Eamon Cassels

New Hampshire

NBA Writer at Last Word On Sports

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3 Celtics Players Who Must Step Up After Jayson Tatum's Devastating Injury

2 days ago | lastwordonsports.com | Eamon Cassels

Late in Game 4 of the Boston Celtics-New York Knicks series, things went from bad to worse for the Celtics as Jayson Tatum went down with an injury. While there’s no official diagnosis yet, the fear is that it’s an Achilles injury, which could hold Tatum out next season. Needless to say, this is devastating news for Tatum, and everyone is wishing him a speedy recovery. The Celtics are currently down 3-1 in the series, and Tatum’s injury certainly makes things harder.
4 Adjustments the Celtics Must Make After Brutal Back-to-Back Losses

1 week ago | lastwordonsports.com | Eamon Cassels

Shockingly, the Boston Celtics are down 0-2 to the New York Knicks. Both games have seen the Celtics blow 20-point leads, becoming the first team to do so. During Game 2, their offense went ice cold down the stretch, giving up a 21-2 run and not hitting a field goal for eight minutes. In the fourth quarter of this series, the Celtics have scored just 33 points on 20 percent shooting from the field. The Celtics’ hopes of repeating as champions are now in jeopardy.
Jrue Holiday's Impact Evident in Return Game Despite Unfortunate Loss

1 week ago | lastwordonsports.com | Eamon Cassels

The Boston Celtics dropped Game 1 of their series against the New York Knicks. Boston was widely expected to dominate this series, however, they ended up losing 108-105 in overtime in a game where they missed the most threes (45) in playoff history. The Celtics also blew a 20-point lead. However, Jrue Holiday was one of the few bright spots for the Celtics. Notably, Holiday missed the final three games of the Celtics’ first-round series against the Orlando Magic with a hamstring injury.
Celtics Set to Expose Knicks Roster Flaws

1 week ago | lastwordonsports.com | Eamon Cassels

In the offseason, the New York Knicks were seen as the biggest threat to the defending champion Boston Celtics. They had put together a roster designed to stop the Celtics with two elite defenders in OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges. However, the Celtics were 4-0 against New York in the regular season, with only one game being decided by single digits and two games being 20-plus point blowouts. During these games, the Celtics highlighted some of the Knicks’ limitations.
Jayson Tatum Silences Concerns About Injury and False Playoff Narratives

2 weeks ago | lastwordonsports.com | Eamon Cassels

On Tuesday night, the Boston Celtics closed out their series with the Orlando Magic in a dominant 120-89 win. After missing Game 2 with a wrist injury, Jayson Tatum finished the series with an incredible three-game stretch. Tatum scored 35-plus points in three consecutive games. He averaged 31.3 points, 11.3 rebounds, and 5.3 assists for the series. Let’s dive into Tatum’s impressive play.
Kristaps Porziņģis Must Step Up for the Celtics

2 weeks ago | lastwordonsports.com | Eamon Cassels

The Boston Celtics are leading the Orlando Magic 2-1 in the first round of the NBA playoffs. However, Celtics big man Kristaps Porziņģis has notably struggled. This won’t change the outcome of the series, as barring something absurd happening, the Celtics will win, but for Boston to be at their best, Porziņģis must play better. Let’s dive into Porziņģis’ series so far. Kristaps Porziņģis Must Step Up for the CelticsHeading into the playoffs, Porziņģis was a clear X-Factor for the Celtics.
Bad Blood Brewing Between KCP and the Celtics

3 weeks ago | lastwordonsports.com | Eamon Cassels

The Boston Celtics currently lead the Orlando Magic 2-0 in the first round of the NBA playoffs. Two games into the series, and Magic wing Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has established himself as somewhat of a villain. KCP has been involved in two controversial plays, which have led to some pointed post-game quotes. Let’s dive into these plays and quotes. Bad Blood Brewing Between KCP and the CelticsIn Game 1, KCP received a flagrant foul after Jayson Tatum awkwardly landed on his wrist.
Players Predict Celtics to Win the Title and Hail Derrick White as Underrated

3 weeks ago | yardbarker.com | Eamon Cassels

The Athletic’s annual anonymous player survey offers insight into how players around the league truly feel. The survey asked 158 players a wide range of questions, including who’s the MVP, what team will win the title, who’s underrated/overrated, potential rule changes, and more. Notably, the Boston Celtics are heavy title favorites according to the players, and guard Derrick White is among the most underrated players. Let’s dive into the Celtics’ presence on this survey.
Insane Stat Highlights the Dominance of Mazzulla Ball

3 weeks ago | lastwordonsports.com | Eamon Cassels

As the famous saying goes, you either live by the three or die by the three. Under head coach Joe Mazzulla, the Boston Celtics have embodied this saying. After Boston’s Game 1 win over the Orlando Magic, Shane Young of Forbes noted that the Celtics are now an incredible 101-8 in the Mazzulla era when they shoot at least 40 percent from three. This translates to a 92.6 winning percentage. Notably in Sunday’s win over Orlando, the Celtics shot 43.2 percent from beyond the arc.
NBA Playoffs: 3 Reasons Why the Celtics Will Repeat as Champions

4 weeks ago | lastwordonsports.com | Eamon Cassels

With the NBA playoffs set to tip off this weekend, everyone is trying to predict this year’s champion. Last year, the Boston Celtics won the title dominantly. While they are slightly behind the Oklahoma City Thunder, according to betting odds, the reigning champs still should be considered the team to beat. Let’s explore why the Celtics are likely to win consecutive titles.