Justin Leger

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Live updates: Celtics, Magic face off in Game 2 at TD Garden

1 day ago | nbcsportsboston.com | Justin Leger |Nick Goss |Chris Forsberg |Darren Hartwell

BOSTON -- The Boston Celtics will look to pick up where they left off with another convincing win over the Orlando Magic on Wednesday at TD Garden. They may have to play Game 2 of the first-round series without their superstar. Jayson Tatum is officially listed as doubtful to play due to the wrist injury he suffered in the fourth quarter of Game 1. That means Boston will again have to lean on its supporting cast in Wednesday's matchup.
Celtics host Magic for Game 1 at TD Garden

4 days ago | nbcboston.com | Justin Leger |Nick Goss |Darren Hartwell |Chris Forsberg

BOSTON -- The Boston Celtics and Orlando Magic are set to begin their first-round playoff series Easter Sunday at TD Garden. Boston, the reigning NBA champion, enters Game 1 as the overwhelming favorite against an Orlando team that hasn't advanced past the first round since 2010. That was the last time these two franchises met in the postseason, with the C's winning in six games before falling to the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Finals.
Passing on Abdul Carter due to character concerns would 'be idiotic'

1 week ago | nbcboston.com | Justin Leger

If Abdul Carter falls to the New England Patriots at No. 4 overall in the 2025 NFL Draft, it will be difficult for Mike Vrabel and Co. to pass on the opportunity to add a premier talent to their defense. But would recent speculation about the Penn State edge rusher's character concerns give them pause? Judging by Vrabel's comments during Tuesday's pre-draft press conference, the Patriots won't rule out drafting Carter even if those concerns are valid.
Every Patriots first-round pick in their last 10 NFL drafts

1 week ago | nbcboston.com | Justin Leger

The New England Patriots will look to expedite their rebuild by nailing their first-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. They'll have a top-five pick for the second consecutive season, this time selecting at No. 4 overall. Recent drafts have been rough for the Patriots, but they seem to have hit on their first-round picks over the last two years with quarterback Drake Maye and cornerback Christian Gonzalez blossoming into franchise cornerstones.
Revisiting when Scottie Pippen was almost traded to Celtics

1 week ago | nbcsportsboston.com | Justin Leger

In 1997, the Rick Pitino-led Boston Celtics nearly made a franchise-altering deal with the dynastic Chicago Bulls. Boston finished the 1996-97 season with only 15 wins, the fewest in team history. On the bright side, the Celtics' terrible record gave them great odds of securing the No. 1 pick in the 1997 NBA Draft and selecting Wake Forest star Tim Duncan.
Why you shouldn't panic about Triston Casas' slow start

1 week ago | nbcboston.com | Justin Leger

Outside of their three-game sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals, the Boston Red Sox' offense has been virtually non-existent so far this season. Multiple players are worthy of blame. Rafael Devers still hasn't looked like himself since his historically bad start, 2024 All-Star MVP Jarren Duran has a .581 OPS, and Boston has gotten next to zero production from the catcher spot between Connor Wong, Carlos Narvaez, and Blake Sabol. The biggest culprit, though? That would be Triston Casas.
A look back at when Scottie Pippen was almost a Celtic

1 week ago | nbcboston.com | Justin Leger

In 1997, the Rick Pitino-led Boston Celtics nearly made a franchise-altering deal with the dynastic Chicago Bulls. Boston finished the 1996-97 season with only 15 wins, the fewest in team history. On the bright side, the Celtics' terrible record gave them great odds of securing the No. 1 pick in the 1997 NBA Draft and selecting Wake Forest star Tim Duncan. Despite having a 27.5 percent chance of picking first overall, the C's ended up with the No. 3 and 6 picks.
Sun select Aneesah Morrow, Saniya Rivers in first round of 2025 draft

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Justin Leger

Sun select Aneesah Morrow, Saniya Rivers in first round of 2025 draft originally appeared on NBC Sports BostonThe Connecticut Sun’s rebuild continued Monday in the 2025 WNBA Draft. Connecticut owned the seventh and eighth overall picks in the first round. With the No. 7 pick, they selected forward Aneesah Morrow out of LSU. Morrow notched 18.7 points and an NCAA Division I-leading 13.5 rebounds per game last season.
How this year's Celtics compared to 2024 championship squad

1 week ago | nbcboston.com | Justin Leger

The 2023-24 Boston Celtics steamrolled their opponents en route to Banner 18, cruising to the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference and posting a 16-3 record in the playoffs. While they've remained one of the NBA's top teams during their title defense, the road to a repeat won't be a cakewalk. Unlike their predecessors, the 2024-25 Celtics weren't the most dominant team in the league, or even their own conference.
‘Celtics City' beyond the episode: Reggie Lewis and a dark time in C's history

1 week ago | sports.yahoo.com | Justin Leger

‘Celtics City' beyond the episode: Reggie Lewis and a dark time in C's history originally appeared on NBC Sports BostonEpisode 7 of Max’s Celtics City docuseries, titled “Not Again,” spotlighted a dark era in the franchise’s storied history. AdvertisementOnly seven years after Len Bias’ tragic death, the Celtics experienced another devastating loss. In July 1993, Reggie Lewis suffered sudden cardiac death at age 27 while working out in preparation for the 1993-94 NBA season.