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Al Horford wants to stay with the Boston Celtics

4 days ago | celticsblog.com | Mark Aboyoun

Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images Despite being in the midst of a playoff run, Al Horford has expressed his intentions to stay in Boston following the conclusion of the season. Horford, who turns 39 in June, signed a two-year, $19.5 million extension back in December of 2022, which secured him to Boston until this summer, where he will become an unrestricted free agent. According to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, Al Horford does not plan on retiring and would prefer to stay in Boston.
Three things to look for as the Celtics try to bounce back in Game 3

4 days ago | celticsblog.com | Trevor Hass

Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images If you had told me before the series that the Celtics would blow a 20-point lead at some point, I would have believed you, shrugged my shoulders and nodded my head. But if you had told me that it would happen in both Game 1 and Game 2 at TD Garden, and that Boston would be down 0-2 right now, my eyes would have bulged and I would have given you a double take.
The Boston Celtics can still win this series, but will they?

6 days ago | celticsblog.com | Jeff Clark

Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images The Boston Celtics are down two gut-punches to none in this second round series against the New York Knicks. In both games they led by 20 points and both times they couldn’t execute down the stretch. They aren’t done, this is a 7 game series. But they have reduced their margin of error significantly. On the optimistic side, I still feel in my heart of hearts that the Celtics are the better team.
In Game 2, Celtics don’t need Tatum the shooter -- they need Tatum the bully

1 week ago | celticsblog.com | Robby Fletcher

David Butler II-Imagn Images Jayson Tatum’s exceptional play across four regular season matchups was obviously a major storyline entering the Eastern Conference Semifinals. How could it not? In every matchup, Tatum exposed major flaws in New York’s defensive personnel, particularly in its reliance on Karl Anthony-Towns as a drop big that Tatum effortlessly exposed time and time again through his pull-up shooting and tight handle on the drive.
10 thoughts as Celtics-Knicks gets underway

1 week ago | celticsblog.com | Trevor Hass

Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images It felt inevitable that the Celtics and Knicks would meet at some point in the playoffs. Now, after much anticipation and buildup, the long-awaited matchup is finally here. This is the moment where everything really starts to heat up. It should be a heck of a series. Here are 10 thoughts as the action gets underway Monday night.
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.
Boston Celtics, New York Knicks regular season review

1 week ago | celticsblog.com | Mark Aboyoun

Photo by Elsa/Getty Images When the New York Knicks created their superteam this offseason, it was constructed to be a team that could compete with Boston. Now the two teams will square off in the Conference Semifinals. If the regular season has anything to do with how this series will turn out, it looks good for Boston. The first game was Opening Night when New York traveled to TD Garden for the first game of the regular season.
Celtics - Knicks series predictions from CelticsBlog staff

1 week ago | celticsblog.com | Jeff Clark

Photo by Elsa/Getty Images Staff predictions for the 2nd round series against the New York Knicks. Jeff ClarkThe Knicks have some great players and they absolutely have the talent to steal a game or two from the Celtics in this series - in particular if there’s shooting variance in any particular game. However, I’m going to call this shot now. Celtics will get the sweep.
Knicks fans held a championship parade in the streets of Manhattan ahead of their second-round matchup with the Celtics

1 week ago | celticsblog.com | Sam LaFrance

John Jones-Imagn Images Thursday’s Game 6 win in Detroit cemented the New York Knicks as the second-round opponent for your Boston Celtics. Along with the Knicks, who lost to the Celtics all four times they met this season, come the saddest people on the planet — their fans. I’m sure you’ve seen the videos. These people are so starved for any sort of success that they’ll hold a championship parade in the streets of Manhattan after winning a first-round playoff series.
Celtics fans would prefer to play the Knicks

1 week ago | celticsblog.com | Jeff Clark

Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Boston Celtics fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The Celtics took care of business in 5 games but we are waiting for the result of the Knicks - Pistons series to see who our opponent will be.