Bobby Manning

Boston, Madrid, Syracuse

Celtics Reporter at Boston Sports Journal

Host at Dome Theory Sports and Culture

Celtics & NBA Reporter @CelticsCLNS & @CLNSMedia. Podcasting @TheGardenReport & @DOMETHEORY. Contribute @BostonSportsBSJ @CelticsBlog. [email protected]

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Articles

How Luke Kornet Gave Championship Celtics a New Element for Repeat Run

1 week ago | clnsmedia.com | Bobby Manning

NEW YORK — Luke Kornet walked onto the floor at Madison Square Garden and requested Billy Joel as he worked out on the opposite side from Sam Hauser and Payton Pritchard. A sparse showing at a late-season shootaround allowed him to shoot his threes, work into hook shots before practicing contact and rebounding with Celtics assistant Amile Jefferson.
Can Celtics-Knicks match the intrigue of the Magic first round playoff series?

1 week ago | celticsblog.com | Bobby Manning

John Jones-Imagn Images There will be many differences between the Celtics’ first and second round series against the Magic and Knicks. The games will turn from rock fights to shootouts, shift from near nightly scuffles toward few tensions and travel between the two cities will be reduced. That last factor will become the most interesting. The two most rambunctious bases in the league alongside Lakers fans will create a unique atmosphere starting on Monday.
Celtics-Magic was more fun than expected. Can the Knicks match that energy?

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Bobby Manning

There will be many differences between the Celtics’ first and second round series against the Magic and Knicks. The games will turn from rock fights to shootouts, shift from near nightly scuffles toward few tensions and travel between the two cities will be reduced. That last factor will become the most interesting. The two most rambunctious bases in the league alongside Lakers fans will create a unique atmosphere starting on Monday.
Jaylen Brown Says Knee Trending Toward 100 Percent

1 week ago | basketball.realgm.com | Bobby Manning

Boston Celtics wing Jaylen Brown met with the media on Saturday ahead of the team's second-round series against the New York Knicks. A topic of discussion was Brown's health, after he was questionable for each game of the Celtics first-round series against the Orlando Magic. Brown gave a positive update in terms of where his knee is at ahead of the second-round series. "I'm trending toward 100%", Brown said about the bone bruise in his right knee.
Jaylen Brown Says Knee Is Trending Toward 100 perc

1 week ago | basketball.realgm.com | Bobby Manning

Boston Celtics wing Jaylen Brown met with the media on Saturday ahead of the team's second-round series against the New York Knicks. A topic of discussion was Brown's health, after he was questionable for each game of the Celtics first-round series against the Orlando Magic. Brown gave a positive update in terms of where his knee is at ahead of the second-round series. "I'm trending toward 100%", Brown said about the bone bruise in his right knee.
Boston Sports Journal

1 week ago | bostonsportsjournal.com | Bobby Manning
Celtics Draw Knicks Stressing That Regular Season Sweep Doesn't Matter

1 week ago | clnsmedia.com | Bobby Manning

Jalen Brunson shook Ausar Thompson in the final seconds of a tie game in Detroit, nailing a step-back three and stealing back a lead they squandered before the Pistons built a seven-point edge late in Game 6 on Thursday. It capped a series where Brunson averaged 31.5 points per game while clearly playing through pain.
The Celtics survived Jrue Holiday’s absence - and Payton Pritchard was a big reason why

2 weeks ago | celticsblog.com | Noa Dalzell |Bobby Manning

Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images BOSTON — At a March shootaround in Miami earlier this season, Payton Pritchard emphasized the pride he’s taken in his defensive growth: the backup point guard told CelticsBlog he aspired to become one of the Celtics’ top defenders. “I want to be that guy,” he said, explaining that he relishes the moments when opposing stars target him.
Why Jamahl Mosley Saw Some Jrue Holiday in Payton Pritchard

2 weeks ago | clnsmedia.com | Bobby Manning

BOSTON — Payton Pritchard came up unprompted as Jamahl Mosley spoke about the impact Jrue Holiday’s absence had on the Magic’s preparation over the past three games. What came as some relief diminished when Orlando saw the way Pritchard defended. “(Holiday) blows up all the things you’re trying to run offensively,” Mosley said. “He finds different ways, and the great part, talk about the coaching battle, it’s just been Payton Pritchard who’s stepped into that role now.
The Celtics survived Jrue Holiday’s absence - and Payton Pritchard was a big reason why

2 weeks ago | celticsblog.com | Noa Dalzell |Bobby Manning

Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images BOSTON — At a March shootaround in Miami earlier this season, Payton Pritchard emphasized the pride he’s taken in his defensive growth: the backup point guard told CelticsBlog he aspired to become one of the Celtics’ top defenders. “I want to be that guy,” he said, explaining that he relishes the moments where opposing stars target him.