.basketball/en/celtics-to-… – 3:25 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
New: A league source tells MassLive that the Celtics are expected to stay active on the trade front after acquiring Xavier Tillman before tomorrow’s deadline. More: masslive.com/celtics/2024/0… – 3:24 PM
New: A league source tells MassLive that the Celtics are expected to stay active on the trade front after acquiring Xavier Tillman before tomorrow’s deadline. More: masslive.com/celtics/2024/0… – 3:24 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Heard this morning #Celtics were eyeing a small addition for two seconds, similar to Muscala a year ago. Tillman in many ways is the defense to Muscala’s offsnse…if you want to think of him that way. Emergency option. $1.9M. Biggest difference though is he’s an UFA this summer. – 3:18 PM
Heard this morning #Celtics were eyeing a small addition for two seconds, similar to Muscala a year ago. Tillman in many ways is the defense to Muscala’s offsnse…if you want to think of him that way. Emergency option. $1.9M. Biggest difference though is he’s an UFA this summer. – 3:18 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Looks like Tillman’s salary is just small enough, by about $4,000, to fit into Justin Jackson TPE and create a new one for $2M for Lamar Stevens. Exciting times. – 3:14 PM
Looks like Tillman’s salary is just small enough, by about $4,000, to fit into Justin Jackson TPE and create a new one for $2M for Lamar Stevens. Exciting times. – 3:14 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
#Celtics retain an open roster spot by trading Lamar Stevens. – 3:11 PM
#Celtics retain an open roster spot by trading Lamar Stevens. – 3:11 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Lamar Stevens is a good get for Memphis. That dude can really play, there just weren’t enough minutes for him with Boston – 3:11 PM
Lamar Stevens is a good get for Memphis. That dude can really play, there just weren’t enough minutes for him with Boston – 3:11 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
The Celtics are sending Lamar Stevens to the Grizzlies in the Tillman deal, sources tell ESPN. – 3:09 PM
The Celtics are sending Lamar Stevens to the Grizzlies in the Tillman deal, sources tell ESPN. – 3:09 PM
Jake Fischer @JakeLFischer
Lamar Stevens is heading to Memphis as part of the Xavier Tillman trade, according to league sources. – 3:06 PM
Lamar Stevens is heading to Memphis as part of the Xavier Tillman trade, according to league sources. – 3:06 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
According to a league source, the Celtics are likely to send a bench player back to the Grizzlies in the Tillman deal in order to keep an empty roster spot. – 3:06 PM
According to a league source, the Celtics are likely to send a bench player back to the Grizzlies in the Tillman deal in order to keep an empty roster spot. – 3:06 PM
Drew Hill @DrewHill_DM
Celtics fans are getting a family man and an NBA player not too cool to chaperone his kids on a field trip to the zoo.
dailymemphian.com/article/35074/ – 3:04 PM
Celtics fans are getting a family man and an NBA player not too cool to chaperone his kids on a field trip to the zoo.
dailymemphian.com/article/35074/ – 3:04 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
The Celtics don’t need to (they have an open roster spot) but wouldn’t surprise me if Celtics send out a player as part of the Xavier Tillman deal for salary matching purposes/to keep Grant Williams TPE intact. – 3:01 PM
The Celtics don’t need to (they have an open roster spot) but wouldn’t surprise me if Celtics send out a player as part of the Xavier Tillman deal for salary matching purposes/to keep Grant Williams TPE intact. – 3:01 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Boston just stole Xavier Tillman. Man, that was a great move by the Celtics – 3:00 PM
Boston just stole Xavier Tillman. Man, that was a great move by the Celtics – 3:00 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
The more I think about this the more confused I am about how Boston pulled this off.
You’re telling me no one wanted to give up three seconds for Xavier Tillman? That’s what Thomas Bryant got last year! Tillman has a real playoff track record! Such a steal for Boston. – 2:57 PM
The more I think about this the more confused I am about how Boston pulled this off.
You’re telling me no one wanted to give up three seconds for Xavier Tillman? That’s what Thomas Bryant got last year! Tillman has a real playoff track record! Such a steal for Boston. – 2:57 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Wrote about Xavier Tillman as a trade target for the Celtics yesterday at MassLive. You can check out the full column here which includes other names still in play: masslive.com/celtics/2024/0… pic.twitter.com/I4LSmomExM – 2:54 PM
Wrote about Xavier Tillman as a trade target for the Celtics yesterday at MassLive. You can check out the full column here which includes other names still in play: masslive.com/celtics/2024/0… pic.twitter.com/I4LSmomExM – 2:54 PM
Cameron Tabatabaie @CTabatabaie
Welcome to the Boston Celtics Xavier Tillman pic.twitter.com/RsQOvXjKhm – 2:53 PM
Welcome to the Boston Celtics Xavier Tillman pic.twitter.com/RsQOvXjKhm – 2:53 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Wait a second…
The Rockets gave up three second-round picks for Steven Adams, who’s out for the year.
The Celtics only gave up two for Xavier Tillman, who’s healthy and has a tiny cap figure.
What happened here, Houston? Was Adams just a future matching salary/vibes upgrade? – 2:52 PM
Wait a second…
The Rockets gave up three second-round picks for Steven Adams, who’s out for the year.
The Celtics only gave up two for Xavier Tillman, who’s healthy and has a tiny cap figure.
What happened here, Houston? Was Adams just a future matching salary/vibes upgrade? – 2:52 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Celtics trade for Grizzlies big man Xavier Tillman ahead of Thursday’s deadline, per report
cbssports.com/nba/news/celti… – 2:49 PM
Celtics trade for Grizzlies big man Xavier Tillman ahead of Thursday’s deadline, per report
cbssports.com/nba/news/celti… – 2:49 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
There are so few big men you can really trust defensively in the playoffs. Xavier Tillman is one of them. Boston got him for two seconds. Brad Stevens is really good at this. – 2:48 PM
There are so few big men you can really trust defensively in the playoffs. Xavier Tillman is one of them. Boston got him for two seconds. Brad Stevens is really good at this. – 2:48 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
New: The Celtics have started their dealing 24 hours before the trade deadline. The latest on the Xavier Tillman deal and what the Celtics can still do ahead of tomorrow afternoon’s deadline. masslive.com/celtics/2024/0… – 2:46 PM
New: The Celtics have started their dealing 24 hours before the trade deadline. The latest on the Xavier Tillman deal and what the Celtics can still do ahead of tomorrow afternoon’s deadline. masslive.com/celtics/2024/0… – 2:46 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
The Grizzlies are trading F/C Xavier Tillman to the Celtics for two second-round picks, per @wojespn. pic.twitter.com/Ik5pQW00Vz – 2:41 PM
The Grizzlies are trading F/C Xavier Tillman to the Celtics for two second-round picks, per @wojespn. pic.twitter.com/Ik5pQW00Vz – 2:41 PM
Jake Fischer @JakeLFischer
Boston had been the team most connected to Xavier Tillman, if he was unable to find an extension with Memphis. Two second-round picks is also going to be very relevant context for Chicago’s conversations around Andre Drummond. – 2:41 PM
Boston had been the team most connected to Xavier Tillman, if he was unable to find an extension with Memphis. Two second-round picks is also going to be very relevant context for Chicago’s conversations around Andre Drummond. – 2:41 PM
Jeff Goodman @GoodmanHoops
Love the pickup of Xavier Tillman for the Celtics.
Terrific, versatile defender who can give Boston solid minutes off the bench up front. – 2:36 PM
Love the pickup of Xavier Tillman for the Celtics.
Terrific, versatile defender who can give Boston solid minutes off the bench up front. – 2:36 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
The Memphis Grizzlies are trading F/C Xavier Tillman to the Boston Celtics for two second-round picks, sources tell ESPN. – 2:33 PM
The Memphis Grizzlies are trading F/C Xavier Tillman to the Boston Celtics for two second-round picks, sources tell ESPN. – 2:33 PM
Boston Celtics @celtics
Happy National Girls & Women in Sports Day
#NGWSD pic.twitter.com/NMs0nHQSSM – 2:30 PM
Happy National Girls & Women in Sports Day
#NGWSD pic.twitter.com/NMs0nHQSSM – 2:30 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Not devastated about Fontecchio. Tough to beat a DC 2nd & it seemed redundant with Hauser. Not sure if #Jazz stick with Knox, but if they move on & #Celtics have Dunn interest you could do a 2 for 1
That said, don’t think Dunn is a need or a likely acquisition; Olynyk too much $ – 2:17 PM
Not devastated about Fontecchio. Tough to beat a DC 2nd & it seemed redundant with Hauser. Not sure if #Jazz stick with Knox, but if they move on & #Celtics have Dunn interest you could do a 2 for 1
That said, don’t think Dunn is a need or a likely acquisition; Olynyk too much $ – 2:17 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
New: One potential Celtics trade target is off the board as Danny Ainge found a nice asset for Simone Fontecchio elsewhere masslive.com/celtics/2024/0… – 1:53 PM
New: One potential Celtics trade target is off the board as Danny Ainge found a nice asset for Simone Fontecchio elsewhere masslive.com/celtics/2024/0… – 1:53 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
This is not based on reporting. It’s pure speculation.
If the Lakers make a three firsts/three swaps trade this summer, I don’t think it’ll be for Donovan Mitchell. I think it’ll be for Trae Young.
Mitchell’s stock is a lot higher right now. The Knicks and Nets have way more to… – 1:35 PM
This is not based on reporting. It’s pure speculation.
If the Lakers make a three firsts/three swaps trade this summer, I don’t think it’ll be for Donovan Mitchell. I think it’ll be for Trae Young.
Mitchell’s stock is a lot higher right now. The Knicks and Nets have way more to… – 1:35 PM